Patents by Inventor Stephen G. Slade

Stephen G. Slade 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).

  • Ultrasonic microkeratome
    Publication number: 20040002722
    Abstract: The invention relates to medical instruments and methods for performing eye surgery to correct focusing deficiencies of the cornea. More particularly, the present invention relates to mechanical instruments known as microkeratomes, and related surgical methods for performing lamellar keratotomies and refractive surgery. The device is designed to create a flap of epithelium, or stroma and epithelial flap as is done now with LASIK. This will enable a new technique, ELF, or Epithelial Laser Flap, which will combine the advantages of LASIK and PRK, an older, but easier technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen G. Slade
  • Intraocular lens for posterior vaulting
    Publication number: 20020055777
    Abstract: An intraocular lens has a lesser dimension longitudinally of haptics attached thereto than in the longitudinal direction to provide increased posterior vaulting for accommodation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: J. Stuart Cumming, Stephen G. Slade
  • Intraocular lens for posterior vaulting
    Patent number: 6342073
    Abstract: An intraocular lens has a lesser dimension longitudinally of haptics attached thereto than in the longitudinal direction to provide increased posterior vaulting for accommodation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Inventors: J. Stuart Cumming, Stephen G. Slade