Patents by Inventor Ravi Nallakrishnan
Ravi Nallakrishnan 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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Publication number: 20230363943Abstract: A surgical trabeculotomy instrument (40) includes a hand grip portion (42) having an elongated configuration with proximal and distal ends. The instrument (40) includes a first tip portion (48) extending from the distal end of the hand grip portion (42) and further extending along a first tip portion axis (46). A second tip portion (50) extends from the first tip portion (48) along a second tip portion axis (52) and terminates in a sloping face (56) that is transverse relative to the second tip portion axis (52). In one form, at least one of the first tip portion (48) and/or the second tip portion (50) includes a through passage (60) having an inlet (64) for communicating with a fluid supply source and at least one outlet port (68) to permit the flow of an irrigating fluid through the through passage (60) to a target location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Masaki Tanito, Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Publication number: 20230355342Abstract: A surgical drape (20A) is provided for use while performing surgical procedures on one or both eyes of a patient, or other surgical procedures. The surgical drape includes a base sheet (24A), defining a surgical aperture (28A) having the form of an elongate slot sized to accommodate both eyes of the patient. The drape (20A) includes an attachment zone (32A) formed on the lower surface of the base sheet (24A) to fix at least a portion of the base sheet (24A) with respect to the patient. The attachment zone (32A) permitting attachment of a first portion of the base sheet lower surface to a second portion of the base sheet lower surface to vary the length of the surgical aperture (28A) to accommodate a pupillary distance of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Takayuki Akahoshi, Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Patent number: 11806280Abstract: A phacoemulsification needle (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 200, 200A) is provided for emulsifying body tissue. The needle (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 200, 200A) is adapted to be attached to a phacoemulsification handpiece that imparts a vibration to the needle (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 200, 200A). The needle (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 200, 200A) has a body (104, 220, 220A) with a distal end (99), a proximal end (106), and an aspiration passage (124) extending between the proximal and distal ends (99, 106). The aspiration passage (124) defines a longitudinally-extending central body axis (110, 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D). The aspiration passage (124) is enlarged at the distal end (99) to define a tip (102, 102A, 102B, 102C, 102D, 210, 210A).Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: ART, Ltd.Inventors: Takayuki Akahoshi, Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Publication number: 20230190527Abstract: A goniotomy surgical instrument (10) includes a hand grip portion (12) having an elongated configuration with proximal and distal ends. The instrument (10) includes a tip portion (14) extending from the distal end of the hand grip portion (12) and includes a shank (16) extending from the hand grip portion (12). The tip portion (14) includes a V-shaped distal end having first and second legs (18, 20). The first leg (18) extends at a first angle (?) from the shank (16) of the tip portion (14). The second leg (20) extends at a second angle (?) from the first leg (18). The shank (16) and the first and second legs (18, 20) are substantially coplanar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Alejandro Espaillat, Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Publication number: 20230061584Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical instrument for nucleus splitting includes an instrument handle having proximal and distal ends, wherein the distal end includes a pair of cooperating blade mounts which can be selectively moved relative to each other by manipulation of the handle. A pair of circular blade elements are respectively joined to the blade mounts at the distal end of the handle. Each of the blade elements have a lower cutting surface positioned generally beneath an axis defined by the respective blade mount. The lower cutting surfaces define a cutting edge for penetration of the nucleus of the eye when brought.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Ravi Nallakrishnan, Takayuki Akahoshi
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Publication number: 20230000682Abstract: A surgical blade (10) for being combined with an elongate handle (50) to form a cutting instrument for ophthalmic surgery includes a proximal portion (12) for being attached to the handle (12), an operative, distal portion (14), and a central portion (20) extending therebetween. The central portion (20) having a trapezoidal configuration that tapers radially inwardly from the proximal portion (12) to the distal portion and having a pair of sharpened lateral edges (21, 22). The distal portion (14) includes a first tapered section (23) defining a pair of sharpened lateral edges (24, 25) and extending from the central portion (20) to a substantially straight section (26) having a pair of sharpened lateral edges (27, 28). The substantially straight section (26) extends from the first tapered section (23) to a second tapered section (30) having a pair of sharpened lateral edges (32, 33) and terminating at a pointed tip (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Ravi Nallakrishnan, Takayuki Akahoshi
