Patents by Inventor Michael J. Tillay

Michael J. Tillay 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).

  • Intraocular lens with shape memory alloy haptic/optic and method of use
    Patent number: 4666445
    Abstract: An intraocular lens having a lens body, at least one flexible haptic and a component of shape memory alloy operatively connected to the haptic to change the overall dimensions of the lens for implantation of the lens is disclosed. An intraocular lens having a lens body and a component of shape memory alloy operatively connected to the body to change the overall dimensions of the lens is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Inventor: Michael J. Tillay