Patents by Inventor Robert C. Sabatino

Robert C. Sabatino 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).

  • Expandable dilator and method for intraocular surgery
    Patent number: 5299564
    Abstract: In accordance with the disclosed device and method a highly-corrugated hollow miniature torus is introduced into the pupillary opening in the eye of a person. Then, the torus is expanded by introduction of fluid therein, so that it engages and dilates the marginal edge of the iris. An intraocular surgical procedure is then performed, following which the torus is contracted and removed. A valve is employed to control the introduction and discharge of the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Kabi Pharmacia Ophthalmics Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Sabatino