Patents by Inventor Edward P. Geraghty
Edward P. Geraghty has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10335316Abstract: This apparatus treats the lens capsule so as to increase accommodation of the eye. The treatment of the lens capsule may comprise treating a portion of the lens capsule so as to stiffen the treated portion and improve accommodation of the eye. The intermediate portion of the lens capsule may be located between an optically used central portion of the lens capsule and a peripheral portion of the lens capsule connected to zonules of the eye. The stiffened intermediate portion of the lens capsule can improve coupling of the peripheral portion of the lens capsule to the central portion of the lens capsule, such that an amount of accommodation of the optically used central portion of the lens is increased. As the force of the lens capsule to a lens disposed within the lens capsule is increased, the lens may comprise the natural lens of the eye or an artificial lens such as an accommodative IOL.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Zsolt Bor, Daniel G. Brady, Edward P. Geraghty, Carina R. Reisin, Douglas S. Cali
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Publication number: 20180280134Abstract: An intraocular lens for providing a range of accommodative vision, an extended depth of focus, or enhanced performance through the asymmetric transfer of ocular forces to the lens. The intraocular lens contains an optic and a haptic. The shape and/or material of the haptic results in the transmission of ocular forces to particular regions in the optic. Greater forces applied to particular regions result in deformation of that region and increased power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Daniel G. Brady, Scott J. Catlin, Edward P. Geraghty, Huawei Zhao
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Patent number: 9987125Abstract: An intraocular lens for providing a range of accommodative vision, an extended depth of focus, or enhanced performance through the asymmetric transfer of ocular forces to the lens. The intraocular lens contains an optic and a haptic. The shape and/or material of the haptic results in the transmission of ocular forces to particular regions in the optic. Greater forces applied to particular regions result in deformation of that region and increased power.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Daniel G. Brady, Scott J. Catlin, Edward P. Geraghty, Huawei Zhao
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Publication number: 20170333255Abstract: This apparatus treats the lens capsule so as to increase accommodation of the eye. The treatment of the lens capsule may comprise treating a portion of the lens capsule so as to stiffen the treated portion and improve accommodation of the eye. The intermediate portion of the lens capsule may be located between an optically used central portion of the lens capsule and a peripheral portion of the lens capsule connected to zonules of the eye. The stiffened intermediate portion of the lens capsule can improve coupling of the peripheral portion of the lens capsule to the central portion of the lens capsule, such that an amount of accommodation of the optically used central portion of the lens is increased. As the force of the lens capsule to a lens disposed within the lens capsule is increased, the lens may comprise the natural lens of the eye or an artificial lens such as an accommodative IOL.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Zsolt Bor, Daniel G. Brady, Edward P. Geraghty, Carina R. Reisin, Douglas S. Cali
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Patent number: 9724240Abstract: This apparatus treats the lens capsule so as to increase accommodation of the eye. The treatment of the lens capsule may comprise treating a portion of the lens capsule so as to stiffen the treated portion and improve accommodation of the eye. The intermediate portion of the lens capsule may be located between an optically used central portion of the lens capsule and a peripheral portion of the lens capsule connected to zonules of the eye. The stiffened intermediate portion of the lens capsule can improve coupling of the peripheral portion of the lens capsule to the central portion of the lens capsule, such that an amount of accommodation of the optically used central portion of the lens is increased. As the force of the lens capsule to a lens disposed within the lens capsule is increased, the lens may comprise the natural lens of the eye or an artificial lens such as an accommodative IOL.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Zsolt Bor, Daniel G. Brady, Edward P. Geraghty, Carina R. Reisin, Douglas S. Cali
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Publication number: 20170000601Abstract: A support is coupled to the lens capsule to increase accommodation. The support may be adjustable, such that patient refraction and accommodation can be adjusted following surgery. The support may comprise rigidity sufficient to decrease radial movement of the intermediate portion of the lens capsule. The support can be placed on the intermediate portion to decrease radial movement of the intermediate portion of the lens capsule and increase radial stretching of an outer portion of the lens capsule extending between the zonules and the intermediate portion coupled to the support, such that the amount of accommodation of the eye is increased. The support may comprise a biocompatible material capable of stable coupling to the lens capsule following implantation, such that the far vision refraction and accommodation of the eye can be stable following surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Daniel G. Brady, Zsolt Bor, Edward P. Geraghty, Brooke C. Basinger, Carina R. Reisin, Douglas S. Cali
