Patents by Inventor John T. LiVecchi

John T. LiVecchi 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).

  • Publication number: 20110040377
    Abstract: A compound micro lens having a multiplicity of micro-lenses on a common substrate, with the micro-lenses having a multiplicity of focal lengths. Having a multiplicity of focal lengths allows the compound micro lens to be used in cataract surgery to replace human eye lens and still allow the patient to focus at different depths without the need for multiple pairs of glasses or other aids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: Laser Energies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Battis, John T. LiVecchi
  • Patent number: 5601548
    Abstract: An open angle glaucoma treatment method and apparatus wherein pressure, positive or negative, is applied to the frontal surface of the eye. The open angle glaucoma treatment apparatus is a vacuum source and a vacuum applicator coupled by a hose. The vacuum applicator is an eye ring or an eye cup that is placed on the frontal surface of an eye. Suction (negative pressure) in the range of 10 to 30 mm. Hg. is applied by the vacuum source, which will fixate the ring or cup to the eye, or alternatively pressure is applied via ring or cup that is held in place. The suction or pressure is applied for 15 to 120 seconds. A second treatment is recommended later. It could be within twelve hours, on the following day, or within the next couple of days. A second treatment more than five days later considered less effective or ineffective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Ophthalmic International, L.L.C.
    Inventors: G. Richard Smith, John T. LiVecchi