Patents by Inventor Joel Cicchella

Joel Cicchella 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: 11903573
    Abstract: A trocar-cannula insertion tool for ophthalmic procedures may include a cap with a body having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end. A marking element extends in a distal direction from the distal end of the body and includes at least one marking tip for forming one or more indentations on a patient's eye during an ophthalmic procedure. A manipulation element extends from the body in a direction different from the marking element and includes at least one manipulation tip for gripping a tissue of the patient's eye during the ophthalmic procedure. The cap may further include at least one window for exposing a photoluminescent cannula of the trocar-cannula insertion tool to light, enabling the cannula to absorb photons prior to insertion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: James Y. Chon, Joel Cicchella, Russell Finlay, Grace Chuang Liao, Ashish Sinha
  • Publication number: 20230310810
    Abstract: A platform configured to secure a service loop of tubing from a fixed position surgical device. The platform allows for avoidance of taping and re-taping of service loops. Additionally, the platform provides stability to the surgical device so as to avoid unintentional changing of position or orientation of the device. This is of particular benefit for an infusion port during eye surgery and other similar devices where orientation of the installed device aids device performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: James Y. Chon, Joel Cicchella, Robert Jeffrey Heng, Grace Chuang Liao, Ashish Sinha
  • Publication number: 20230021425
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide devices, systems, and methods for instrument exchanges during ophthalmic surgery. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to valved cannula assemblies and methods of use thereof. A valved cannula assembly includes a cannula having a head at a proximal end of the cannula and a hollow rod extending from the head to a distal end of the cannula. The valved cannula assembly includes a valved hub coupled to the head and including a septum having two or more curved flaps configured to provide an opening for an instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: James Y. Chon, Joel Cicchella, Robert Jeffrey Heng, Grace Chuang Liao, Ashish Sinha
  • Publication number: 20230025096
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to trocar-cannula insertion tools for ophthalmic procedures. In certain embodiments, a cap for a trocar-cannula insertion tool includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end. A marking element extends in a distal direction from the distal end of the body and includes at least one marking tip for forming one or more indentations on a patient's eye during an ophthalmic procedure. A manipulation element extends from the body in a direction different from the marking element and includes at least one manipulation tip for gripping a tissue of the patient's eye during the ophthalmic procedure. In certain embodiments, the cap further includes at least one window for exposing a photoluminescent cannula of the trocar-cannula insertion tool to light, enabling the cannula to absorb photons prior to insertion thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: James Y. Chon, Joel Cicchella, Russell Finlay, Grace Chuang Liao, Ashish Sinha
  • Publication number: 20170095309
    Abstract: A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments. The sterile surgical tray also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Humayun, Charles DeBoer, Matthew McCormick, Prashant Bhadri, Joel Cicchella, Ralph Kerns
  • Patent number: 9526580
    Abstract: A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments. The sterile surgical tray also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Doheny Eye Institute
    Inventors: Mark Humayun, Charles DeBoer, Matthew McCormick, Prashant Bhadri, Joel Cicchella, Ralph Kerns
  • Publication number: 20140378952
    Abstract: A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments. The sterile surgical tray also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: DOHENY EYE INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Mark Humayun, Charles DeBoer, Matthew McCormick, Prashant Bhadri, Joel Cicchella, Ralph Kerns
  • Patent number: 8323271
    Abstract: A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments, a pump fluid reservoir within the tray, a pump contained within the sterile tray and connected to the pump fluid reservoir, and a motor contained within the sterile tray and connected to the pump. Sterile surgical tray 10 also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Doheny Eye Institute
    Inventors: Mark Humayun, Charles DeBoer, Matthew McCormick, Prashant Bhadri, Joel Cicchella, Ralph Kerns
  • Publication number: 20100174415
    Abstract: A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments. The sterile surgical tray also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Mark Humayun, Charles DeBoer, Matthew McCormick, Prashant Bhadri, Joel Cicchella, Ralph Kerns
  • Publication number: 20090143734
    Abstract: A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments, a pump fluid reservoir within the tray, a pump contained within the sterile tray and connected to the pump fluid reservoir, and a motor contained within the sterile tray and connected to the pump. Sterile surgical tray 10 also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Mark Humayun, Charles DeBoer, Matthew McCormick, Prashant Bhadri, Joel Cicchella, Ralph Kerns