IP Library Granted Patent US 8,690,941
Granted Patent B2
US 8,690,941 · App. 13/252,548 · Granted Apr 8, 2014

Intraocular lens surgical system and method

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Patent No.
US 8,690,941
App. No.
13/252,548
Granted
Apr 8, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

Various systems, apparatuses, and processes may be used for intraocular lens surgery. In particular implementations, a system for intraocular lens surgery may include an intraocular lens insertion cartridge and an intraocular lens interface adapted to engage an intraocular lens for advancement through the intraocular lens insertion cartridge. The system may also include a bracket that is detachably attached to the intraocular lens insertion cartridge and that facilitates securing the intraocular lens interface relative to the intraocular lens insertion cartridge.

Claims (22)

1. A system comprising:

an intraocular lens insertion cartridge;

a detachable bracket coupled to the intraocular lens insertion cartridge;

a cavity formed between an exterior surface of the intraocular lens insertion cartridge and the detachable bracket; and

an intraocular lens interface adapted to engage an intraocular lens for advancement through the intraocular lens insertion cartridge, at least a portion of the intraocular lens interface wholly disposed within the cavity,

wherein the intraocular lens insertion cartridge comprises first wings, wherein the bracket comprises second wings, and wherein the second wings receive the first wings, and

wherein the first wings comprise detents, wherein the second wings comprise tabs, and wherein the detents of the first wings abut tabs of the second wings.

2. A system comprising:

an intraocular lens insertion cartridge;

a detachable bracket coupled to the intraocular lens insertion cartridge;

a cavity formed between an exterior surface of the intraocular lens insertion cartridge and the detachable bracket; and

an intraocular lens interface adapted to engage an intraocular lens for advancement through the intraocular lens insertion cartridge, at least a portion of the intraocular lens interface wholly disposed within the cavity,

wherein the bracket comprises a detent, wherein the intraocular lens interface is disposed within the cavity between the detent of the bracket and an exterior surface of the intraocular lens insertion cartridge, and

wherein the bracket comprises a protuberance formed at an end of the detent, the detent is adapted to engage an end of the intraocular lens interface.

3. A system comprising:

an intraocular lens insertion cartridge comprising a passage and protuberances extending from an exterior surface of the intraocular lens insertion cartridge;

a detachable bracket coupled to the intraocular lens insertion cartridge;

a cavity defined between the intraocular lens insertion cartridge; and

an intraocular lens interface disposed within the cavity between the protuberances,

wherein the bracket comprises a detent,

wherein the detent extends along the intraocular lens interface disposed within the cavity, and

wherein the bracket comprises a protuberance formed at an end of the detent, the detent is adapted to engage an end of the intraocular lens interface.

Assignments (1)
CONFIRMATORY DEED OF ASSIGNMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 8, 2019 Recorded Dec 10, 2019
From: NOVARTIS AG
To: ALCON INC.
Reel/Frame 051454/0788 →