Patents by Inventor Timothy Bittner

Timothy Bittner 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).

  • Intraocular lens with iris spacer mechanism
    Patent number: 4585455
    Abstract: An intraocular lens utilizing an optical portion and having at least one appendage with a first end portion connected to the optical portion. A second end portion of the appendage is intended for contacting the periphery of the eye. The terminus of the second end portion of the appendage includes a spacer which is positioned between the terminus of the appendage and the iris. An intermediate portion of the appendage connects the first and second end portions of the appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Assignee: Ioptex Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Blackmore, Timothy Bittner
  • Intraocular lens with appendage manipulation loop
    Patent number: 4536896
    Abstract: An intraocular lens utilizing an optical portion and having at least one appendage connected to the same at the first end portion. The appendage includes a second end portion which is intended for contacting the anatomy of the eye. The appendage also includes an intermediate portion between the first and second end portions which is provided with a substantially closed loop to aid in manipulation of the appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1985
    Assignee: Ioptex Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Bittner
  • Vaulted intraocular lens
    Patent number: 4536895
    Abstract: An intraocular lens which is vaulted from contact with the iris utilizing an optical portion having an optical plane. The optical lens is positioned in the eye by connecting a first relatively rigid member to the optical portion. A first member attached to the optical portion and oriented away from the optical plane second part is connected to the first part and orients toward the optical plane in relation to the first part. A second relatively flexible member connects to the second part of the first member to form an appendage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1985
    Assignee: Ioptex Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Bittner
  • Intraocular lens with rotatable appendage
    Patent number: 4426741
    Abstract: An intraocular lens having an optical portion with at least one appendage associated with the same. The appendage includes a first portion and a connected second portion. The first portion of the appendage rotates in relation to the optical portion upon the application of an actuating force on the second portion of the appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1984
    Assignee: Ioptex Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Bittner