Patents by Inventor Thomas Mc Linden

Thomas Mc Linden 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).

  • Capsulorhexis forceps and method of use
    Patent number: 6306155
    Abstract: A capsulorhexis forceps is described which includes a unique removable hub and handle. The hub allows the use of the forceps as a cystotome in addition to a forceps. The hub design comprises a coaxial wire inside a cannula which provides minimal trauma when the forceps is opened and closed for repositioning during the capsulotromy. The hub is also replaceable and disposable after use. This flexibility in hub replacement allows the surgeon to use the forceps either in the initial open or closed position. The handle also may provide a constant grip force to the corneal flap independent of manual actuation force of the forceps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Lamar Chandler, Edwin G. Lee, Thomas Mc Linden, Aaron Szymanski
  • Capsulorhexis forceps with tab
    Patent number: D436662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Lamar Chandler, Edwin G. Lee, Thomas Mc Linden, Aaron Szymanski
  • Capsulorhexis forceps with bulb
    Patent number: D436663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Lamar Chandler, Edwin G. Lee, Thomas Mc Linden, Aaron Szymanski