Patents by Inventor Todd Taber
Todd Taber 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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Publication number: 20250041050Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an implant to an eye using hydraulic fluid flow or pressure. An implant may be stored, advanced, and delivered to an eye using hydraulic fluid stored in a sterile container through a hollow advancement plunger. The plunger may rigidly advance the implant to a sealed position in a first phase, and then the implant may be advanced into the eye via hydraulic pressure or fluid flow in a second phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Inventors: Todd Taber, Kathryn Jensen, Michael Piazza, Jestwin Edwin Lee, IV, Saumya Dilip Yadav, Pradeep Magadum, Austin Xavier Rodeheaver
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Patent number: 12156805Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an implant to an eye using hydraulic fluid flow or pressure. An implant may be stored, advanced, and delivered to an eye using hydraulic fluid stored in a sterile container through a hollow advancement plunger. The plunger may rigidly advance the implant to a sealed position in a first phase, and then the implant may be advanced into the eye via hydraulic pressure or fluid flow in a second phase.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: ALCON INC.Inventors: Todd Taber, Kathryn Jensen, Michael Piazza, Jestwin Edwin Lee, IV, Saumya Dilip Yadav, Pradeep Shivalingappa Magadum, Austin Xavier Rodeheaver
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Publication number: 20240245505Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises the IOL cartridge comprising a nozzle, a compartment comprising an IOL, and a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment, and the dial is configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial. The IOL cartridge further comprises a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case. The system further comprises a packaging comprising a base, wherein the IOL cartridge is disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; and a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, wherein the second removable cover is locked in place when the dial is in a non-rotated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Sudarshan B. Singh, Todd Taber, Douglas Brent Wensrich, Yinghui Wu, Trevor Haney, Andrew Check, Justin Benacquisto, Joe Marietta, Jonathan Penrod, Tim LaRoy, Bryce Porter
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Publication number: 20240148494Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises a packaging comprising a passage. The IOL cartridge is removably disposed within the passage. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial configured to rotate upon withdrawal of the IOL cartridge from the passage, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL and release the IOL cartridge from the packaging upon rotation of the dial.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Sudarshan B. SINGH, Todd TABER, Yinghui WU, Douglas Brent WENSRICH, Trevor HANEY, Andrew CHECK, Justin BENAQUISTO, Joe MARIETTA, Jonathan PENROD, Tim LAROY, Bryce PORTER
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Publication number: 20240090997Abstract: An apparatus for eye surgery may comprise a nozzle having a delivery lumen, an implant bay coupled to the nozzle, an implant disposed in the implant bay, and an actuator coupled to the implant bay. The actuator may comprise a housing, a plunger disposed within the housing, a bore through the plunger, a first coupling proximate to a first end of the plunger, and a second coupling integral to the housing. The bore may be fluidly coupled to the implant bay. The first coupling may be configured to receive a hydraulic driver and fluidly couple a working fluid in the hydraulic driver to the bore. A portion of the plunger may be slidingly disposed through the second coupling. In some embodiments, the second coupling may be configured to retain a drive coupling of the hydraulic driver in a fixed position relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Todd Taber, Kathryn Jensen, Jestwin Edwin Lee, IV, Pradeep Magadum, Saumya Dilip Yadav
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Patent number: 11931247Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises the IOL cartridge. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment comprising an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial. The IOL cartridge further comprises a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case. The IOL cartridge is configured to removably attach to a handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Sudarshan B. Singh, Todd Taber, Douglas Brent Wensrich, Yinghui Wu, Trevor Haney, Andrew Check, Justin Benacquisto, Joe Marietta, Jonathan Penrod, Tim LaRoy, Bryce Porter
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Patent number: 11925548Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an implant to an eye using hydraulic fluid flow or pressure. An implant may be stored, advanced, and delivered to an eye using hydraulic fluid stored in a sterile container through a hollow advancement plunger. The plunger may rigidly advance the implant to a sealed position in a first phase, and then the implant may be advanced into the eye via hydraulic pressure or fluid flow in a second phase.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventors: Todd Taber, Kathryn Jensen, Michael Piazza, Jestwin Edwin Lee, IV, Saumya Dilip Yadav, Pradeep Shivalingappa Magadum, Austin Xavier Rodeheaver
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Patent number: 11911263Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises a packaging comprising a passage. The IOL cartridge is removably disposed within the passage. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial configured to rotate upon withdrawal of the IOL cartridge from the passage, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL and release the IOL cartridge from the packaging upon rotation of the dial.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Sudarshan B. Singh, Todd Taber, Yinghui Wu, Douglas Brent Wensrich, Trevor Haney, Andrew Check, Justin Benaquisto, Joe Marietta, Jonathan Penrod, Tim LaRoy, Bryce Porter
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Publication number: 20240033074Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for removably attaching a drive mechanism handpiece to an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge that folds the IOL upon retraction of a cap, are provided. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge also includes a retractable cap that covers the nozzle and the compartment. The retractable cap is configured to expose the nozzle and fold the IOL upon retraction of the retractable cap. The IOL cartridge may also include a plunger case that is in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Sudarshan B. Singh, Todd Taber, Yinghui Wu, Douglas Brent Wensrich, Sam Jang, Chris Pinkham