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Publication number: 20160184136Abstract: This apparatus treats the lens capsule so as to increase accommodation of the eye. The treatment of the lens capsule may comprise treating a portion of the lens capsule so as to stiffen the treated portion and improve accommodation of the eye. The intermediate portion of the lens capsule may be located between an optically used central portion of the lens capsule and a peripheral portion of the lens capsule connected to zonules of the eye. The stiffened intermediate portion of the lens capsule can improve coupling of the peripheral portion of the lens capsule to the central portion of the lens capsule, such that an amount of accommodation of the optically used central portion of the lens is increased. As the force of the lens capsule to a lens disposed within the lens capsule is increased, the lens may comprise the natural lens of the eye or an artificial lens such as an accommodative IOL.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Zsolt Bor, Daniel G. Brady, Edward P. Geraghty, Carina R. Reisin, Douglas S. Cali
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Publication number: 20150320548Abstract: An intraocular lens for providing a range of accommodative vision, an extended depth of focus, or enhanced performance through the asymmetric transfer of ocular forces to the lens. The intraocular lens contains an optic and a haptic. The shape and/or material of the haptic results in the transmission of ocular forces to particular regions in the optic. Greater forces applied to particular regions result in deformation of that region and increased power.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: ABBOTT MEDICAL OPTICS INC.Inventors: Daniel G. Brady, Scott J. Catlin, Edward P. Geraghty, Huawei Zhao
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Patent number: 9039760Abstract: An intraocular lens is disclosed with an optic that changes shape in response to forces exerted by the zonules of the eye. A haptic with an inner and outer ring couples the optic to the capsular bag of the eye. The haptic stresses the optic when the intraocular lens is in a natural state such that the internal stress is present throughout the accommodation range in order to prevent ripples and/or waves in the optic.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Daniel G. Brady, Randall L. Woods, Timothy R. Bumbalough, Edward P. Geraghty
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Patent number: 8465544Abstract: An intraocular lens for implantation in a capsular bag of an eye includes an optic disposed about an optical axis and a haptic including a protruding portion disposed inside the optic. The optic has an anterior face and an opposing posterior face that are configured to provide a lens power. In response to an ocular force of the eye, the haptic transmits a force that alters one or more of a shape of the optic and an axial thickness of the optic. The protruding portion of the haptic has a refractive index that is equal to a refraction index of the optic for at least one a wavelength within the visible spectrum.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Daniel G Brady, Tuyet H Nguyen, Hendrik A Weeber, Douglas S Cali, Timothy R Bumbalough, Edward P Geraghty
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Publication number: 20120016473Abstract: An intraocular lens for implantation in a capsular bag of an eye includes an optic disposed about an optical axis and a haptic including a protruding portion disposed inside the optic. The optic has an anterior face and an opposing posterior face that are configured to provide a lens power. In response to an ocular force of the eye, the haptic transmits a force that alters one or more of a shape of the optic and an axial thickness of the optic. The protruding portion of the haptic has a refractive index that is equal to a refraction index of the optic for at least one a wavelength within the visible spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Daniel G. Brady, Tuyet Hoc Nguyen, Hendrik A. Weeber, Douglas S. Cali, Timothy R. Bumbalough, Edward P. Geraghty
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Publication number: 20080161914Abstract: An intraocular lens is disclosed, with an optic that changes shape in response to a deforming force exerted by the zonules of the eye. A haptic supports the optic around its equator and couples the optic to the capsular bag of the eye. The haptic may be pre-stressed before the optic is placed within it. After such placement, the pre-stress may be relieved, and the haptic may produce stress in the optic. The pre-stress may produce a radial tension or a radial compression in the optic. Alternatively, once the optic is placed within the haptic, both may undergo a process that changes the size and/or shape of one with respect to the other, causing a stress within the optic. This process may produce a radial tension or a radial compression in the optic. The haptic may include an annular ring having outer and inner diameters that may depend on the stiffness of the haptic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel G. Brady, Randall L. Woods, Timothy R. Bumbalough, Edward P. Geraghty