Patents by Inventor George J. McArdle

George J. McArdle 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).

  • PROCESSES AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING, DELAYING OR AMELIORATING ONE OR MORE SYMPTOMS OF PRESBYOPIA
    Publication number: 20170143543
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and processes for preventing, delaying or ameliorating presbyopia. More particularly, the present invention relates to processes and apparatus for ablating cells in the transitional zone of the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of presbyopia or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: George J. McArdle
  • Apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying onset or progression of age-related cataract
    Patent number: 9649224
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying cataract. More particularly, the present invention relates to processes and apparatus for ablating epithelial cells in the germinative zone or the pregerminative zone of the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of cataract or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Lenticular Research Group LLC
    Inventors: George J. McArdle, Brian L. Olejniczak, Jerry R. Kuszak
  • METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING POSTERIOR CAPSULAR OPACIFICATION
    Publication number: 20160106591
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for preventing or treating posterior capsular opacification in a subject in need of prophylaxis or treatment for posterior capsular opacification, including a subject undergoing cataract surgery by ablating epithelial cells on an interior surface of the lens capsule with a multi-photon laser system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: George J. McArdle
  • Processes and apparatus for preventing, delaying or ameliorating one or more symptoms of presbyopia
    Patent number: 8991401
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying presbyopia. More particularly, the present invention relates to processes and apparatus for ablating epithelial cells in the germinative zone or the pregerminative zone of the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of presbyopia or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented. The present invention also relates to processes and apparatus for promoting formation of suture lines in the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of presbyopia or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented. The present invention also relates to processes and apparatus for creating disruptions in the vitreous humor of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Lenticular Research Group, LLC
    Inventors: George J. McArdle, Jerry R. Kuszak
  • APPARATUS AND PROCESSES FOR PREVENTING OR DELAYING ONE OR MORE SYMPTOMS OF PRESBYOPIA
    Publication number: 20140128854
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying presbyopia. More particularly, the present invention relates to processes and apparatus for ablating epithelial cells in the germinative zone or the pregerminative zone of the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of presbyopia or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Lenticular Research Group LLC
    Inventors: George J. McArdle, Brian L. Olejniczak, Jerry R. Kuszak
  • Apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying one or more symptoms of presbyopia
    Patent number: 8647334
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying presbyopia. More particularly, the present invention relates to processes and apparatus for ablating epithelial cells in the germinative zone or the pregerminative zone of the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of presbyopia or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Lenticular Research Group LLC
    Inventors: George J. McArdle, Brian L. Olejniczak, Jerry R. Kuszak
  • PROCESSES AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING, DELAYING OR AMELIORATING ONE OR MORE SYMPTOMS OF PRESBYOPIA
    Publication number: 20110160622
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying presbyopia. More particularly, the present invention relates to processes and apparatus for ablating epithelial cells in the germinative zone or the pregerminative zone of the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of presbyopia or one or more symptoms is de-layed or prevented. The present invention also relates to processes and apparatus for promoting formation of suture lines in the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of presbyopia or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented. The present invention also relates to processes and apparatus for creating disruptions in the vitreous humor of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: George J. McArdle, Jerry R. Kuszak
  • Apparatus and Processes for Preventing or Delaying One or More Symptoms of Presbyopia
    Publication number: 20110160709
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying presbyopia. More particularly, the present invention relates to processes and apparatus for ablating epithelial cells in the germinative zone or the pregerminative zone of the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of presbyopia or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: LENTICULAR RESEARCH GROUP LLC
    Inventors: George J. McArdle, Brian L. Olejniczak, Jerry R. Kuszak
  • Apparatus and Processes For Preventing or Delaying Onset or Progression of Age-Related Cataract
    Publication number: 20080161781
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying cataract. More particularly, the present invention relates to processes and apparatus for ablating epithelial cells in the germinative zone or the pregerminative zone of the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of cataract or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: George J. McArdle, Brian L. Olejniczak, Jerry R. Kuszak
  • Apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying one or more symptoms of presbyopia
    Patent number: 7252662
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and processes for preventing or delaying presbyopia. More particularly, the present invention relates to processes and apparatus for ablating epithelial cells in the germinative zone or the pregerminative zone of the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of presbyopia or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Lenticular Research Group LLC
    Inventors: George J. McArdle, Brian L. Olejniczak, Jerry R. Kuszak