Patents by Inventor William H. Kamerling

William H. Kamerling 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 template
    Patent number: 5569280
    Abstract: An ophthalmic template that is used for cutting an opening in the anterior capsule of the eye. It comprises a first member that has the same shape as the opening that is to be cut. A vacuum selectively retains the first member on the anterior capsule. A conduit introduces irrigating fluid into the anterior chamber to keep it formed. A method of making an opening in the anterior capsule of the eye including the steps of placing a template on the anterior capsule in the place where the opening is to be made, retaining the template in place, and removing the portion of said anterior capsule adjacent to the template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Inventor: William H. Kamerling