Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Van Noy
Stephen J. Van Noy 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).
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Patent number: 11957570Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic including an optic axis and a closed-loop haptic structure coupled to the optic via a frame surrounding the optic, the closed-loop haptic structure including a closed loop extending from first and second attachment points to the frame. The closed loop includes a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge has a first section having a first component extending in a first angular direction, a second section having a second component extending in a second angular direction opposite to the first angular direction, and a first connecting section between the first section and the second section. The second hinge has a third section having a third component extending in the second angular direction, a fourth section having a fourth component extending in the first angular direction, the fourth section being connected to the second section to form the closed loop.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Sung Kyu Lee, Stephen John Collins, Ian Michael Marks, Jonathan David Mccann, Jian Liu, Douglas Brent Wensrich, Stephen J. Van Noy
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Publication number: 20230157813Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a passage formed in a distal end portion of the intraocular lens injector. The passage may define an interior surface, and a ramp may be formed on the interior surface so as to cause a leading haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL) being advanced through the passage to lift above a surface of an optic of the IOL to ensure proper folding of the IOL.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Kyle Brown, Tu Cam Tran, Yinghui Wu, Stephen J. Van Noy
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Patent number: 11571294Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a passage formed in a distal end portion of the intraocular lens injector. The passage may define an interior surface, and a ramp may be formed on the interior surface so as to cause a leading haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL) being advanced through the passage to lift above a surface of an optic of the IOL to ensure proper folding of the IOL.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Kyle Brown, Tu Cam Tran, Yinghui Wu, Stephen J Van Noy
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Publication number: 20220339031Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a plunger and an injector body that includes an insertion depth guard and a nozzle extending therefrom. The insertion depth guard is disposed at a distal end of the injector body to limit a distance that the nozzle penetrates the eye. The intraocular lens injector may also include a biasing element configured to generate a counterforce to distal movement of the plunger through the injector rod. An example intraocular lens injector may include a biasing element to produce a counterforce that opposes advancement of the plunger through the injector body. The counterforce provides for a more continuous advancement of the plunger while reducing or substantially eliminating abrupt changes in the rate at which the plunger is advanced through the injector body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: STEPHEN J. VAN NOY, DAVID ANTHONY DOWNER, KYLE BROWN, YINGHUI WU
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Patent number: 11413187Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a plunger and an injector body that includes an insertion depth guard and a nozzle extending therefrom. The insertion depth guard is disposed at a distal end of the injector body to limit a distance that the nozzle penetrates the eye. The intraocular lens injector may also include a biasing element configured to generate a counterforce to distal movement of the plunger through the injector rod. An example intraocular lens injector may include a biasing element to produce a counterforce that opposes advancement of the plunger through the injector body. The counterforce provides for a more continuous advancement of the plunger while reducing or substantially eliminating abrupt changes in the rate at which the plunger is advanced through the injector body.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Van Noy, David Anthony Downer, Kyle Brown, Yinghui Wu
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Publication number: 20220226103Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic and a haptic structure coupled with the optic. The optic includes an optic axis. The haptic structure is coupled to the optic. The haptic structure retains the ophthalmic device within a capsular bag of a patient's eye. At least a portion of the haptic structure has a cross-section and a peripheral surface forming an outer periphery of a portion of the cross-section. At least a portion of the peripheral surface contacts the capsular bag and is smoothly curved.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Jian LIU, Stephen J. VAN NOY
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Patent number: 11337794Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic and a haptic structure coupled with the optic. The optic includes an optic axis. The haptic structure is coupled to the optic. The haptic structure retains the ophthalmic device within a capsular bag of a patient's eye. At least a portion of the haptic structure has a cross-section and a peripheral surface forming an outer periphery of a portion of the cross-section. At least a portion of the peripheral surface contacts the capsular bag and is smoothly curved.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Jian Liu, Stephen J. Van Noy
