Patents by Inventor Mark E. Steen
Mark E. Steen 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).
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Patent number: 8554697Abstract: The present invention pertains to a system (or engine) that monitors a system's performance during a surgery, analyzes that performance, and makes recommendations to the user/surgeon for changes in his settings and/or programs that will result in more effective and time-efficient surgeries. Further, the system may comprise one or more components, including, but not limited to, a user preference filter, a surgical circumstances filter, a surgical instrument, a real time data collection module, and an analysis module.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Claus, Mark E. Steen
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Publication number: 20110071460Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing modulated fluid delivery and aspiration during a surgical procedure such as phacoemulsification is provided. The method and apparatus include delivering fluid and/or aspirating fluid in a modulated or pulsed manner during a surgical procedure, including applying fluid and/or aspirating fluid in connection with ultrasonic energy at a level and for a time period sufficient to induce transient cavitation. Fluid may be applied and/or aspirated at a timing sequence and duty cycle similar to or different from application of ultrasonic energy delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Steen, Kenneth E. Kadziauskas
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Patent number: 7846126Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing modulated fluid delivery and aspiration during a surgical procedure such as phacoemulsification is provided. The method and apparatus include delivering fluid and/or aspirating fluid in a modulated or pulsed manner during a surgical procedure, including applying fluid and/or aspirating fluid in connection with ultrasonic energy at a level and for a time period sufficient to induce transient cavitation. Fluid may be applied and/or aspirated at a timing sequence and duty cycle similar to or different from application of ultrasonic energy delivery.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Steen, Kenneth E. Kadziauskas
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Publication number: 20100287127Abstract: The present invention pertains to a system (or engine) that monitors a system's performance during a surgery, analyzes that performance, and makes recommendations to the user/surgeon for changes in his settings and/or programs that will result in more effective and time-efficient surgeries. Further, the system may comprise one or more components, including, but not limited to, a user preference filter, a surgical circumstances filter, a surgical instrument, a real time data collection module, and an analysis module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Claus, Mark E. Steen
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Publication number: 20100094199Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing modulated fluid delivery and aspiration during a surgical procedure such as phacoemulsification is provided. The method and apparatus include delivering fluid and/or aspirating fluid in a modulated or pulsed manner during a surgical procedure, including applying fluid and/or aspirating fluid in connection with ultrasonic energy at a level and for a time period sufficient to induce transient cavitation. Fluid may be applied and/or aspirated at a timing sequence and duty cycle similar to or different from application of ultrasonic energy delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Abbott Medical Optics IncorporatedInventors: Mark E. Steen, Kenneth E. Kadziauskas
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Publication number: 20100069828Abstract: The invention is generally directed to phacoemulsification handpiece for providing transverse phacoemulsification. In accordance with one embodiment, a phacoemulsification handpiece is provided having a needle, wherein the handpiece is configured to vibrate the distal end of the needle in a transverse direction power is applied to the handpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: Abbott Medical Optica Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Steen, Rob Raney, John I. Muri, George Broomfield
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Publication number: 20080294087Abstract: The invention is generally directed to phacoemulsification systems and methods, and more particularly to systems and methods for providing transverse phacoemulsification. In accordance with one embodiment, a phacoemulsification system is provided having a handpiece with a needle, wherein the phacoemulsification system is configured to vibrate the distal end of the needle in both an effective transverse direction and an effective longitudinal direction when power, having a single effective operating frequency is applied to the handpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Steen, Rob Raney, John I. Muri, George Bromfield
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Patent number: 7373850Abstract: Test apparatus for bi-manual phaco needle apparatus are provided which includes a chamber for establishing a fluidic circuit between an irrigation needle and an aspiration needle. A first inlet into the chamber is provided for establishing a sealed communication with the irrigation needle and a second inlet is provided for establishing a sealed fluid communication with an aspiration needle. The apparatus enables a method for testing bi-manual phacoemulsification apparatus and priming thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Mark E. Steen
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Patent number: 7182759Abstract: Apparatus for the removal of lens tissue includes a first handpiece having a laser emitting probe sized for insertion into a lens capsule and radiating a lens therein. The laser emitting probe includes a lumen for introducing irrigation fluid into the lens capsule. A second handpiece includes a pulsed controlled vibrated needle for insertion into the lens capsule and emulsifying laser eradiated lens tissue. The vibrated needle includes a lumen therethrough for aspiration of emulsified lens tissue and irrigation fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Mark E. Steen, Paul Rockley, James W. Staggs
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Patent number: 7063436Abstract: An instrument for providing illumination of intraocular tissue during surgery generally includes a hand held light source which includes a light emitting diode, a power source for driving the diode and a control switch for interconnecting the diode with the power source. At least one fiber optic having a proximal end in light communication with the LED and a distal end size for insertion into an eye for illumination of intraocular tissue is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Steen, Kenneth E. Kadziauskas
