Patents by Inventor Robert D. Anello

Robert D. Anello 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 glaucoma implant and methods of use
    Publication number: 20030229303
    Abstract: Disclosed is an implant for use in an eye with glaucoma, the implant including an inlet section in fluid communication with an outlet section, the inlet section being sized and shaped to fit at least partially in the anterior chamber of the eye, and the outlet section being sized and shaped to fit at least partially in Schlemm's canal of the eye. The implant also includes an expandable substrate suitable for expansion in the eye to assist in retaining the implant in the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: David S. Haffner, Gregory T. Smedley, Thomas W. Burns, Robert D. Anello, Hosheng Tu