Patents by Inventor Toufic S Melki

Toufic S Melki 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).

  • Ophthalmic marker for surgical retinal vitreous procedures
    Patent number: 8088134
    Abstract: The invention relates to ophthalmology surgical procedures, and specifically to vitreous retinal surgical procedures for marking positions for incision/injection sites on the scleral surface of the eye. The types of ophthalmic vitreous surgical procedures for which are applicable include but not limited to, vitrectomies performed in hospital operating rooms and vitreous injections are routinely performed in doctor's offices for a variety of procedures to treat abnormal eye conditions. The invention discloses a range of scleral limbal marker for adult human patients, pediatric patients, and domestic and other animals. The invention discloses markers in materials capable of sterilization and for markers in materials suitable for disposal and packaged in vacuum sealed packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Toufic S Melki
  • Ophthalmic marker for surgical retinal vitreous procedures
    Publication number: 20090043322
    Abstract: The invention relates to ophthalmology surgical procedures, and specifically to vitreous retinal surgical procedures for marking positions for incision/injection sites on the scleral surface of the eye. The types of ophthalmic vitreous surgical procedures for which are applicable include but not limited to, vitrectomies performed in hospital operating rooms and vitreous injections are routinely performed in doctor's offices for a variety of procedures to treat abnormal eye conditions. The invention discloses a range of scleral limbal marker for adult human patients, pediatric patients, and domestic and other animals. The invention discloses markers in materials capable of sterilization and for markers in materials suitable for disposal and packaged in vacuum sealed packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Toufic S. Melki