Patents by Inventor Michael Yablonski

Michael Yablonski 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).

  • Publication number: 20180104103
    Abstract: A surgical technique and device wherein an indwelling tube is placed in the eye of a patient having glaucoma. The tube diverts aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space from which it is removed by blood flowing in the choroidal and uveal tissues. This decreases the intraocular pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Yablonski
  • Patent number: 9844462
    Abstract: A surgical technique and device wherein an indwelling tube is placed in the eye of a patient having glaucoma. The tube diverts aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space from which it is removed by blood flowing in the choroidal and uveal tissues. This decreases the intraocular pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: Michael Yablonski
  • Publication number: 20150223982
    Abstract: A surgical technique and device wherein an indwelling tube is placed in the eye of a patient having glaucoma. The tube diverts aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space from which it is removed by blood flowing in the choroidal and uveal tissues. This decreases the intraocular pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Yablonski
  • Patent number: 8945038
    Abstract: A surgical technique and device wherein an indwelling tube is placed in the eye of a patient having glaucoma. The tube diverts aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space from which it is removed by blood flowing in the choroidal and uveal tissues. This decreases the intraocular pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Transcend Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Yablonski
  • Publication number: 20130253407
    Abstract: A surgical technique and device wherein an indwelling tube is placed in the eye of a patient having glaucoma. The tube diverts aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space from which it is removed by blood flowing in the choroidal and uveal tissues. This decreases the intraocular pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Transcend Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Yablonski
  • Patent number: 8444588
    Abstract: A surgical technique and device wherein an indwelling tube is placed in the eye of a patient having glaucoma. The tube diverts aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space from which it is removed by blood flowing in the choroidal and uveal tissues. This decreases the intraocular pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Transcend Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Yablonski
  • Publication number: 20100152641
    Abstract: A surgical technique and device wherein an indwelling tube is placed in the eye of a patient having glaucoma. The tube diverts aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space from which it is removed by blood flowing in the choroidal and uveal tissues. This decreases the intraocular pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Yablonski
  • Publication number: 20070149915
    Abstract: A surgical technique wherein an indwelling shunt is placed in the eye of a patient having glaucoma. The shunt diverts aqueous humor from a deep scleral lake or directly from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space from which it is removed by blood flowing in the choroidal and uveal tissues. This decreases the intra-ocular pressure. The indwelling shunt maintains the area of exposure of aqueous humor with the uvea by physically preventing scarring of the surrounding tissues. The method utilizes the 25 mm Hg driving force of the protein colloidal osmotic pressure of the blood to maximize the flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Yablonski
  • Publication number: 20070123982
    Abstract: An accommodating, intra-ocular lens that is gravity activated, and is constructed from materials that provide a specific gravity greater than that of the aqueous humor. The lens is constructed with a number of haptics: two horizontal haptics and possibly an inferior haptic which prevents the heavier-than-aqueous-fluid lens from de-centering inferiorly. The haptics are disposed within the lens in an articulated manner that permits movement of the lens between forward and rearward positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Yablonski, David Peters
  • Publication number: 20040225250
    Abstract: A surgical technique and device wherein an indwelling shunt is placed in the eye of a patient having glaucoma. The shunt diverts aqueous humor from a deep scleral lake or directly from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space from which it is removed by blood flowing in the choroidal and uveal tissues. This decreases the intraocular pressure. The indwelling shunt maintains the area of exposure of aqueous humor with the uvea by physically preventing scarring of the surrounding tissues. The method utilizes the 25 mm Hg driving force of the protein colloidal osmotic pressure of the blood to maximize the flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Yablonski