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Publication number: 20220370246Abstract: A phacoemulsification needle is provided for emulsifying body tissue. The needle is adapted to be attached to a phacoemulsification handpiece that imparts a vibration to the needle. The needle has a hollow body with an operative distal end, a proximal end for being attached to a handpiece, and an internal surface defining an aspiration passage extending between the proximal and distal ends. In one form, the needle body includes a tip at the distal end and the needle body, the tip including one or more lateral apertures for enhanced posterior capsule safety. In another form, the needle body includes a tip including at least a pair of offset internal concave surfaces for enhanced efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Takayuki Akahoshi, Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Publication number: 20220133658Abstract: The present invention is directed to topical skin composition comprising one or more active ingredients and one or more permeation enhancers. The present invention is further directed to a method of reducing or eliminating pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Venkat R. Goskonda, Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Publication number: 20220079873Abstract: The present invention is directed to a topical composition comprising one or more active ingredients and one or more permeation enhancers. The present invention is further directed to a method of reducing or eliminating one or more conditions selected from the group consisting of pain, hemorrhoids, acne, wrinkles and scars.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Venkat R. Goskonda, Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Patent number: 11160652Abstract: An injector for intraocular lenses has a housing and a plunger movable within the housing. An elastomeric sleeve is sized and shaped to fit around a portion of the plunger, providing damping friction opposing the movement of the plunger. The sleeve is sterile and disposable, allowing a new sleeve to be used for each procedure.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: ART, LimitedInventor: Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Publication number: 20210161710Abstract: A phacoemulsification needle (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 200, 200A) is provided for emulsifying body tissue. The needle (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 200, 200A) is adapted to be attached to a phacoemulsification handpiece that imparts a vibration to the needle (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 200, 200A). The needle (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 200, 200A) has a body (104, 220, 220A) with a distal end (99), a proximal end (106), and an aspiration passage (124) extending between the proximal and distal ends (99, 106). The aspiration passage (124) defines a longitudinally-extending central body axis (110, 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D). The aspiration passage (124) is enlarged at the distal end (99) to define a tip (102, 102A, 102B, 102C, 102D, 210, 210A).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Takayuki Akahoshi, Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Patent number: 10952895Abstract: A phacoemulsification needle (100, 100A, 100B, 1000, 100D, 200, 200A) is provided for emulsifying body tissue. The needle (100, 100A, 100B, 1000, 100D, 200, 200A) is adapted to be attached to a phacoemulsification handpiece that imparts a vibration to the needle (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 200, 200A). The needle (100, 100A, 100B, 1000, 100D, 200, 200A) has a body (104, 220, 220A) with a distal end (99), a proximal end (106), and an aspiration passage (124) extending between the proximal and distal ends (99, 106). The aspiration passage (124) defines a longitudinally-extending central body axis (110, 110A, 110B, 1100, 110D). The aspiration passage (124) is enlarged at the distal end (99) to define a tip (102, 102A, 102B, 1020, 102D, 210, 210A).Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Inventors: Takayuki Akahoshi, Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Publication number: 20210000648Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical instrument includes an instrument hand grip portion having an elongated configuration with proximal and distal ends, and a tip portion extending from the distal end. The tip portion has the form of an elastomeric element having a base secured to the distal end of the hand grip portion and a free end extending from the base. The free end is configured for massaging the trabecular meshwork and outer wall of the canal of Schlemm in the eye to improve aqueous outflow for the reduction of intraocular pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Ravi Nallakrishnan, Mitsunobu Yokoyama
