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US3925825A
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Supporting system for artificial intraocular lens
Assignee: American Optical Corp
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Filing: 1975-01-24
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1995-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A lens suitable for implantation in the eye is mounted within an implantable supporting system including a rim intimately fitted about the lens edge and having laterally extending anterior and posterior iris clips affixed thereto. The lens is captured and contained within the system of the rim and clips which, in turn, comprises the haptic section of the implant.
Inventors
- 👤 William Richards
- 👤 Bernard Grolman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/16; A61F2002/1681; A61F2002/1683; A61F2002/1686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A supporting system for an artificial intraocular lens comprising: a rim adapted to extend about at least the major portion of the periphery of a lens to be supported by said system; and at least one integral iris clip extending away from said rim, said clip including a portion adapted to partially overly at least one surface of said lens for preventing displacement thereof from said rim in a final assembly of said lens and supporting system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A supporting system for an artificial intraocular lens comprising: a rim adapted to extend about at least the major portion of the periphery of a lens to be supported by said system; and at least one integral iris clip extending away from said rim, said clip including a portion adapted to partially overly at least one surface of said lens for preventing displacement thereof from said rim in a final assembly of said lens and supporting system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A supporting system according to claim 1 including a plurality of iris clips, at least one of which comprises a loop of wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A supporting system according to claim 1 including a plurality of iris clips, at least one of which is in the configuration of a rod extending away from said iris.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A supporting system according to claim 1 including at least one posterior iris clip and at least one anterior iris clip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A supporting system according to claim 4 wherein said posterior and anterior iris clips are each in the form of a loop of wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A supporting system according to claim 4 wherein said posterior iris clip is in the form of a loop of wire and said anterior iris clip is in the configuration of a rod extending away from said rim.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination of an artificial intraocular lens and supporting system therefore comprising: a rim extended about at least the major portion of the periphery of said lens; and at least one integral iris clip extending away from said rim, said clip including a section partially overlying one surface of said lens for preventing displacement thereof from said rim.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination of an artificial intraocular lens and supporting system therefore comprising: a rim extended about at least the major portion of the periphery of said lens; and at least one integral iris clip extending away from said rim, said clip including a section partially overlying one surface of said lens for preventing displacement thereof from said rim.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination according to claim 7 including a plurality of iris clips, at least one of which comprises a loop of wire.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination according to claim 7 including a plurality of iris clips, at least one of which is in the configuration of a rod extending away from said rim.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 7 including at least one posterior iris clip and at least one anterior iris clip.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination according to claim 10 wherein said posterior and anterior iris clips are each in the form of a loop of wire.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination according to claim 10 wherein said posterior iris clip is in the form of a loop of wire and said anterior iris clip is in the configuration of a rod extending away from said rim.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |