Patents by Inventor Jeffery S. Callahan

Jeffery S. Callahan 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: 6800091
    Abstract: This patent represents a deformable artificial intraocular lens and method for implantation into the human eye. The lens is used for implantation after cataract surgery. The lens optic consists of one smooth optical surface. The second optical surface is a series of annular concentric rings. The extremely thin lens optic along with the thin haptic can be rolled, folded, or squeezed to pass through a small incision (<1.5 millimeters) in the cornea or sclera of the human eye. The method of correcting a loss of accommodation includes removing the natural crystalline lens from the eye and inserting an intraocular lens in the eye. This lens represents a breakthrough in removal of mass from the lens. After insertion into the eye, the ultra thin lens and haptic design allows the lens to move in the eye providing accommodation for the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: ThinOptX, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne B. Callahan, Jeffery S. Callahan
  • Patent number: 6786928
    Abstract: This patent represents a deformable artificial intraocular lens for implantation into the human eye. The lens is used for implantation after cataract surgery. The lens optic consists of one smooth optical surface. The second optical surface is a series of annular concentric rings. The rings allow the lens to have extremely thin edges, which reduce glare, halos, and distortion. The extremely thin lens optic along with the thin haptic can be rolled, folded, or squeezed to pass through a small incision (<1.5 millimeters) in the cornea or sclera of the human eye. This lens represents a breakthrough in removal of mass from the lens. The ultra thin lens and haptic design allows the lens to move in the eye providing accommodation for the patient. The lens and haptic design reduces the radial forces on the eye to the point where the naturally occurring pressures in the eye move the lens thus providing accommodation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: ThinOptX, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne B. Callahan, Jeffery S. Callahan
  • Patent number: 6622855
    Abstract: A lens case for a refractive or non-refractive intraocular lens having a support disk for the optic. The case is designed to provide protection and support during washing, sterilization, shipping, and storage. This case has a removable disk that provides a work surface for surgery. Additional features assist in the washing and sterilization of the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: ThinOptX, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne B. Callahan, Jeffery S. Callahan, Joseph D. Callahan
  • Publication number: 20030065387
    Abstract: This patent represents a deformable artificial intraocular lens for implantation into the human eye. The lens is used for implantation after cataract surgery. The lens optic consists of one smooth optical surface. The second optical surface is a series of annular concentric rings. The rings allow the lens to have extremely thin edges, which reduce glare, halos, and distortion. The extremely thin lens optic along with the thin haptic can be rolled, folded, or squeezed to pass through a small incision (<1.5 millimeters) in the cornea or sclera of the human eye. This lens represents a breakthrough in removal of mass from the lens. The ultra thin lens and haptic design allows the lens to move in the eye providing accommodation for the patient. The lens and haptic design reduces the radial forces on the eye to the point where the naturally occurring pressures in the eye move the lens thus providing accommodation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Wayne B. Callahan, Jeffery S. Callahan
  • Publication number: 20030033013
    Abstract: This patent represents a deformable artificial intraocular lens for implantation into the human eye. The lens is used for implantation after cataract surgery. The lens optic consists of one smooth optical surface. The second optical surface is a series of annular concentric rings. The rings allow the lens to have extremely thin edges, which reduce glare, halos, and distortion. The extremely thin lens optic along with the thin haptic can be rolled, folded, or squeezed to pass through a small incision (<1.5 millimeters) in the cornea or sclera of the human eye. This lens represents a breakthrough in removal of mass from the lens. The ultra thin lens and haptic design allows the lens to move in the eye providing accommodation for the patient. The lens and haptic design reduces the radial forces on the eye to the point where the naturally occurring pressures in the eye move the lens thus providing accommodation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Wayne B. Callahan, Jeffery S. Callahan