Patents by Inventor Kent W. Small

Kent W. Small 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).

  • Methods for treating macular degeneration
    Patent number: 10973855
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, screening and diagnosing macular degeneration in a subject. This is a new pathway found which is the only one known to be involved in development of the human macula. Manipulation and control of this pathway will allow rebuilding and/or repair of the macula, making new and improved better maculae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventor: Kent W. Small
  • METHODS FOR TREATING MACULAR DEGENERATION
    Publication number: 20180117091
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, screening and diagnosing macular degeneration in a subject. This is a new pathway found which is the only one known to be involved in development of the human macula. Manipulation and control of this pathway will allow rebuilding and/or repair of the macula, making new and improved better maculae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventor: Kent W. Small
  • Suspended slit lamp
    Patent number: 7736002
    Abstract: A slit lamp apparatus is suspended from a support structure such that no examination table is required in front of a patient during an examination. Accordingly, a patient's interaction with the slit lamp apparatus is unobstructed. Individual components of the slit lamp apparatus are optionally movable such that they may be positioned in desired positions relative to a patient's eye during an examination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: Kent W. Small
  • SUSPENDED SLIT LAMP
    Publication number: 20090225279
    Abstract: A slit lamp apparatus is suspended from a support structure such that no examination table is required in front of a patient during an examination. Accordingly, a patient's interaction with the slit lamp apparatus is unobstructed. Individual components of the slit lamp apparatus are optionally movable such that they may be positioned in desired positions relative to a patient's eye during an examination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Kent W. Small