Patents by Inventor Marc J. Gannon

Marc J. Gannon 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).

  • Method and apparatus for performing radial keratotomy refractive eye surgery
    Patent number: 4724837
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for performing radial keratotomy refractive eye surgery. A plurality of blades are supported in predetermined relation to the cornea of a patient's eye. The blades are simultaneously moved along predetermined paths to simultaneously make radial incisions in the cornea. The blade paths are carefully and precisely controlled, so that the cutting depth and the length of the radial incisions can be precisely made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Inventor: Marc J. Gannon