Patents by Inventor Gary GANIBAN

Gary GANIBAN 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).

  • Devices and methods to provide hands free scleral depression during ophthalmic procedures
    Patent number: 11266395
    Abstract: The devices and methods of the present invention provide a means to depress the sclera in such a fashion as to provide single point, multiple point, semicircular or 360° circumferential scleral tissue depression without the need for manual manipulation of the scleral depressor. The device comprises a shaped depressor for insertion between the sclera and the orbit of the eye and a holding means for positioning the depressor. In some embodiments the device can be integrated with a speculum. Use of the device eliminates the need to have a second person manipulate the depressor during the procedure and directly enables bimanual surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Ganihand, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Ganiban, Michael W. Calhoun
  • DEVICES AND METHODS TO PROVIDE HANDS FREE SCLERAL DEPRESSION DURING OPHTHALMIC PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20150359529
    Abstract: The devices and methods of the present invention provide a means to depress the sclera in such a fashion as to provide single point, multiple point, semicircular or 360° circumferential scleral tissue depression without the need for manual manipulation of the scleral depressor. The device comprises a shaped depressor for insertion between the sclera and the orbit of the eye and a holding means for positioning the depressor. In some embodiments the device can be integrated with a speculum. Use of the device eliminates the need to have a second person manipulate the depressor during the procedure and directly enables bimanual surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Gary GANIBAN, Michael W. CALHOUN