Patents by Inventor Emmett T. Cunningham

Emmett T. Cunningham 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).

  • Subconjunctival conformer device and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9370444
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for use in an eye with elevated intraocular pressure or glaucoma, the device comprising a subconjunctival conformer shaped to conform to the eye wall and a fluid director that directs or facilitates the flow of intraocular fluid out of the eye and into the subconjunctival or retrobulbar space. The present invention also provides a method of lowering intraocular pressure using the device of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Emmett T. Cunningham, Jr.
  • Glaucoma drainage device and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8915877
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides an implant device for use in an eye with elevated intraocular pressure or glaucoma. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for lowering intraocular pressure and/or treating a condition associated with elevated intraocular pressure using the implant device of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Emmett T. Cunningham, Jr.
  • SUBCONJUNCTIVAL CONFORMER DEVICE AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120089072
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for use in an eye with elevated intraocular pressure or glaucoma, the device comprising a subconjunctival conformer shaped to conform to the eye wall and a fluid director that directs or facilitates the flow of intraocular fluid out of the eye and into the subconjunctival or retrobulbar space. The present invention also provides a method of lowering intraocular pressure using the device of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: Emmett T. CUNNINGHAM, JR.
  • GLAUCOMA DRAINAGE DEVICE AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120089073
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides an implant device for use in an eye with elevated intraocular pressure or glaucoma. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for lowering intraocular pressure and/or treating a condition associated with elevated intraocular pressure using the implant device of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: Emmett T. Cunningham, JR.
  • Drug delivery device and syringe for filling the same
    Publication number: 20040230183
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of drug delivery devices. More particularly, the invention relates to implantable, refillable drug delivery devices which provide for drug delivery over sustained time periods. The present invention has particular application for ophthalmic drug delivery applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Wisam Breegi, Pericles Calias, Anthony P. Adamis, David Shima, Emmett T. Cunningham