Patents by Inventor Frank M. Polack

Frank M. Polack 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).

  • Intraocular lens with integrated means of fixation
    Patent number: 5405385
    Abstract: An intraocular lens has an optic body with at least a posterior surface defining a roughness portion disposed close to the periphery of the optic body wherein the roughness portion further defines an attachment configuration specified by parameters falling within certain specific ranges determined statistically using a profilometer. The parameters measure on the order of micrometers. The attachment configuration holds the lens in place without the use of spiral shaped fibrous arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Clemson University
    Inventors: Gunther Heimke, Andreas F. Von Recum, Frank M. Polack