Patents by Inventor Pierre Bige

Pierre Bige 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).

  • Lachrymal plugs and methods for setting same
    Patent number: 7736326
    Abstract: The invention concerns lachrymal plugs, and methods for setting said devices. It concerns a lachrymal plug (10) designed to be inserted in the lachrymal canaliculi (5), said plug, optionally provided with an axial duct, comprising on its outer walls flexible elements (11) foldable on said walls to enable the plug to be inserted in the lachrymal duct and adapted to straighten up once the lachrymal plug is set, so as to maintain the latter in position. The invention generally concerns means for controlling the flow of tears running from the surface of the eye towards the nasal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventors: Alain Fouere, Pierre Bige
  • Lachrymal plugs and methods for setting same
    Publication number: 20040210182
    Abstract: The invention concerns lachrymal plugs, and methods for setting said devices. It concerns a lachrymal plug (10) designed to be inserted in the lachrymal canaliculi (5), said plug, optionally provided with an axial duct, comprising on its outer walls flexible elements (11) foldable on said walls to enable the plug to be inserted in the lachrymal duct and adapted to straighten up once the lachrymal plug is set, so as to maintain the latter in position. The invention generally concerns means for controlling the flow of tears running from the surface of the eye towards the nasal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Alain Fouere, Pierre Bige