Patents by Inventor Mark S. Jones

Mark S. Jones 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).

  • Multi-slot laser surgery
    Patent number: 6096028
    Abstract: Various embodiments of optical fiber cables and laser probes are disclosed for providing multi-spot laser beams from a single laser beam source. This permits time-intensive but repetitive laser surgical procedures such as panretinal photocoagulation to be performed with increased accuracy and in a fraction of the time currently allotted for such procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Sina Bahmanyar, Mark S. Jones
  • Multi-spot laser surgery
    Patent number: 6066128
    Abstract: Various embodiments of optical fiber cables and laser probes are disclosed for providing multi-spot laser beams from a single laser beam source. This permits time-intensive but repetitive laser surgical procedures such as panretinal photocoagulation to be performed with increased accuracy and in a fraction of the time currently allotted for such procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Sina Bahmanyar, Mark S. Jones
  • Ophthalmic surgery probe with soft tip
    Patent number: 6015403
    Abstract: A probe for ophthalmic surgery and the like includes a handpiece terminating distally in a needle, a connector for connection to a light source such as a laser source or an illumination source, and an optical fiber for transmitting light from the light source to an eye to be treated. The optical fiber extends substantially through the handpiece needle. The needle has a soft tip to reduce the possibility of injury to the interior of the eye by contact with the metal portion of the needle. The soft tip also acts as a distance guide, allowing the user to position the optical fiber repeatedly at the same distance from the retina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark S. Jones
  • Multi-spot laser surgery
    Patent number: 5921981
    Abstract: Various embodiments of optical fiber cables and laser probes are disclosed for providing multi-spot laser beams from a single laser beam source. This permits time-intensive but repetitive laser surgical procedures such as panretinal photocoagulation to be performed with increased accuracy and in a fraction of the time currently allotted for such procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Sina Bahmanyar, Mark S. Jones