Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Rodgerson

Kenneth J. Rodgerson 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).

  • Posterior chamber artificial intraocular lens with retaining means and instruments for use therewith adapted to provide extraocular confirmation of operative engagement
    Patent number: 4053953
    Abstract: Artificial intraocular lenses comprise an optical zone portion for implanting in the posterior chamber of an eye, posts extending from said optical zone portion through the iris into the anterior chamber thereof, and retaining means for securing to the ends of the posts, whereby said posts and retaining means hold and position the artificial intraocular lenses within the eye. In some embodiments, the posts and retaining means are configured for an interengaging press fit. In another embodiment the posts are attached to the retaining means and are adapted to be secured to the optical zone portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1977
    Inventors: Leonard Flom, Kenneth J. Rodgerson
  • Posterior chamber artificial intraocular lens with retaining means and instruments for use therewith
    Patent number: 3991426
    Abstract: Artificial intraocular lenses comprise an optical zone portion adapted to be implanted in the posterior chamber of an eye, posts extending from said optical zone portion through the iris and into the anterior chamber thereof, and retaining means adapted to be secured to the ends of the posts, whereby said posts and retaining means hold and position the artificial intraocular lenses within the eye. In some embodiments, the posts and retaining means are configured for an interengaging press fit. In another embodiment the posts are attached to the retaining means and are adapted to be secured to the optical zone or lens portion positioned in the posterior chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1976
    Inventors: Leonard Flom, Kenneth J. Rodgerson