Patents by Inventor George M. Alf

George M. Alf 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).

  • Patent number: 4870964
    Abstract: Method and apparatus providing to a medical practitioner visual feedback of information revelant to a surgical or therapeutic procedure are described. Vacuum and pressure conditions are sensed by a "T" section tap onto the aspiration and irrigation lines of conventional equipment. Ultrasonic power level also is sensed, by electronic means responsive to conventional emulsification equipment. The signals produced thereby are processed to produce an image the reflection of which off the patient's cornea is visible to the surgeon and interpretable by the surgeon as indicative of the conditions. Processing and imaging means convert the analog signals to a digital code used to modulate the various elements of a circularly arrayed, plural element light source. The processing and imaging electronics are contained within a light array housing connected at the end of a freestanding, flexible, gooseneck lamp fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: Paul F. Bailey, Jr.
    Inventors: Paul F. Bailey, Jr., Isidro G. Nilsson, George M. Alf