Patents by Inventor Theodore S. Cribari, Jr

Theodore S. Cribari, Jr 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).

  • Phaco handpiece providing fingertip control of ultrasonic energy
    Patent number: 5433702
    Abstract: A handpiece for the phacoemulsification of cataract tissue is provided in accordance with the present invention. The handpiece can be operatively coupled to a phacoemulsification machine to supply the handpiece with irrigation fluid, aspiration suction and ultrasonic energy. The application of irrigation fluid and aspiration suction to the handpiece are preferably controlled with a foot pedal which is operatively coupled to the phacoemulsification machine. The application of ultrasonic energy to the handpiece is controlled by a button, slide tab, knob or the like which is preferably detachably mounted to the main body of the handpiece so that the application of ultrasonic energy can be manually controlled by the surgeon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Opthalmocare, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Zelman, Theodore S. Cribari, Jr.
  • Hand-held welding adaptor for a drill
    Patent number: D333598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Omniverse Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter F. Hayes, Theodore S. Cribari, Jr