Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Eye prosthesis
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-21
2006-02-21
McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Eye prosthesis
C623S006390
Reexamination Certificate
active
07001428
ABSTRACT:
A capsule clamping ring for implantation in the emptied capsule of the human crystalline lens which can permanently counteract a shrinkage of the capsule thanks to the fact that it can be stiffened after implantation. The open ring—as required for implantation—is designed in such a manner that it can be welded inside the eye. For this purpose, the open ends must touch, the area of contact must be visible through the pupillary opening and thus accessible for the laser, and the colour of the material and the surface geometry must be designed in such a manner that, when irradiated with a laser, locally circumscribed, merging melting zones can form.
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U. S. Appl. No. 10/004,708, filed Jun. 21, 2001, Hidenobu Nagai.
McDermott Corrine
Miller Cheryl
Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen, LLP
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