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Thin Large-Diameter Optics Foldable Intraocular Lens
A foldable intraocular lens designed to reduce dysphotopsia, enable small incision insertion, and provide high dioptric power Institute Reference: 6-20034 Background Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are commonly used in cataract surgery to replace the natural lens of the eye. While modern cataract surgery relies on small incisions to minimize complications...
Published: 10/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Scott Macrae, David Huang
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Category(s): Optics, Surgical/Medical Device
Apparatus and Method for Enhancing Corneal Lenticular Surgery with Laser Refractive Index Changes
Combines SMILE surgery with laser refractive index modification for precise vision correction, reducing aberrations and enhancing outcomes Institute Reference: 2-17009 Background Corneal lenticular surgery, such as SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction), is widely used for correcting vision impairments like myopia and astigmatism. However, limitations...
Published: 10/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Leonard Zheleznyak, Scott Catlin
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Category(s): Optics, Surgical/Medical Device
Laser Induced Refractive Index Change (LIRIC) Writing in Dehydrated Ophthalmic Materials
LIRIC writing induces refractive index changes in dehydrated hydrogels, offering potential for dry contact lens production Institute Reference: 2-23005 Background Refractive errors, such as myopia, affect over 43% of the global population, with corrective devices like glasses and contact lenses relying on lens shape to correct vision. However, this...
Published: 10/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Wayne Knox, Quazi Rushnan Islam
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Category(s): Surgical/Medical Device, Optics
Real-time Multispectral Polarimetric Imaging for Noninvasive Identification of Nerves and Other Tissues
Real-time multispectral polarimetric imaging system for non-invasive tissue identification to aid surgeons during operations Institute Reference: 2-23025 Background During surgeries, distinguishing between nerves and surrounding tissues is often challenging, leading to risks of accidental nerve damage. Traditional visual methods offer limited assistance...
Published: 10/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Wayne Knox, Gregory Heyworth, David Mitten, Haolin Liao
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Category(s): Optics, Surgical/Medical Device
Spatio-Temporal-Angular Beam Multiplexer for Writing Refractive Index Changes in Optical Materials
Laser beam multiplexer for enhanced refractive index writing in ocular tissues, boosting efficiency and control in laser eye surgery Institute Reference: 2-20087 Background Ophthalmic and optical materials often require fine-tuned modifications in refractive index to improve visual performance. Conventional methods for writing refractive index changes...
Published: 10/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Wayne Knox
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Category(s): Surgical/Medical Device, Optics, Research Tools
Silk Ophthalmic Devices Incorporating Laser-Induced Refractive Index Change
Silk-based ophthalmic devices use femtosecond laser technology to enable biocompatible, customizable vision correction solutions Institute Reference: 2-24012 Background Femtosecond micromachining has gained traction as a precise tool for inducing refractive index (RI) changes in transparent materials. This technique has been applied to ophthalmic...
Published: 10/21/2024   |   Inventor(s): Wayne Knox, Susana Marcos, Quazi Rushnan Islam
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Category(s): Optics, Surgical/Medical Device
Estimation of Intraocular Lens Position and Tilt from Full Crystalline Lens Geometry
New 3D lens geometry-based formula improves intraocular lens positioning, reducing refractive errors in cataract surgery Institute Reference: 6-24053 Background In cataract surgery, selecting the correct intraocular lens (IOL) power is essential for achieving optimal visual outcomes. However, this process is often challenging due to the difficulty...
Published: 10/21/2024   |   Inventor(s): Susana Marcos, Eduardo Martinez-Enriquez, Yue Zhao, Scott Macrae, Derick Ansah, Haci Ugur Celik, Müjdat Cetin
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Category(s): Optics, Surgical/Medical Device
Myofunctional Training with Negative Airway Pressure for OSA Treatment During the Day
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasingly common form of sleep-disordered breathing, with an incidence of 15% in men and 5% in women and characterized by repetitive collapse or obstruction of the pharyngeal airway during sleep. According to the Wisconsin sleep cohort study in the United States, the estimated prevalence of moderate...
Published: 5/7/2024   |   Inventor(s): Suzanne Karan, Denham Ward
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Category(s): Surgical/Medical Device
Infection and Tampering Prevention of Vascular Access Ports
Background Central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) are deadly health care associated infections (HAI), with reported mortality of 12% to 25%. CLABSI primarily occurs during catheter insertion, access line attachment to the catheter, and/or maintenance of the access line. Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines are routinely...
Published: 5/7/2024   |   Inventor(s): Kathleen Pratt
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Category(s): Surgical/Medical Device
H-Scan Trajectories and Disease-Specific Imaging
Background Ultrasound imaging is based on the detection and interpretation of scattered ultrasound waves from tissues, and is used worldwide used for diagnostic purposes. Unfortunately, the traditional B-scan imaging technique used in 2D-imaging systems is not able to clearly differentiate fine details of inhomogeneous tissues. Additionally, measurements...
Published: 5/7/2024   |   Inventor(s): Kevin Parker, Jihye Baek
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Category(s): Surgical/Medical Device
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