Patents by Inventor Karl-Heinz Ihrig

Karl-Heinz Ihrig 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).

  • Implantable retinal electrode array configuration for minimal retinal damage and method of reducing retinal stress
    Patent number: 9907949
    Abstract: This invention is a retinal electrode array assembly and methods of using the same that facilitate surgical implant procedures by providing the operating surgeon with visual references and grasping means and with innovations that reduce actual and potential damage to the retina and the surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Greenberg, Alfred E. Mann, James S. Little, Karl-Heinz Ihrig, Brian V. Mech, Neil H. Talbot, DaoMin Zhou
  • Implantable retinal electrode array configuration for minimal retinal damage and method of reducing retinal stress
    Patent number: 8175714
    Abstract: This invention is a retinal electrode array assembly and methods of using the same that facilitate surgical implant procedures by providing the operating surgeon with visual references and grasping means and with innovations that reduce actual and potential damage to the retina and the surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Greenberg, Alfred E. Mann, James S. Little, Karl-Heinz Ihrig, Brian V. Mech, Neil H. Talbot, DaoMin Zhou
  • Method of reducing retinal stress caused by an implantable retinal electrode array
    Patent number: 8060211
    Abstract: This invention is methods of reducing stress in the retina that are caused by the implanted electrode array body having an oval shape that is curved to conform to the curvature of the retina and having a mounting aperture in the body for attaching the electrode array to the retina with a tack where a strain relief internal tab is place around a strain relief slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Greenberg, Alfred E. Mann, James S. Little, Karl-Heinz Ihrig, Brian V. Mech, Neil H. Talbot, DaoMin Zhou
  • Implantable Retinal Electrode Array Configuration for Minimal Retinal Damage and Method of Reducing Retinal Stress
    Publication number: 20110166623
    Abstract: This invention is a retinal electrode array assembly and methods of using the same that facilitate surgical implant procedures by providing the operating surgeon with visual references and grasping means and with innovations that reduce actual and potential damage to the retina and the surrounding tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Robert J. Greenberg, Alfred E. Mann, James S. Little, Karl-Heinz Ihrig, Brian V. Mech, Neil H. Talbot, DaoMin Zhou
  • Implantable Retinal Electrode Array Configuration for Minimal Retinal Damage and Method of Reducing Retinal Stress
    Publication number: 20080058898
    Abstract: This invention is a retinal electrode array assembly and methods of using the same that facilitate surgical implant procedures by providing the operating surgeon with visual references and grasping means and with innovations that reduce actual and potential damage to the retina and the surrounding tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Greenberg, Alfred Mann, James Little, Karl-Heinz Ihrig, Brian Mech, Neil Talbot, DaoMin Zhou
  • Implantable retinal electrode array configuration for minimal retinal damage and method of reducing retinal stress
    Patent number: 7338522
    Abstract: This invention is a retinal electrode array assembly and methods of using the same that facilitate surgical implant procedures by providing the operating surgeon with visual references and grasping means and with innovations that reduce actual and potential damage to the retina and the surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Greenberg, Alfred E. Mann, James S. Little, Karl-Heinz Ihrig, Brian V. Mech, Neil H. Talbot, DaoMin Zhou
  • Implantable retinal electrode array configuration for minimal retinal damage and method of reducing retinal stress
    Publication number: 20070173905
    Abstract: This invention is a retinal electrode array assembly and methods of using the same that facilitate surgical implant procedures by providing the operating surgeon with visual references and grasping means and with innovations that reduce actual and potential damage to the retina and the surrounding tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Greenberg, Alfred Mann, James Little, Karl-Heinz Ihrig, Brian Mech, Neil Talbot, DaoMin Zhou
  • Implantable retinal electrode array configuration for minimal retinal damage and method of reducing retinal stress
    Publication number: 20020111658
    Abstract: This invention is a retinal electrode array assembly and methods of using the same that facilitate surgical implant procedures by providing the operating surgeon with visual references and grasping means and with innovations that reduce actual and potential damage to the retina and the surrounding tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Robert J. Greenberg, Alfred E. Mann, James S. Little, Karl-Heinz Ihrig, Brian V. Mech, Neil H. Talbot, DaoMin Zhou