Christopher M Bonner

US Patent:

20050033202, Feb 10, 2005

Filed:

Apr 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/822437

Inventors:

Alan Chow - Wheaton IL, US
George McLean - Palo Alto CA, US
Vincent Chow - Hanover Park IL, US
Jay Cech - St. Charles IL, US
Christopher Bonner - Menlo Park CA, US
Vladimir Gelfandbein - Mountain View CA, US

International Classification:

A61H001/00

US Classification:

601046000

Abstract:

Mechanically activated objects or devices for use in treating degenerative retinal diseases are provided. Such devices apply mechanical forces to tissues of an eye to effectuate treatment and are configured for chronic implantation (thereby applying chronic stimulation/irritation) in or on the eye. The devices may be configured for contact with a retina of the eye, preferably positioned in a subretinal space. Various embodiments comprise a moving member configured for chronic contact with at least a portion of the eye, which moving member is activated by an actuator. In some embodiments, the actuator may be distally located relative to the moving member. Alternatively, the moving member may be supported by a body member that, optionally, also supports the actuator.

US Patent:

20080314443, Dec 25, 2008

Filed:

Jun 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/143556

Inventors:

Christopher Michael Bonner - Menlo Park CA, US
Peter Cousins - Menlo Park CA, US
Denis De Ceuster - Woodside CA, US

International Classification:

H01L 31/00

US Classification:

136255

Abstract:

A solar cell is described. The solar cell is fabricated on a substrate, the substrate having a front surface and a back surface. The substrate includes, at the front surface, a first region having a first global thickness and a second region having a second global thickness. The second global thickness is greater than the first global thickness. A plurality of alternating n-type and p-type doped regions is disposed at the back surface of the substrate.

US Patent:

20100121231, May 13, 2010

Filed:

Oct 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/576891

Inventors:

Alan Y. Chow - Wheaton IL, US
George Y. McLean - Palo Alto CA, US
Vincent Y. Chow - Hanover Park IL, US
Jay Cech - St. Charles IL, US
Christopher M. Bonner - Menlo Park CA, US
Vladimir Gelfandbein - Mountain View CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 9/00

US Classification:

601 15, 601 46

Abstract:

Mechanically activated objects or devices for use in treating degenerative retinal diseases are provided. Such devices apply mechanical forces to tissues of an eye to effectuate treatment and are configured for chronic implantation (thereby applying chronic stimulation/irritation) in or on the eye. The devices may be configured for contact with a retina of the eye, preferably positioned in a subretinal space. Various embodiments comprise a moving member configured for chronic contact with at least a portion of the eye, which moving member is activated by an actuator. In some embodiments, the actuator may be distally located relative to the moving member. Alternatively, the moving member may be supported by a body member that, optionally, also supports the actuator.