Patents by Inventor Shih-Liang S. Yang

Shih-Liang S. Yang 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).

  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same
    Patent number: 7348038
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Harish Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady, Robert E. Glick
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same
    Publication number: 20040133212
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Harish Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady, Robert E. Glick
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same
    Patent number: 6679891
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Harish Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady, Robert E. Glick
  • Compositions and methods for repair of osseous defects and accelerated wound healing
    Patent number: 6482427
    Abstract: Compositions useful for repairing osseous defects and healing of wounds and burns include particulate bioactive and biocompatible glass including 40 to 58% by weight silica, 10 to 32% by weight calcia, 10 to 32% by weight soda, 2 to 10% by weight phosphorus pentoxide and 0 to 8% by weight silver oxide. The particles have a size distribution of: less than 500 microns. Methods for repairing osseous defects, healing wounds and burns utilizing such compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Unicare Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: Shih-Liang S. Yang
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for marking and using same
    Publication number: 20020133167
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: Allergan
    Inventors: Makker Harish, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady, Robert E. Glick
  • Method for making and using IOL insertion apparatus
    Patent number: 6398788
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Harish Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady, Robert E. Glick
  • Compositions and methods for repair of osseous defects and accelerated wound healing
    Publication number: 20010024662
    Abstract: Compositions useful for repairing osseous defects and healing of wounds and burns include particulate bioactive and biocompatible glass including 40 to 58% by weight silica, 10 to 32% by weight calcia, 10 to 32% by weight soda, 2 to 10% by weight phosphorus pentoxide and 0 to 8% by weight silver oxide. The particles have a size distribution of: less than 500 microns. Methods for repairing osseous defects, healing wounds and burns utilizing such compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Applicant: Unicare Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: Shih-Liang S. Yang
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same
    Patent number: 6283975
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a water soluble lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Allergan Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Glick, Harish Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for using same
    Patent number: 6254607
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes comprises a tube, a rod having a distal end portion, and a tip carried by the distal end portion. The tip is softer than the distal end portion of the rod. Methods for inserting an IOL into an eye using such apparatus are within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Harish C. Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady
  • Compositions and methods to repair osseous defects
    Patent number: 6228386
    Abstract: Compositions useful for repairing osseous defects include particulate bioactive and biocompatible glass including 40 to 58% by weight silica, 10 to 320 by weight calcia, 10 to 320 by weight soda and 2 to 10% by weight phosphorus pentoxide. The particles have a size distribution of: 20 to 65% by weight, 50 microns to less than 297 microns; 20 to 45% by weight, 297 to less than 350 microns; and 15 to 40% by weight, 350 microns to less than 420 microns. Methods for repairing osseous defects utilizing such compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Unicare Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: Shih-Liang S. Yang
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for using same
    Patent number: 6093193
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes comprises a tube, a rod having a distal end portion, and a tip carried by the distal end portion. The tip is softer than the distal end portion of the rod. Methods for inserting an IOL into an eye using such apparatus are within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Harish C. Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady
  • Method for making IOL insertion apparatus
    Patent number: 6083230
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Harish Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady, Robert E. Glick
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same
    Patent number: 5942277
    Abstract: Method of making an apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having a plasma exposed interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Harish Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady, Robert E. Glick
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for using same
    Patent number: 5876407
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes comprises a tube, a rod having a distal end portion, and a tip carried by the distal end portion. The tip is softer than the distal end portion of the rod. Methods for inserting an IOL into an eye using such apparatus are within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Harish C. Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for using same
    Patent number: 5868752
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes comprises a tube, a rod having a distal end portion, and a tip carried by the distal end portion. The tip is softer than the distal end portion of the rod. Methods for inserting an IOL into an eye using such apparatus are within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Harish C. Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for using same
    Patent number: 5735858
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes comprises a tube, a rod having a distal end portion, and a tip carried by the distal end portion. The tip is softer than the distal end portion of the rod. Methods for inserting an IOL into an eye using such apparatus are within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Harish C. Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady
  • IOL insertion apparatus and method for making and using same
    Patent number: 5716364
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes include a hollow tube including a material and having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component physically secured to said hollow tube and concentrated at or near the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventors: Harish Makker, Shih-Liang S. Yang, Daniel G. Brady, Robert E. Glick
  • Reinforced compositions and lens bodies made from same
    Patent number: 5623029
    Abstract: Compositions, preferably elastomeric compositions, comprise high refractive index polysiloxane-based cross-linked copolymers and high refractive index polymeric resin components. Such compositions, which have refractive indexes of at least about 1.46, preferably at least about 1.48, are useful in producing foldable intraocular lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Allergan
    Inventor: Shih-Liang S. Yang
  • Reinforced compositions and lens bodies made from same
    Patent number: 5512609
    Abstract: Compositions, preferably elastomeric compositions, comprise high refractive index polysiloxane-based cross-linked copolymers and high refractive index polymeric resin components. Such compositions, which have refractive indexes of at least about 1.46, preferably at least about 1.48, are useful in producing foldable intraocular lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Shih-Liang S. Yang
  • Ultraviolet light absorbing compounds, silicone compositions and methods for making same
    Patent number: 5466768
    Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorbing silicone composition is disclosed which comprises silicone base polymer and ultraviolet light absorbing component present as, or derived from, one or more silicon-containing ultraviolet light absorbing benzotriazole derivatives. Also disclosed are methods for producing such silicone compositions and derivatives. Such silicone compositions, which are preferably optically clear, are useful as lens materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Shih-Liang S. Yang