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Publication number: 20240016600Abstract: A system or apparatus for using a cartridge for eye surgery. An implant may be mechanically advanced to a sealed position in a first phase, and then the implant may be advanced into the eye via hydraulic pressure or fluid flow in a second phase. An actuator may comprise a hollow plunger and a chamber configured to receive the cartridge. The actuator may be configured to fluidly couple the cartridge to an implant bay. In a first delivery phase, the actuator may move the plunger to advance the implant into a nozzle. In a second delivery phase, the actuator may move a working fluid from the cartridge through the plunger to advance the implant through the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Todd Taber, Jestwin Lee, IV, Kathryn Jensen, Pradeep Magadum, Saumya Dilip Yadav
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Publication number: 20230404744Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an implant to an eye using hydraulic fluid flow or pressure. An implant may be stored, advanced, and delivered to an eye using hydraulic fluid stored in a sterile container through a hollow advancement plunger. The plunger may rigidly advance the implant to a sealed position in a first phase, and then the implant may be advanced into the eye via hydraulic pressure or fluid flow in a second phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Todd Taber, Kathryn Jensen, Michael Piazza, Jestwin Edwin Lee, IV, Saumya Dilip Yadav, Pradeep Shivalingappa Magadum, Austin Xavier Rodeheaver
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Patent number: 11839537Abstract: An apparatus for eye surgery may comprise a nozzle having a delivery lumen, an implant bay coupled to the nozzle, an implant disposed in the implant bay, and an actuator coupled to the implant bay. The actuator may comprise a housing, a plunger disposed within the housing, a bore through the plunger, a first coupling proximate to a first end of the plunger, and a second coupling integral to the housing. The bore may be fluidly coupled to the implant bay. The first coupling may be configured to receive a hydraulic driver and fluidly couple a working fluid in the hydraulic driver to the bore. A portion of the plunger may be slidingly disposed through the second coupling. In some embodiments, the second coupling may be configured to retain a drive coupling of the hydraulic driver in a fixed position relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Inventors: Todd Taber, Kate Jensen, Jestwin Edwin Lee, IV, Pradeep Magadum, Saumya Dilip Yadav
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Patent number: 11833032Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for removably attaching a drive mechanism handpiece to an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge that folds the IOL upon retraction of a cap, are provided. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge also includes a retractable cap that covers the nozzle and the compartment. The retractable cap is configured to expose the nozzle and fold the IOL upon retraction of the retractable cap. The IOL cartridge may also include a plunger case that is in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Sudarshan B. Singh, Todd Taber, Yinghui Wu, Douglas Brent Wensrich, Sam Jang, Chris Pinkham
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Publication number: 20230240837Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for removably attaching a drive mechanism handpiece to an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge that folds the IOL upon removal of a cap, are provided. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a housing comprising a slide. A compartment configured to receive an IOL is disposed within the housing. An interior portion of the slide is exposed to the compartment. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The cap covers the nozzle and the slide. The cap is configured to expose the nozzle and advance the slide to fold the IOL upon removal of the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Sudarshan B. SINGH, Todd TABER, Yinghui WU, Douglas Brent WENSRICH, Sam JANG, Chris PINKHAM
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Publication number: 20230218388Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) folding device is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Yinghui WU, Douglas Brent WENSRICH, Todd TABER, Len Takudzwa MAGARA
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Patent number: 11642219Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for removably attaching a drive mechanism handpiece to an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge that folds the IOL upon removal of a cap, are provided. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a housing comprising a slide. A compartment configured to receive an IOL is disposed within the housing. An interior portion of the slide is exposed to the compartment. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The cap covers the nozzle and the slide. The cap is configured to expose the nozzle and advance the slide to fold the IOL upon removal of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Sudarshan B. Singh, Todd Taber, Yinghui Wu, Douglas Brent Wensrich, Sam Jang, Chris Pinkham
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Patent number: 11633276Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) folding device is described.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Yinghui Wu, Douglas Brent Wensrich, Todd Taber, Len Takudzwa Magara
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Publication number: 20220370196Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) injectors and associated methods are described. The IOL injectors may include a collapsible portion configured to reduce the length of the IOL injector when the collapsible portion is altered from an uncollapsed configuration to a collapsed configuration. In some instances, an IOL may be advanced from a storage location to a dwell location when the collapsible portion is altered from the uncollapsed configuration to the collapsed configuration. The IOL injectors may also include a combination push and screw drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Douglas Brent Wensrich, Todd Taber, Len Takudzwa Magara, Jian Liu
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Patent number: 11439499Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) injectors and associated methods are described. The IOL injectors may include a collapsible portion configured to reduce the length of the IOL injector when the collapsible portion is altered from an uncollapsed configuration to a collapsed configuration. In some instances, an IOL may be advanced from a storage location to a dwell location when the collapsible portion is altered from the uncollapsed configuration to the collapsed configuration. The IOL injectors may also include a combination push and screw drive.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Douglas Brent Wensrich, Todd Taber, Len Takudzwa Magara, Jian Liu
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Publication number: 20220226104Abstract: A magnetically coupled drive module for delivering an implant to an eye. An implant may be stored, advanced, and delivered to an eye using a powered drive module. The drive module may be decoupled and sterilized for reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Austin Xavier Rodeheaver, Todd Taber, John Briant, Grant Corthorn, Rob May, Martin Orrell, Trevor Penhallurick, David Pooley, Catherine Wyman, Charlie Constable