Patents by Inventor Oded Nissan
Oded Nissan 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: 9173774Abstract: The disclosure provides an intraocular implant for allowing fluid flow from the anterior chamber of an eye, the implant comprising a tube having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a tube passage, wherein the inlet end is adapted to extend into the anterior chamber of the eye, and wherein the outlet end is adapted to be implanted adjacent scleral tissue of the eye. The implant may be adapted to drain aqueous humor into a suprachoroidal space or a juxta-uveal space. The disclosure also provides associated delivery devices, methods of use, and methods of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: OPTONOL LTD.Inventors: Ira Yaron, Oded Nissan, Gal Goren
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Patent number: 8961600Abstract: A fiber matrix is provided for maintaining space in soft tissue, for example for use in procedures for assisting drainage of aqueous humor from an eye to treat glaucoma. The fiber matrix comprises a plurality of crossing fibers forming a mesh with a plurality of void spaces. The fibers and void spaces are sized and arranged so as to permit passage of fluid through the fiber matrix and to inhibit formation of scar tissue through the fiber matrix. The fibers may comprise a polymeric material, and the fiber matrix may be manufactured by electrospinning. The fibers may comprise a biostable and/or a biodegradable material. In one method of using a fiber matrix, the fiber matrix is positioned under a scleral flap, with at least part of the fiber matrix under the scleral flap.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Optonol Ltd.Inventors: Oded Nissan, Ira Yaron, Jonathan Ben-Zvi
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Publication number: 20130006164Abstract: The disclosure provides an intraocular implant for allowing fluid flow from the anterior chamber of an eye, the implant comprising a tube having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a tube passage, wherein the inlet end is adapted to extend into the anterior chamber of the eye, and wherein the outlet end is adapted to be implanted adjacent scleral tissue of the eye. The implant may be adapted to drain aqueous humor into a suprachoroidal space or a juxta-uveal space. The disclosure also provides associated delivery devices, methods of use, and methods of manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: OPTONOL LTD.Inventors: Ira YARON, Oded NISSAN, Gal GOREN
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Patent number: 8313454Abstract: The disclosure provides an intraocular implant for allowing fluid flow from the anterior chamber of an eye, the implant comprising a tube having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a tube passage, wherein the inlet end is adapted to extend into the anterior chamber of the eye, and wherein the outlet end is adapted to be implanted adjacent scleral tissue of the eye. The implant may be adapted to drain aqueous humor into a suprachoroidal space or a juxta-uveal space. The disclosure also provides associated delivery devices, methods of use, and methods of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Optonol Ltd.Inventors: Ira Yaron, Oded Nissan, Gal Goren
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Patent number: 8109896Abstract: Devices and procedures for assisting drainage of aqueous humor from the eye are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, an implant sized to fit within the Schlemm's Canal is provided. The implant has a plurality of penetrating members having an unextended position in which the penetrating members lie generally close to the longitudinal axis of the implant and an extended position in which the penetrating members are extended outward. In use, the implant is advanced around at least a substantial portion of the Schlemm's Canal with the penetrating members in the first unextended position. After the implant is positioned within the Schlemm's Canal, the penetrating members are caused to move from the first unextended position to the second extended position, wherein the penetrating members penetrate the wall of the Schlemm's Canal. This creates fluid passageways in the wall of the Schlemm's Canal. The implant can also serve to keep the Schlemm's Canal open.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Optonol Ltd.Inventors: Oded Nissan, Jonathan Ben-Zvi, Ira Yaron
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Publication number: 20100331975Abstract: A fiber matrix is provided for maintaining space in soft tissue, for example for use in procedures for assisting drainage of aqueous humor from an eye to treat glaucoma. The fiber matrix comprises a plurality of crossing fibers forming a mesh with a plurality of void spaces. The fibers and void spaces are sized and arranged so as to permit passage of fluid through the fiber matrix and to inhibit formation of scar tissue through the fiber matrix. The fibers may comprise a polymeric material, and the fiber matrix may be manufactured by electrospinning. The fibers may comprise a biostable and/or a biodegradable material. In one method of using a fiber matrix, the fiber matrix is positioned under a scleral flap, with at least part of the fiber matrix under the scleral flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: OPTONOL LTD.Inventors: Oded NISSAN, Ira YARON, Jonathan BEN-ZVI
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Publication number: 20100274259Abstract: The disclosure provides an intraocular implant for allowing fluid flow from the anterior chamber of an eye, the implant comprising a tube having an inlet end, an outlet end, and a tube passage, wherein the inlet end is adapted to extend into the anterior chamber of the eye, and wherein the outlet end is adapted to be implanted adjacent scleral tissue of the eye. The implant may be adapted to drain aqueous humor into a suprachoroidal space or a juxta-uveal space. The disclosure also provides associated delivery devices, methods of use, and methods of manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: OPTONOL LTD.Inventors: Ira YARON, Oded NISSAN, Gal GOREN
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Publication number: 20100191335Abstract: An implantable prosthesis device is disclosed. The prosthesis device comprises one or more compartments bounded by a substantially closed porous envelope made at least in part of non-woven polymer fibers, and a filler structure at least partially filling the compartment(s) and being made, at least in part, of non-woven swellable polymer fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: NICAST LTD.Inventors: Jonathan Root, Alon Shalev, Alexander Dubson, Oded Nissan
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Publication number: 20090204053Abstract: Devices and procedures for assisting drainage of aqueous humor from the eye are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, an implant sized to fit within the Schlemm's Canal is provided. The implant has a plurality of penetrating members having an unextended position in which the penetrating members lie generally close to the longitudinal axis of the implant and an extended position in which the penetrating members are extended outward. In use, the implant is advanced around at least a substantial portion of the Schlemm's Canal with the penetrating members in the first unextended position. After the implant is positioned within the Schlemm's Canal, the penetrating members are caused to move from the first unextended position to the second extended position, wherein the penetrating members penetrate the wall of the Schlemm's Canal. This creates fluid passageways in the wall of the Schlemm's Canal. The implant can also serve to keep the Schlemm's Canal open.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: OPTONOL LTD.Inventors: Oded Nissan, Jonathan Ben-Zvi, Ira Yaron
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Publication number: 20030093084Abstract: The disclosed delivery devices for flow regulating implants comprise a handle and a tube (such as a hollow needle or cannula), with a retractable wire extending through the tube. Prior to deployment, the wire extends a short distance out of the distal end of the tube. The flow regulating implant is mounted on the wire at the distal end of the tube; for example, the implant may have a central bore into which the wire extends. The implant may be held on the wire by friction, by a hook, or by other suitable means. The delivery device includes a trigger that acts on the retractable wire. Actuating the trigger retracts the wire into the tube, thereby releasing the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2001Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: OPTONOL LTD.Inventors: Oded Nissan, Sagi Ben-Rimon, Ira Yaron