Abstract: A method for measuring the intraocular pressure (IOP) of an eye docked to an ophthalmic surgical laser system via a patient interface assembly. While the eye is docked to the laser system, and as the vertical force exerted on the eye by the patient interface fluctuates as the patient breaths and moves, the amount of corneal deformation is continuously measured by an optical coherence tomography device of the laser system and the force exerted on the eye is continuously measured by force sensors integrated in the patient interface assembly. Based on the real-time force signal and real-time corneal deformation signal, a controller calculates a linear relationship between force and corneal deformation, and determines the IOP of the docked eye by comparing a slope of the linear relationship against a pre-established slope vs. IOP calibration curve. The IOP of the docked eye can be used when setting laser treatment parameters.

Abstract: A method for measuring the intraocular pressure (IOP) of an eye docked to an ophthalmic surgical laser system via a patient interface assembly. While the eye is docked to the laser system, and as the vertical force exerted on the eye by the patient interface fluctuates as the patient breaths and moves, the amount of corneal deformation is continuously measured by an optical coherence tomography device of the laser system and the force exerted on the eye is continuously measured by force sensors integrated in the patient interface assembly. Based on the real-time force signal and real-time corneal deformation signal, a controller calculates a linear relationship between force and corneal deformation, and determines the IOP of the docked eye by comparing a slope of the linear relationship against a pre-established slope vs. IOP calibration curve. The IOP of the docked eye can be used when setting laser treatment parameters.

Abstract: An item display and support device for elongated items, such as umbrellas, to be displayed in a hanging origination comprises a central panel adapted for the display of information associated with the item to be supported; a first attachment member connected to the central panel for supporting the device in a hanging orientation from a display fixture, and a second attachment member comprising an item retainer element and a pivotable connector between the retainer element and the central panel to allow the item to be suspended in a generally vertical orientation from the device. The item retainer element may being the form of a ring having flexible flanges extending inwardly about a central aperture. An end of an item to be hung is inserted through the retainer element central aperture, the flanges flexing to receive the item and gripping the item when the insertion force is released.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a panel utilizes a first mold half (12) having a peripherally extending rib (24) and a second mold half (14). The first mold half (12) is moved relative to the second mold half (14) to define a first mold cavity with the rib extending into the first mold cavity. A first molten material (20) is injected into the first mold cavity and allowed to solidify to thereby form a notch (26) within the first solidified material (20) corresponding to the shape of the rib (24). A second mold cavity is formed which has a flow path between the first solidified material (20) and the first mold half (12) comprising a series of sharp turns which present a barrier to material flow. A second material (30) is injected into the second mold cavity and allowed to cure on the first solidified material.