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Patent number: 7037296Abstract: A multipurpose phacoemulsification needle includes a needle body having a lumen therethrough for aspiration of fluids and tissue. A needle body includes a proximal end adapted for attachment to a phacoemulsification handpiece, a curved portion and a tip portion disposed at a distal end of the needle body. The tip portion includes a truncated hemisphere having a flat surface thereon and a port disposed in the flat surface. The truncated hemisphere includes a rounded surface of sufficient area to enable capsule polishing and when driven in an ultrasonic mode, the needle is also suitable for irrigation and aspiration as well as phacoemulsification of lens tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Mark E. Steen, Thomas B. Sutton
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Patent number: 6962583Abstract: Apparatus and method for the removal of lens tissue includes a first handpiece having a laser emitting probe sized for insertion into a lens capsule and radiating a lens therein. The laser emitting probe includes a lumen for introducing irrigation fluid into the lens capsule. A second handpiece includes a pulsed controlled vibrated needle for insertion into the lens capsule and emulsifying laser eradiated lens tissue. The vibrated needle includes a lumen therethrough for aspiration of emulsified lens tissue and irrigation fluid.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Mark E. Steen, Paul Rockley, James W. Staggs
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Patent number: 6958056Abstract: A multipurpose phacoemulsification needle includes a needle body having a lumen therethrough for aspiration of fluids and tissue. A needle body includes a proximal end adapted for attachment to a phacoemulsification handpiece and a tip portion disposed at a distal end of the needle body. The tip portion includes a truncated hemisphere having a flat surface thereon and a port disposed in the flat surface. The truncated hemisphere includes a rounded surface of sufficient area to enable capsule polishing and when driven in an ultrasonic mode, the needle is also suitable for irrigation and aspiration as well as phacoemulsification of lens tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2002Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Mark E. Steen, Thomas B. Sutton
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Patent number: 6852092Abstract: A handpiece system for multiple phacoemulsification procedures is provided which includes a housing having a distal end adapted for sealably and releasably engaging a plurality of nose cones and a sonic generator disposed within the housing. A horn having a body connected to the sonic generator and a needle is provided for radiating sonic energy into an eye for fragmenting eye tissue. A plurality of nose cones are provided which are adapted for being sealably and releasably engaged with the housing and provide structure enabling varied phacoemulsification procedures.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Mark E. Steen, Jimmie B. Allred, III
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Publication number: 20040215206Abstract: A multipurpose phacoemulsification needle includes a needle body having a lumen therethrough for aspiration of fluids and tissue. A needle body includes a proximal end adapted for attachment to a phacoemulsification handpiece and a tip portion disposed at a distal end of the needle body. The tip portion includes a truncated hemisphere having a flat surface thereon and a port disposed in the flat surface. The truncated hemisphere includes a rounded surface of sufficient area to enable capsule polishing and when driven in an ultrasonic mode, the needle is also suitable for irrigation and aspiration as well as phacoemulsification of lens tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2002Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Mark E. Steen, Thomas B. Sutton
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Publication number: 20040193121Abstract: A multipurpose phacoemulsification needle includes a needle body having a lumen therethrough for aspiration of fluids and tissue. A needle body includes a proximal end adapted for attachment to a phacoemulsification handpiece, a curved portion and a tip portion disposed at a distal end of the needle body. The tip portion includes a truncated hemisphere having a flat surface thereon and a port disposed in the flat surface. The truncated hemisphere includes a rounded surface of sufficient area to enable capsule polishing and when driven in an ultrasonic mode, the needle is also suitable for irrigation and aspiration as well as phacoemulsification of lens tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Mark E. Steen, Thomas B. Sutton
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Patent number: 6786628Abstract: An instrument for providing illumination of intraocular tissue during surgery generally includes a hand held light source which includes a light emitting diode, a power source for driving the diode and a control switch for interconnecting the diode with the power source. At least one fiber optic having a proximal end in light communication with the LED and a distal end size for insertion into an eye for illumination of intraocular tissue is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Advanced Medical OpticsInventors: Mark E. Steen, Kenneth E. Kadziauskas
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Publication number: 20040116911Abstract: Apparatus for the removal of lens tissue includes a first handpiece having a laser emitting probe sized for insertion into a lens capsule and radiating a lens therein. The laser emitting probe includes a lumen for introducing irrigation fluid into the lens capsule. A second handpiece includes a pulsed controlled vibrated needle for insertion into the lens capsule and emulsifying laser eradiated lens tissue. The vibrated needle includes a lumen therethrough for aspiration of emulsified lens tissue and irrigation fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Mark E. Steen, Paul Rockley, James W. Staggs
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Publication number: 20040089080Abstract: Test apparatus for bi-manual phaco needle apparatus are provided which includes a chamber for establishing a fluidic circuit between an irrigation needle and an aspiration needle. A first inlet into the chamber is provided for establishing a sealed communication with the irrigation needle and a second inlet is provided for establishing a sealed fluid communication with an aspiration needle. The apparatus enables a method for testing bi-manual phacoemulsification apparatus and priming thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS, INC.Inventors: Kenneth E. Kadziauskas, Mark E. Steen
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Publication number: 20040090796Abstract: An instrument for providing illumination of intraocular tissue during surgery generally includes a hand held light source which includes a light emitting diode, a power source for driving the diode and a control switch for interconnecting the diode with the power source. At least one fiber optic having a proximal end in light communication with the LED and a distal end size for insertion into an eye for illumination of intraocular tissue is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Mark E. Steen, Kenneth E. Kadziauskas