公开(公告)号：US20230157813A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-25

申请号：US18149759

申请日：2023-01-04

Applicant: ALCON INC.

Inventor： Kyle Brown ,  Tu Cam Tran ,  Yinghui Wu ,  Stephen J. Van Noy

IPC: A61F2/16

CPC classification number: A61F2/167 ,  A61F2/1678 ,  A61F2/1691 ,  A61F2/1662 ,  A61F2/1664

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a passage formed in a distal end portion of the intraocular lens injector. The passage may define an interior surface, and a ramp may be formed on the interior surface so as to cause a leading haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL) being advanced through the passage to lift above a surface of an optic of the IOL to ensure proper folding of the IOL.

公开(公告)号：US11413187B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-16

申请号：US16744646

申请日：2020-01-16

Applicant: ALCON INC.

Inventor： Stephen J. Van Noy ,  David Anthony Downer ,  Kyle Brown ,  Yinghui Wu

IPC: A61F9/007

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for implanting an intraocular lens into an eye are described. For example, an intraocular lens injector may include a plunger and an injector body that includes an insertion depth guard and a nozzle extending therefrom. The insertion depth guard is disposed at a distal end of the injector body to limit a distance that the nozzle penetrates the eye. The intraocular lens injector may also include a biasing element configured to generate a counterforce to distal movement of the plunger through the injector rod. An example intraocular lens injector may include a biasing element to produce a counterforce that opposes advancement of the plunger through the injector body. The counterforce provides for a more continuous advancement of the plunger while reducing or substantially eliminating abrupt changes in the rate at which the plunger is advanced through the injector body.

公开(公告)号：US11116627B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US16507137

申请日：2019-07-10

Applicant: Alcon Inc.

Inventor： Yinghui Wu ,  Douglas Brent Wensrich ,  Len Takudzwa Magara

IPC: A61F2/16

Abstract: Intraocular lens injectors described herein may include a symmetrical arranged storage compartment, nozzle passage, and plunger tip in order to symmetrically fold and provide symmetrical loading to an intraocular lens during advancement and delivery so as to avoid rotation of the intraocular lens about longitudinal, vertical, and/or lateral axes during advancement and/or delivery of the intraocular lens.

公开(公告)号：US20210052374A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：US16999480

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: Alcon Inc.

Inventor： Sudarshan B. Singh ,  Todd Taber ,  Yinghui Wu ,  Douglas Brent Wensrich ,  Trevor Haney ,  Andrew Check ,  Justin Benaquisto ,  Joe Marietta ,  Jonathan Penrod ,  Tim LaRoy ,  Bryce Porter

IPC: A61F2/16

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises a packaging comprising a passage. The IOL cartridge is removably disposed within the passage. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial configured to rotate upon withdrawal of the IOL cartridge from the passage, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL and release the IOL cartridge from the packaging upon rotation of the dial.

公开(公告)号：US20210052373A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：US16999434

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: ALCON INC.

Inventor： Sudarshan B. Singh ,  Todd Taber ,  Douglas Brent Wensrich ,  Yinghui Wu ,  Trevor Haney ,  Andrew Check ,  Justin Benacquisto ,  Joe Marietta ,  Jonathan Penrod ,  Tim LaRoy ,  Bryce Porter

IPC: A61F2/16

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises the IOL cartridge. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment comprising an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial. The IOL cartridge further comprises a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case. The IOL cartridge is configured to removably attach to a handpiece. The system further comprises a packaging comprising a base, wherein the IOL cartridge is disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; and a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, wherein the second removable cover is locked in place by the dial when the dial is in a non-rotated position.

公开(公告)号：US20200015956A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16507137

申请日：2019-07-10

Applicant: Alcon Inc.

Inventor： Yinghui Wu ,  Douglas Brent Wensrich ,  Len Takudzwa Magara

IPC: A61F2/16

Abstract: Intraocular lens injectors described herein may include a symmetrical arranged storage compartment, nozzle passage, and plunger tip in order to symmetrically fold and provide symmetrical loading to an intraocular lens during advancement and delivery so as to avoid rotation of the intraocular lens about longitudinal, vertical, and/or lateral axes during advancement and/or delivery of the intraocular lens.

