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Corneal incision marker
Assignee: MOSKOVSKY NAUCHNO-ISSLEDOVATELSKY INSTITUT MIKRO-KHIRRGII GLAZA
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Filing: 1983-01-18
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Granted: 1985-05-07
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Expires: 2003-01-18
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to ophthalmology and, more particularly, to a cornealncision marker adapted for use in surgical treatment, notably that of myopia. An instrument of this invention comprises a case in the form of a bush accommodating a sight, and plates in planar arrangement at right angles to the plane of the sight. The plates are brought into contact with the cornea leaving indentations which serve as guidelines to perform incisions. According to the invention, each plate is mounted on a separate holder, the latter being attached movably radially with respect to the bush, the holders being rigidly secured in their entirety to said bush, and provision is made for a drive to effect smooth synchronized movement of the plate holders.
Inventors
- 👤 Svyatoslav N. Fedorov
- 👤 Evgeny I. Degtev
- 👤 Vladimir N. Golubev
- 👤 Sergei V. Khromov
- 👤 Igor A. Yatsenko
- 👤 Alexandr A. Karavaev
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/007; A61F9/013; A61F9/0136; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/39; A61B2090/3937
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A device for marking locations for incisions on the cornea of an eye, said device comprising: an elongated, hollow case defining a bush; sight means for centering said device over the cornea, said sight means being positioned within said hollow case; multiple, radially oriented plates having sharpened, curvilinear edges for marking said incision locations on the cornea; means for holding said plates, said holding means having an outer surface and including a tapered surface which tapers inwardly from said outer surface in the direction of said case and away from said curvilinear edges, said holding means having a cylindrical end which is rigidly secured to said case, said plates being mounted on the holding means on an end opposite said tapered surface and extending outwardly of said bush; and drive means movably coupled to said case for engaging said tapered surface of said holding means for providing smooth synchronized movement to radially adjust the positions of said holding means and said plates.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
A device for marking locations for incisions on the cornea of an eye, said device comprising: an elongated, hollow case defining a bush; sight means for centering said device over the cornea, said sight means being positioned within said hollow case; multiple, radially oriented plates having sharpened, curvilinear edges for marking said incision locations on the cornea; means for holding said plates, said holding means having an outer surface and including a tapered surface which tapers inwardly from said outer surface in the direction of said case and away from said curvilinear edges, said holding means having a cylindrical end which is rigidly secured to said case, said plates being mounted on the holding means on an end opposite said tapered surface and extending outwardly of said bush; and drive means movably coupled to said case for engaging said tapered surface of said holding means for providing smooth synchronized movement to radially adjust the positions of said holding means and said plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A marker as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tapered surface of the holding means faces the bush, and said drive means includes a coupling nut in movably threaded engagement with the bush.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A marker as claimed in claim 2, wherein said coupling nut includes a flange facing in the direction of the plate holding means and engaging the tapering portion thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A marker as claimed in claim 3, wherein said flange of said coupling nut includes a peripheral surface that has a graduated scale thereon and the holding means includes a mark adjacent said graduated scale to set the desired radial positions of said plates.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-05-06 | 1988-11-05 | 1989-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-06 | 1992-11-05 | 1993-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-06 | 1996-11-05 | 1997-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |