Patents by Inventor Gerrit Reinold J. Melles

Gerrit Reinold J. Melles 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).

  • Operation unit
    Patent number: 8523644
    Abstract: An operation unit, comprising a wall and an air flow unit, said air flow unit being provided with means for filtering said air, said wall being provided with at least one opening and a cover, covering at least part of said opening, said air flow unit comprising at least one air outlet opening for directing air from said air flow unit over said cover, air inlet means preferably being provided for retracting air to said air flow unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Medical Technology Transfer Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Gerrit Reinold J. Melles
  • Use of a vital dye for facilitating surgical procedures for cataract extraction
    Patent number: 6720314
    Abstract: Methods for performing a capsulorhexis are disclosed wherein a dye is used to stain a lens capsule of an eye. The dye is capable of staining tissue without diffusing through the tissue. Compositions including dyes that are useful in the methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Gerrit Reinold J. Melles