US4242762A
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Posterior encapsuled implant lens
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-25
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1999-07-25
Abstract
Abstract An artificial intraocular lens (10) for encapsulation in the posterior chamber of an eye includes a generally triangular base element (12) with an optic element (14) positioned therein and a pin (22) extending outwardly from one corner thereof. Following extraction of the natural lens, the artificial lens (10) is positioned in the capsular sac with the optic element (14) posterior to the pupil and secured in place by a combination of tissue scarring within the capsular sac and superior clipping of the lens (10) to the iris with the pin (22). Another embodiment (30) includes an optic element (34) mounted in a support element (32) having two pins (42) extending outwardly from the corners thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerald L. Tennant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/16; A61F2/1613; A61F2/1616; A61F2/1602; A61F2/1605; A61F2/1608; A61F2002/1681; A61F2002/1683; A61F2002/1686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An artificial intraocular lens, comprising: a substantially flat base element dimensioned for implantation in the posterior chamber of an eye adjacent to the iris; said base element having coplanar posterior and anterior surfaces and a multi-sided periphery with rounded corners; an optic element mounted substantially centrally in said base element; and pin means extending outwardly from the periphery of at least one corner of said base element for clipping the lens to the iris.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An artificial intraocular lens, comprising: a substantially flat base element dimensioned for implantation in the posterior chamber of an eye adjacent to the iris; said base element having coplanar posterior and anterior surfaces and a multi-sided periphery with rounded corners; an optic element mounted substantially centrally in said base element; and pin means extending outwardly from the periphery of at least one corner of said base element for clipping the lens to the iris.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lens of claim 1, wherein the base element is generally triangular and includes three rounded corners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lens of claim 1, wherein the base element is generally rectangular and includes four rounded corners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The lens of claim 1, wherein the edges of said base element are rounded between the anterior and posterior surfaces about the entire periphery thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The lens of claim 1, wherein said base element includes a plurality of holes formed therethrough about said optic element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
108 words
An artificial intraocular lens for encapsulation in the posterior chamber of an eye to correct vision, which comprises: a substantially flat base element dimensioned for insertion in the capsular sac adjacent to the iris in the posterior chamber of the eye; said base element having anterior and posterior surfaces and a generally triangular configuration with rounded corners therein; an optic element mounted substantially centrally in said base element; and pin means extending outwardly from one corner in the periphery of said base element for clipping one end of the lens to the iris, the other end of the lens being secured by tissue scarring within the capsular sac.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
108 words
An artificial intraocular lens for encapsulation in the posterior chamber of an eye to correct vision, which comprises: a substantially flat base element dimensioned for insertion in the capsular sac adjacent to the iris in the posterior chamber of the eye; said base element having anterior and posterior surfaces and a generally triangular configuration with rounded corners therein; an optic element mounted substantially centrally in said base element; and pin means extending outwardly from one corner in the periphery of said base element for clipping one end of the lens to the iris, the other end of the lens being secured by tissue scarring within the capsular sac.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The lens of claim 6, wherein the periphery of said base element is rounded between the anterior and posterior surfaces about the entire periphery thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The lens of claim 6, wherein said base element includes holes formed therethrough between said optic element and the corners of said base element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The lens of claim 6, wherein said pin means comprises: a single pin of semi-rigid material with an inner portion extending outwardly substantially within the plane of said base element and an outer portion turned substantially perpendicular to said plane.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lens of claim 6, wherein the base and optic elements are formed as an integral unit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
108 words
An artificial intraocular lens for encapsulation in the posterior chamber of an eye to correct vision, which comprises: a substantially flat base element dimensioned for insertion in the capsular sac adjacent to the iris in the posterior chamber of the eye; said base element having anterior and posterior surfaces and a generally rectangular configuration with four rounded corners; an optic element mounted substantially centrally in said base element; and pin means extending outwardly from two corners in the periphery of said base element for clipping one end of the lens to the iris, the other end of the lens being secured by tissue scarring within the capsular sac.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
108 words
An artificial intraocular lens for encapsulation in the posterior chamber of an eye to correct vision, which comprises: a substantially flat base element dimensioned for insertion in the capsular sac adjacent to the iris in the posterior chamber of the eye; said base element having anterior and posterior surfaces and a generally rectangular configuration with four rounded corners; an optic element mounted substantially centrally in said base element; and pin means extending outwardly from two corners in the periphery of said base element for clipping one end of the lens to the iris, the other end of the lens being secured by tissue scarring within the capsular sac.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The lens of claim 11, wherein the margin of said base element is rounded between the anterior and posterior surfaces about the entire periphery thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The lens of claim 11, wherein said base element includes holes formed therethrough between said optic element and the corners of said base element.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The lens of claim 11, wherein each of said pin means comprises: a single pin of semi-rigid material with an inner portion extending outwardly substantially within the plane of said base element and an outer portion turned substantially perpendicular to said plane.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lens of claim 11, wherein the base and optic elements are formed as an integral unit.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |