Patents by Inventor Erik L. Nylen

Erik L. Nylen 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).

  • Ophthalmologic surgery simulation device
    Patent number: 7896653
    Abstract: An ophthalmologic surgery simulation device is provided for realistic practice and training of ophthalmologic surgical procedures and techniques. The device includes a base, a stand extending upwardly from the base, a cup pivotally mounted on the stand, and a facial mask. A practice eye is retained in the cup by suction. The position of the cup relative to the eye sockets in the mask is adjustable, in a preferred embodiment. The cup and the eye are pivotal about at least two axes during surgical practice. The device can also be used for practicing other procedures on the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Erik L. Nylen
  • OPHTHALMOLOGIC SURGERY SIMULATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090111081
    Abstract: An ophthalmologic surgery simulation device is provided for realistic practice and training of ophthalmologic surgical procedures and techniques. The device includes a base, a stand extending upwardly from the base, a cup pivotally mounted on the stand, and a facial mask. A practice eye is retained in the cup by suction. The position of the cup relative to the eye sockets in the mask is adjustable, in a preferred embodiment. The cup and the eye are pivotal about at least two axes during surgical practice. The device can also be used for practicing other procedures on the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: ERIK L. NYLEN