US3139298A
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Instrument for inserting corneal lenses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-11
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1982-04-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard H Grabiel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/0061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR INSERTING CORNEAL LENSES COMPRISING A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL SUPPORTING MEMBER ADAPTED TO STABLY SUPPORT A ROUND CONCAVO-CONVEX LENS POSITIONED CONCENTRICALLY ON ITS MARGINAL EDGE AT ONE OF ITS ENDS; A SOURCE OF LIGHT AT THE END OF SAID HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL MEMBER OPPOSITE SAID ONE END; AND LIGHT-TRANSMITTING MEANS IN SAID HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL MEMBER FOR TRANSMITTING LIGHT OF GREATER INTENSITY ALONG THE AXIS OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER THAN IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE ANNULAR SPACE SURROUNDING SAID AXIS, SAID LIGHT-TRANSMITTING MEANS COMPRISING A SOLID CYLINDRICAL BODY HAVING AN OUTSIDE DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF SAID HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL SUPPORTING MEMBER, AND FURTHER HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION OF TRANSPARENT MATERIAL EXTENDING ALONG ITS AXIS, AND AN ANNULAR PORTION OF TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL SURROUNDING SAID CENTRAL PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR INSERTING CORNEAL LENSES COMPRISING A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL SUPPORTING MEMBER ADAPTED TO STABLY SUPPORT A ROUND CONCAVO-CONVEX LENS POSITIONED CONCENTRICALLY ON ITS MARGINAL EDGE AT ONE OF ITS ENDS; A SOURCE OF LIGHT AT THE END OF SAID HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL MEMBER OPPOSITE SAID ONE END; AND LIGHT-TRANSMITTING MEANS IN SAID HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL MEMBER FOR TRANSMITTING LIGHT OF GREATER INTENSITY ALONG THE AXIS OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER THAN IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE ANNULAR SPACE SURROUNDING SAID AXIS, SAID LIGHT-TRANSMITTING MEANS COMPRISING A SOLID CYLINDRICAL BODY HAVING AN OUTSIDE DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF SAID HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL SUPPORTING MEMBER, AND FURTHER HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION OF TRANSPARENT MATERIAL EXTENDING ALONG ITS AXIS, AND AN ANNULAR PORTION OF TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL SURROUNDING SAID CENTRAL PORTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |