Patents by Inventor Igor Valunin

Igor Valunin 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: 6432137
    Abstract: An intraocular lens made from a class of optically clear, ultraviolet (UV) light absorbing, vulcanized silicone compositions containing about 35 mole % or greater phenyl groups (C6H5), suitable for implanting in the human eye is disclosed. The high mole percentage of phenyl groups in the vulcanized silicone compositions provides a high refractive index (at least about 1.50) and partially blocks ultraviolet light absorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Medennium, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergei R. Nanushyan, Igor Valunin, Elena J. Alexeeva
  • Patent number: 6428574
    Abstract: The present application discloses a phakic intraocular lens (IOL) for the correction of visual disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. The lens is made from a biocompatible, elastomeric material such as silicone. The lens further includes one or more annular surfaces that protrude from the anterior surface of the lens or surrounds the lens such that when placed in the eye, it makes contact with the iris. As the iris dilates and constricts, the contact with the iris places a centering force on the implanted lens. The lens is not in contact with the natural lens of the eye and floats in the posterior chamber without insult or abrasion to surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Medennium, Inc.
    Inventors: Igor Valunin, George W. Rozakis
  • Patent number: 6015435
    Abstract: A phakic intraocular lens (IOL) for the correction of visual disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. The lens is made from a biocompatible, elastomeric material such as silicone. The lens further includes one or more annular surfaces that protrude from the anterior surface of the lens or surrounds the lens such that when placed in the eye, it makes contact with the iris. As the iris dilates and constricts, the contact with the iris places a centering force on the implanted lens. The lens is not in contact with the natural lens of the eye and floats in the posterior chamber without insult or abrasion to surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: International Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Igor Valunin, George W. Rozakis