公开(公告)号：US11931247B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US16999434

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: ALCON INC.

Inventor： Sudarshan B. Singh ,  Todd Taber ,  Douglas Brent Wensrich ,  Yinghui Wu ,  Trevor Haney ,  Andrew Check ,  Justin Benacquisto ,  Joe Marietta ,  Jonathan Penrod ,  Tim LaRoy ,  Bryce Porter

IPC: A61F2/16

CPC classification number: A61F2/1691 ,  A61F2/167 ,  A61F2/1678 ,  A61F2002/1683

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for storing and/or shipping an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge are provided. A system comprises the IOL cartridge. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment comprising an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge further comprises a dial disposed adjacent to the compartment, wherein an inner surface of the dial is exposed to the compartment. The dial is configured to fold the IOL upon rotation of the dial. The IOL cartridge further comprises a plunger case in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case. The IOL cartridge is configured to removably attach to a handpiece. The system further comprises a packaging comprising a base, wherein the IOL cartridge is disposed within the base; a first removable cover configured to cover a first portion of the IOL cartridge; and a second removable cover configured to cover a second portion of the IOL cartridge, wherein the second removable cover is locked in place by the dial when the dial is in a non-rotated position.

公开(公告)号：US20240033074A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18486110

申请日：2023-10-12

Applicant: Alcon Inc.

Inventor： Sudarshan B. Singh ,  Todd Taber ,  Yinghui Wu ,  Douglas Brent Wensrich ,  Sam Jang ,  Chris Pinkham

IPC: A61F2/16

CPC classification number: A61F2/1678 ,  A61F2/167

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for removably attaching a drive mechanism handpiece to an intraocular lens (IOL) cartridge that folds the IOL upon retraction of a cap, are provided. The IOL cartridge comprises a nozzle and a compartment configured to receive an IOL. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the compartment. The IOL cartridge also includes a retractable cap that covers the nozzle and the compartment. The retractable cap is configured to expose the nozzle and fold the IOL upon retraction of the retractable cap. The IOL cartridge may also include a plunger case that is in fluid communication with the compartment, wherein a plunger is movably disposed within the plunger case.

公开(公告)号：US20230301833A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-28

申请号：US18182573

申请日：2023-03-13

Applicant: Alcon Inc.

Inventor： Yinghui Wu

IPC: A61F9/007 ,  A61F2/02

CPC classification number: A61F9/007 ,  A61F2/02

Abstract: An apparatus for eye surgery. Some embodiments may comprise a housing, a bore through the housing, and a push rod at least partially disposed in the bore. The push rod may be operable to move between three rod positions within the bore. A plunger key may be coupled to the housing and operable to move between three key positions. In the first key position, the plunger key may prevent the push rod from moving from a first rod position. In the second key position, the plunger key may allow the push rod to slide through the bore from the first rod position to a second rod position. In the second key position, the plunger key may also allow the push rod to be rotated to advance to a third rod position. In the third key position, the plunger key may allow the push rod to slide through the bore from the second rod position to the third rod position.

公开(公告)号：US20230097833A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-30

申请号：US17819990

申请日：2022-08-16

Applicant: Alcon Inc.

Inventor： Yinghui Wu ,  Harlen Hoang ,  Nerea Garcia Ramila

IPC: A61F2/16

Abstract: An apparatus that can be used to fold an intraocular lens or other implant before inserting it into an eye in various locations using variable surgical techniques. Some embodiments may comprise or consist essentially of a haptic folding mechanism configured to fold one or more haptics onto the top of an optic prior to the optic being folded into a nozzle. In some embodiments, a leading haptic lifter or lifting mechanism can be configured to raise and constrain a leading haptic during implant delivery. This leading haptic folding mechanism can actively lift the leading haptic onto the top of the optic.