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Applanation tonometer

Assignee: Johns Hopkins University
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Filing: 1967-11-17
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1987-11-17
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Abstract

Abstract AN ALL-ELECTRIC TONOMETER OF THE APPLANATION TYPE IS DISCLOSED. IN THE FORM OF A PEN-SIZE PROBE FOR APPLICATION TO THE CORNEA OF A PATIENT, THE DEVICE MAKES USE OF A STRAIN GAUGE T PRODUCE A FORCE SIGNAL. THE TEAR-WETTED AREA OF THE APPLANATION SURFACE PRODUCES ANOTHER SIGNAL PROPORTIONAL TO THIS AREA AND THE SIGNALS ARE EFFECTIVELY COMBINED AND READ OUT AS INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE ON A SINGLE METER.

Inventors

  • 👤 Harry F Holcomb
  • 👤 Miquel Martinez

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 06:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B3/00; A61B3/10; A61B3/16

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-02-22 1974-08-24 1975-02-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-02-22 1978-08-24 1979-02-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-02-22 1982-08-24 1983-02-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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