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Publication number: 20210307896Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic including an optic axis and a closed-loop haptic structure coupled to the optic via a frame surrounding the optic, the closed-loop haptic structure including a closed loop extending from first and second attachment points to the frame. The closed loop includes a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge has a first section having a first component extending in a first angular direction, a second section having a second component extending in a second angular direction opposite to the first angular direction, and a first connecting section between the first section and the second section. The second hinge has a third section having a third component extending in the second angular direction, a fourth section having a fourth component extending in the first angular direction, the fourth section being connected to the second section to form the closed loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: SUNG KYU LEE, STEPHEN JOHN COLLINS, IAN MICHAEL MARKS, JONATHAN DAVID MCCANN, JIAN LIU, DOUGLAS BRENT WENSRICH, STEPHEN J. VAN NOY
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Patent number: 11065108Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic including an optic axis and a closed-loop haptic structure coupled to the optic via a frame surrounding the optic, the closed-loop haptic structure including a closed loop extending from first and second attachment points to the frame. The closed loop includes a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge has a first section having a first component extending in a first angular direction, a second section having a second component extending in a second angular direction opposite to the first angular direction, and a first connecting section between the first section and the second section. The second hinge has a third section having a third component extending in the second angular direction, a fourth section having a fourth component extending in the first angular direction, the fourth section being connected to the second section to form the closed loop.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Sung Kyu Lee, Stephen John Collins, Ian Michael Marks, Jonathan David McCann, Jian Liu, Douglas Brent Wensrich, Stephen J. Van Noy
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Publication number: 20200188170Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a plunger and an injector body that includes an insertion depth guard and a nozzle extending therefrom. The insertion depth guard is disposed at a distal end of the injector body to limit a distance that the nozzle penetrates the eye. The intraocular lens injector may also include a biasing element configured to generate a counterforce to distal movement of the plunger through the injector rod. An example intraocular lens injector may include a biasing element to produce a counterforce that opposes advancement of the plunger through the injector body. The counterforce provides for a more continuous advancement of the plunger while reducing or substantially eliminating abrupt changes in the rate at which the plunger is advanced through the injector body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: STEPHEN J. VAN NOY, DAVID ANTHONY DOWNER, KYLE BROWN, YINGHUI WU
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Publication number: 20200163754Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a passage formed in a distal end portion of the intraocular lens injector. The passage may define an interior surface, and a ramp may be formed on the interior surface so as to cause a leading haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL) being advanced through the passage to lift above a surface of an optic of the IOL to ensure proper folding of the IOL.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Kyle Brown, Tu Cam Tran, Yinghui Wu, Stephen J. Van Noy
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Patent number: 10588780Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a plunger and an injector body that includes an insertion depth guard and a nozzle extending therefrom. The insertion depth guard is disposed at a distal end of the injector body to limit a distance that the nozzle penetrates the eye. The intraocular lens injector may also include a biasing element configured to generate a counterforce to distal movement of the plunger through the injector rod. An example intraocular lens injector may include a biasing element to produce a counterforce that opposes advancement of the plunger through the injector body. The counterforce provides for a more continuous advancement of the plunger while reducing or substantially eliminating abrupt changes in the rate at which the plunger is advanced through the injector body.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Van Noy, David Anthony Downer, Kyle Brown, Yinghui Wu
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Patent number: 10568735Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a passage formed in a distal end portion of the intraocular lens injector. The passage may define an interior surface, and a ramp may be formed on the interior surface so as to cause a leading haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL) being advanced through the passage to lift above a surface of an optic of the IOL to ensure proper folding of the IOL.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: ALCON INC.Inventors: Kyle Brown, Tu Cam Tran, Yinghui Wu, Stephen J Van Noy
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Publication number: 20190125521Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic and a haptic structure coupled with the optic. The optic includes an optic axis. The haptic structure is coupled to the optic. The haptic structure retains the ophthalmic device within a capsular bag of a patient's eye. At least a portion of the haptic structure has a cross-section and a peripheral surface forming an outer periphery of a portion of the cross-section. At least a portion of the peripheral surface contacts the capsular bag and is smoothly curved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: JIAN LIU, STEPHEN J. VAN NOY
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Publication number: 20190125522Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic including an optic axis and a closed-loop haptic structure coupled to the optic via a frame surrounding the optic, the closed-loop haptic structure including a closed loop extending from first and second attachment points to the frame. The closed loop includes a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge has a first section having a first component extending in a first angular direction, a second section having a second component extending in a second angular direction opposite to the first angular direction, and a first connecting section between the first section and the second section. The second hinge has a third section having a third component extending in the second angular direction, a fourth section having a fourth component extending in the first angular direction, the fourth section being connected to the second section to form the closed loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: SUNG KYU LEE, STEPHEN JOHN COLLINS, IAN MICHAEL MARKS, JONATHAN DAVID MCCANN, JIAN LIU, DOUGLAS BRENT WENSRICH, STEPHEN J. VAN NOY
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Publication number: 20180200046Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a passage formed in a distal end portion of the intraocular lens injector. The passage may define an interior surface, and a ramp may be formed on the interior surface so as to cause a leading haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL) being advanced through the passage to lift above a surface of an optic of the IOL to ensure proper folding of the IOL.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Kyle Brown, Tu Cam Tran, Yinghui Wu, Stephen J Van Noy
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Patent number: 10004595Abstract: An accommodating IOL includes a flexible optic membrane, a flexible skirt extending from an outer periphery of the flexible optic membrane and defining an outer periphery of the accommodating IOL, and a capsular contact ring configured to be positioned anterior to the flexible optic membrane and having a diameter less than a diameter at the outer periphery of the accommodating IOL. The accommodating IOL further includes a plurality of strut assemblies connecting the capsular contact ring and flexible skirt. When the capsular bag transitions from an accommodative state to a disaccomadative state, the capsular bag exerts a force on the capsular contact ring, at least a portion of that force being transferred to the flexible skirt by the plurality of strut assemblies. The transferred force causes a flattening of the flexible optic membrane in a manner that reduces the optical power of the accommodating IOL.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Jian Liu, Stephen J. Van Noy, Yin Yang
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Patent number: 9962334Abstract: The present invention is directed to ophthalmic devices that are loaded with therapeutic agent. The devices provide prolonged release of the therapeutic agent to the eye. The ophthalmic devices are typically formed of an ophthalmic material that is particularly desirable for the loading of therapeutic agent and/or the therapeutic agent is typically particularly desirable for loading to the ophthalmic material.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Brett E. Thomes, Stephen J. Van Noy, Chi-Chun Tsai
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Patent number: 9918831Abstract: Aspheric optical lenses (e.g., intraocular lenses and contact lenses) are provided. The intraocular lens includes a body portion defining an anterior optical surface and an opposing posterior optical surface. The anterior optical surface includes a central region surrounded by a first outer region and a second outer region. The central region has a first asphericity profile. The first outer region has a second asphericity profile that is different than the first asphericity profile of the central region. The second outer region has a third asphericity profile that is different than the second asphericity profile of the first outer region. The overall asphericity profile of the optical lens provides different depths of focus for different pupil sizes. The result is an optical lens that provides increased depth of focus or pseudo-accommodation while maintaining desired optical power and performance.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Robert Angelopoulos, Stephen J. Van Noy
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Publication number: 20170319474Abstract: The present invention is directed to ophthalmic devices that are loaded with therapeutic agent. The devices provide prolonged release of the therapeutic agent to the eye. The ophthalmic devices are typically formed of an ophthalmic material that is particularly desirable for the loading of therapeutic agent and/or the therapeutic agent is typically particularly desirable for loading to the ophthalmic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: BRETT E. THOMES, STEPHEN J. VAN NOY, CHI-CHUN TSAI