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Publication number: 20200038242Abstract: A phacoemulsification needle is provided for emulsifying body tissue. The needle is adapted to be attached to a phacoemulsification handpiece that imparts a vibration to the needle. The needle has a hollow body with an operative distal end, a proximal end for being attached to a handpiece, and an internal surface defining an aspiration passage extending between the proximal and distal ends. The needle body includes a tip at the distal end and the needle body has a blockage reduction means located within the aspiration passage at a location proximal of the tip, wherein the blockage reduction means is one of: (i) a protrusion extending radially inward from the internal surface; (ii) a groove extending into the internal surface; (iii) at least one insert located within the aspiration passage; (iv) at least one blade located within the aspiration passage; or (v) a deformed portion of the needle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Publication number: 20200000637Abstract: Apparatus and methods for phacoemulsification combine a phacoemulsification needle having an offset feature with a handpiece capable of producing longitudinal motion to create a hybrid phacoemulsification effect that is more efficient than conventional longitudinal handpiece-needle combinations and has been demonstrated under certain conditions to be more efficient than needles used with handpieces providing torsional motion. The phacoemulsification needle is of the type having a hollow passageway that terminates in a straight needle tip formed off-axis from the passageway, allowing the needle tip to move eccentrically when the needle is subjected to longitudinal vibratory motion. The tip may be flared or may be coextensive with the needle body. The tip may also be angled with respect to the needle body. The aspiration passageway formed through the needle body may be positioned or shaped to be off-axis from the needle body axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventor: Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Patent number: 10449088Abstract: Apparatus and methods for phacoemulsification combine a phacoemulsification needle having an offset feature with a handpiece capable of producing longitudinal motion to create a hybrid phacoemulsification effect that is more efficient than conventional longitudinal handpiece-needle combinations and has been demonstrated under certain conditions to be more efficient than needles used with handpieces providing torsional motion. The phacoemulsification needle is of the type having a hollow passageway that terminates in a straight needle tip formed off-axis from the passageway, allowing the needle tip to move eccentrically when the needle is subjected to torsional or longitudinal vibratory motion. The tip may be flared or may be coextensive with the needle body. The tip may also be angled with respect to the needle body. The aspiration passageway formed through the needle body may be positioned or shaped to be off-axis from the needle body axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Art, LimitedInventor: Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Publication number: 20180303668Abstract: A corneal marking system, and methods for its use, has a tilt-detecting device attached to a corneal marker, adapted to produce a signal when the corneal marker is in a horizontal position. Use of measurement devices may be coordinated between the marker and a level-measuring device positioned on a patient's head. Devices capable of measuring one, two or three axes are used and processors are provided to evaluate the data produced by the devices and provide a physician with a signal that the positions of the patient's head and the marker are such that an accurate marking procedure can be performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: ART, LIMITEDInventors: Ravi Nallakrishnan, Takayuki Akahoshi
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Patent number: 10098624Abstract: A surgical apparatus for use in assisting the performance of a procedure on an eye, the eye having a front and rear, a cornea, an iris defining a pupil, and a lens capsule behind the iris. The apparatus has a frame with a front and rear, a first portion and a second portion. The frame is reconfigurable between (i) a first collapsed state for being inserted through an incision in a cornea and (ii) a second operative state for being operatively connected to an iris. The frame first portion is configured to be generally residing within a plane in the second operative state. The second frame portion is configured to be operatively connected to an iris in the second operative state exerts a pressure upon the iris at at least a first location that is spaced from the plane to maintain the pupil in an enlarged state.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Nallakrishnan Family TrustInventor: Ravi Nallakrishnan
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Patent number: 10004642Abstract: A corneal marking system, and methods for its use, has a tilt-detecting device attached to a corneal marker, adapted to produce a signal when the corneal marker is in a horizontal position. Use of measurement devices may be coordinated between the marker and a level-measuring device positioned on a patient's head. Devices capable of measuring one, two or three axes are used and processors are provided to evaluate the data produced by the devices and provide a physician with a signal that the positions of the patient's head and the marker are such that an accurate marking procedure can be performed.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: ART, LIMITEDInventors: Ravi Nallakrishnan, Takayuki Akahoshi
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Patent number: 9986991Abstract: A surgical apparatus for use in assisting the performance of a procedure on an eye, the eye having a front and rear, a cornea, an iris defining a pupil, and a lens capsule behind the iris. The apparatus has a frame with a front and rear, a first portion and a second portion. The first frame portion has at least one iris engagement portion for being operatively connected to the iris to exert a pressure upon the iris that maintains the pupil in an enlarged state. The second frame portion has a curved edge configured to guide movement of an instrument in a curved path with the first frame portion operatively connected to an iris.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Ravi Nallakrishnan Revocable TrustInventor: Ravi Nallakrishnan