Device for inserting a flexible intraocular lens

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5873879
SERIAL NO

08961231

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A device for inserting a flexible intraocular lens into an eye comprising a tubular member and a plunger. The tubular member includes a staging area, a lumen and an open distal end. The staging area supports the lens in an unstressed state prior to engagement by the plunger. In the unstressed state, the optic of the lens is suspended in a pocket to avoid any substantial contact with interior portions of the tubular member. The plunger includes a slot in its distal tip for receiving and gripping the lens. With this construction, the lens can be inserted into the eye in one continuous motion. Further, the plunger holds the lens when the lens is moved out of the tubular member.

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  • CHIRON VISION CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Figueroa, Dennis Alexander Mission Viejo, CA 4 398
Heyman, Thomas Michael Poway, CA 4 398
Nigam, Alok Trabuco Cyn, CA 41 2834

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