Patents by Inventor Roy Chuck

Roy Chuck 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).

  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE GLAUCOMA SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20200330273
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: GEORGE BAERVELDT, Roy Chuck
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
    Patent number: 10744033
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE GLAUCOMA SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20190060119
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
    Patent number: 10085885
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
    Patent number: 9999544
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgical Instrument and Method
    Publication number: 20170258636
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE GLAUCOMA SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160051408
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
    Patent number: 9226850
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE GLAUCOMA SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130289545
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
    Patent number: 8512321
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE GLAUCOMA SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110077626
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
    Patent number: 7785321
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
    Publication number: 20060106370
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
    Patent number: 6979328
    Abstract: A surgical instrument and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical instrument and method
    Publication number: 20020111608
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the treatment of glaucoma are provided. The instrument uses either cauterization, a laser to ablate, sonic or ultrasonic energy to emulsify, or mechanical cutting of a portion of the trabecular meshwork. The instrument may also be provided with irrigation, aspiration, and a footplate. The footplate is used to enter Schlemm's canal, serves as a guide, and also protects Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: George Baerveldt, Roy Chuck