Patents by Inventor Grace C. Liao

Grace C. Liao 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).

  • Surgical method
    Patent number: 7704244
    Abstract: A method for using a smaller diameter infusion sleeve that reduces the potential for heat buildup and also provides adequate irrigation flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Mikhail Boukhny, Eric Lee, Grace C. Liao, Michael D. Morgan, George Brody, Khiun F. Tjia
  • Surgical method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7094229
    Abstract: A method of conducting traditional two-handed phacoemulsification through two relatively small incisions by using a phacoemulsification tip/sleeve with reduced diameter along with a second irrigation tip, with or without an attached manipulation tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Mikhail Boukhny, George Brody, Grace C. Liao, Khiun F. Tjia
  • Surgical apparatus
    Patent number: 7063680
    Abstract: A method of conducting traditional two-handed phacoemulsification through two relatively small incisions by using a phacoemulsification tip/sleeve along with a second irrigation tip, with or without an attached manipulation tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Lee, Grace C. Liao
  • Tip wrench
    Patent number: D437535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Alcon Universal Ltd.
    Inventors: Mikhail Boukhny, Grace C. Liao, Michael D. Lockwood, Mel M. Oliveira
  • Cutting tip wrench
    Patent number: D426130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Mikhail Boukhny, George Brody, Alan R. Carl, Gene C. Dinino, Jr., Grace C. Liao, Kurt P. Lieber, Mel M. Oliveira, Marina L. Schneider