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Incision guide for intra-ocular surgery
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-10-06
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Granted: 1999-09-14
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Expires: 2017-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A surgical aid apparatus and methods for making corneal incisions are disclosed. The apparatus includes a stabilizer pivotally mounted on a body which slidably houses a keratome.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald E. Dykes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/007; A61F9/013; A61F9/00736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
An apparatus for making surgical incisions, and intra-ocular incisions, the apparatus comprising: a blade; means for housing said blade; means for stabilizing said house on the eye, wherein said stabilizing means comprises pivot means for pivotally mounting said stabilizing means on said housing means; means for moving said blade forward and backward within said housing means; means within said housing means for stopping said motion forward and backward of said blade at predetermined positions; and means for stopping pivoting movement of said stabilizing means at at least one predetermined position; whereby said blade is maintained in proper orientation in relation to said housing means and in relation to a desired incision location.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
An apparatus for making surgical incisions, and intra-ocular incisions, the apparatus comprising: a blade; means for housing said blade; means for stabilizing said house on the eye, wherein said stabilizing means comprises pivot means for pivotally mounting said stabilizing means on said housing means; means for moving said blade forward and backward within said housing means; means within said housing means for stopping said motion forward and backward of said blade at predetermined positions; and means for stopping pivoting movement of said stabilizing means at at least one predetermined position; whereby said blade is maintained in proper orientation in relation to said housing means and in relation to a desired incision location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said housing means comprises: a generally tubular body comprising an interior surface, said interior surface comprising means for stabilizing an internal sleeve; and a generally tubular internal sleeve slidably fitting within said body and cooperating with said means for stabilizing said internal sleeve, said internal sleeve further comprising an exterior surface, and an interior surface for receiving said blade, said interior surface of said internal sleeve further comprising means for stabilizing said blade within said internal sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said means for stabilizing said internal sleeve in said body comprises a groove formed from the interior surface of said body and a cooperating ridge formed from the exterior surface of said internal sleeve, wherein said groove and said ridge slidably engage each other to permit movement of said internal sleeve forward and backward in said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said body comprises a yoke for attaching said means for stabilizing said means for housing said blade.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said yoke comprises 2 prongs, each prong comprising a pin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said means for stabilizing said internal sleeve comprises a cooperating ridge and groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for moving said blade forward and backward within said housing means comprises a cooperating groove and ridge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said blade is mounted on a keratome and said housing means houses said keratome comprising said blade.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for stabilizing said housing comprises an open ring, said ring being open proximal to said housing means to permit said blade to move into the interior void of said open ring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said pivot means comprises a cooperating pin and hole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means within said housing for stopping said motion backward of said blade comprises a removable end piece attached to said housing means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said end piece further comprises an orifice, and wherein said blade, and said means for moving said blade forward and backward within said housing means, extend out of said orifice when said blade is retracted in said housing means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said blade is a diamond blade.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said blade is an E series trapezoid diamond blade.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said housing means comprises a recessed bottom portion to allow proper positioning of said housing means about an eye for making an incision.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for moving said blade forward and backward allows for approximately 15° of rotational movement around either side of said moving means.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
209 words
A method for making a clear corneal incision utilizing an apparatus comprising: a blade; means for housing said blade; means for stabilizing said housing means on the eye, wherein said means for stabilizing is pivotally mounted on said means for housing said blade; means for moving said blade forward and backward within said housing means; and means within said housing means for stopping said motion of said blade at a (at least one) predetermined position; means for stopping pivoting movement of said stabilizing means at predetermined positions; whereby said blade is maintained in proper orientation in relation to said housing means and in relation to a desired incision location, the method comprising: retracting the blade within the housing means to protect the blade; placing the means for stabilizing said housing means securely around the iris of an eye with the housing means forming an angle in relation to the plane of the iris of greater than zero degrees; pivoting the housing means so that the blade within the housing is in the desired position in relation to the cornea and the iris; moving the blade in the housing means toward and into the cornea, thereby making an incision in the cornea; and retracting the blade into the housing means.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
209 words
A method for making a clear corneal incision utilizing an apparatus comprising: a blade; means for housing said blade; means for stabilizing said housing means on the eye, wherein said means for stabilizing is pivotally mounted on said means for housing said blade; means for moving said blade forward and backward within said housing means; and means within said housing means for stopping said motion of said blade at a (at least one) predetermined position; means for stopping pivoting movement of said stabilizing means at predetermined positions; whereby said blade is maintained in proper orientation in relation to said housing means and in relation to a desired incision location, the method comprising: retracting the blade within the housing means to protect the blade; placing the means for stabilizing said housing means securely around the iris of an eye with the housing means forming an angle in relation to the plane of the iris of greater than zero degrees; pivoting the housing means so that the blade within the housing is in the desired position in relation to the cornea and the iris; moving the blade in the housing means toward and into the cornea, thereby making an incision in the cornea; and retracting the blade into the housing means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
42 words
A surgical apparatus for use with a keratome, the apparatus comprising: a sleeve for holding a keratome; a body for slidably retaining said sleeve; a yoke at the distal end of said body; and an open ring pivotally mounted on said yoke.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
42 words
A surgical apparatus for use with a keratome, the apparatus comprising: a sleeve for holding a keratome; a body for slidably retaining said sleeve; a yoke at the distal end of said body; and an open ring pivotally mounted on said yoke.
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