Patents by Inventor Gerard Michael Nolan

Gerard Michael Nolan 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).

  • Method for corneal resurfacing
    Patent number: 6063071
    Abstract: A method for treating a corneal abnormality. A marked corneal surface is formed by applying a pigment to an outer surface of the cornea over the corneal abnormality. The marked corneal surface is preferably centered about the corneal abnormality. Thereafter, the marked corneal surface is illuminated with laser light for a period sufficient to treat the corneal abnormality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventor: Gerard Michael Nolan