Patents by Inventor Frank J. LoRusso

Frank J. LoRusso 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).

  • Apparatuses and methods for transcleral cautery and subretinal drainage
    Patent number: 7842057
    Abstract: Apparatuses for transcleral cautery and subretinal drainage are provided. One such embodiment includes a barrel section, a needle section extending from the barrel section, and a scleral depressor section at least partially surrounding an intermediate portion of the needle section. A cautery section may also be defined between the scleral depressor section and the distal end of the needle section. Methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Frank J. LoRusso
  • Apparatuses and methods for transcleral cautery and subretinal drainage
    Patent number: 7122042
    Abstract: Apparatuses for transcleral cautery and subretinal drainage are provided. One such embodiment includes a barrel section, a needle section extending from the barrel section, and a scleral depressor section at least partially surrounding an intermediate portion of the needle section. A cautery section may also be defined between the scleral depressor section and the distal end of the needle section. Methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Frank J. LoRusso
  • Apparatuses and methods for transcleral cautery and subretinal drainage
    Publication number: 20020133184
    Abstract: Apparatuses for transcleral cautery and subretinal drainage are provided. One such embodiment includes a barrel section, a needle section extending from the barrel section, and a scleral depressor section at least partially surrounding an intermediate portion of the needle section. A cautery section may also be defined between the scleral depressor section and the distal end of the needle section. Methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Frank J. LoRusso