Nicholas J Webb

US Patent:

57187088, Feb 17, 1998

Filed:

Mar 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/813048

Inventors:

Nicholas J. Webb - Wrightwood CA

International Classification:

A61F 900

US Classification:

606107

Abstract:

An ophthalmic instrument for removing foreign objects from an ocular surface includes a multi-purpose tool head attached at an angle to the end of a handle. The generally flat tool head includes a main body and an upwardly angled distal tip. A pair of side scoops are arranged on the sides of the main body, and an omnidirectional plane is arranged between the side scoops. A V-shaped notch with a sharply beveled front edge is arranged on one side of the main body. The upturned distal tip is usable for prying out partially embedded objects. The V-shaped notch is usable for securely engaging both sides of an object and gently rocking it loose. The side scoops and the plane are usable for scooping or rocking loose objects. A graduated scale is provided on the tool head for measuring the size of the foreign objects. Accordingly, the present ophthalmic instrument provides several tools for removing foreign objects of different sizes, shapes, and consistencies.

US Patent:

61743216, Jan 16, 2001

Filed:

May 11, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/310061

Inventors:

Nicholas J. Webb - Wrightwood CA

Assignee:

Eagle Vision, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

H61B 1750

US Classification:

606210

Abstract:

The collagen forceps includes two elongate members coupled at a proximal live hinge. The elongate members are each provided with a knurled finger pad ergonomically contoured to stably receive a finger or thumb of a physician, and a manipulation tip having an interior collagen rod gripping surfaces. The manipulation tip of the collagen forceps includes two gripping channels preferably oriented substantially orthoganally relative to each other. In addition, the manipulation tip is preferably angled relative to an axis of the collagen forceps. The proximal end of the forceps includes a shaft which is also preferably angled relative to the axis, and thereby facilitates grip and balance of the collagen forceps in the hand of the physician.

US Patent:

57276846, Mar 17, 1998

Filed:

Aug 28, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/704243

Inventors:

Nicholas J. Webb - Wrightwood CA
Hiro Hayashi - White Plains NY

Assignee:

Mitsui Plastics Company - White Plains NY

International Classification:

B65D 8500
G01N 1908

US Classification:

206439

Abstract:

An apparatus and associated method which detects breaks and irregularities in a sealing arrangement, especially in heat-sealed, sterile packages by providing a standardized verification bar on the package adjacent a color coded sealing area. The verification bar may indicate examples of a proper seal, an underseal, and an overseal, as well as common seal problems such as bubbles, hairline voids and regular coextensive voids. The package which is especially useful as a sterilization pouch can be visually inspected both by the user of the package contents just prior to use and by the vendor of articles in the packages post assembly of the article into the sealed and sterilized package.

US Patent:

55692850, Oct 29, 1996

Filed:

Mar 23, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/409140

Inventors:

Nicholas J. Webb - Wrightwood CA

International Classification:

B26B 2500
A61B 1732

US Classification:

606180

Abstract:

A scalpel includes a circular blade rotatably attached to one end of a handle. A circular depth guard having a diameter smaller than that of the blade is rigidly and coaxially connected thereto. The depth guard includes tractional knurls arranged around a rim thereof. Pressing the blade into a piece of tissue causes penetration thereinto until the depth guard engages the tissue. Pulling the scalpel along the tissue causes the depth guard to roll along thereon and rotate the blade, which makes a cut with a rolling motion that minimizes tissue adhesion and dragging for a smooth and even incision. The depth guard ensures that the blade cuts at a precisely known and perfectly even depth. The tractional knurls ensure reliable rotation of the depth guard and the blade even on wet and slippery tissue. In a second embodiment, a rotary depth guard is attached to a fixed blade.

US Patent:

55780504, Nov 26, 1996

Filed:

Apr 4, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/222601

Inventors:

Nicholas J. Webb - Wrightwood CA

International Classification:

A61D 1700

US Classification:

606167

Abstract:

A handle sleeve for facilitating the use of ophthalmic and micro-surgical instruments such as scalpels includes a flexible tube which can be removably attached to the instrument handle. The sleeve preferably has a knurling pattern or a plurality of ridges disposed on its outside surface, to improve traction and tactile feel. The sleeve provides a superior gripping surface and significantly reduces the force necessary for the surgeon to maintain dynamic control of the instrument during surgical procedures, and also reduces stress associated with repetitive movement injury and cumulative trauma disorder.

US Patent:

59022345, May 11, 1999

Filed:

Apr 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/837229

Inventors:

Nicholas J. Webb - Wrightwood CA

International Classification:

G06F15/42

US Classification:

600300

Abstract:

A medical communication system for monitoring an ambulatory home-care patient is provided. The system includes a two-way pager worn by the patient and a computer storing the treatment plan of the patient. The computer initiates the transmission of inquiries to the pager worn by the patient and records responses transmitted by the patient back to the computerized system. The computerized system can contact the patient anywhere within a local service area. The patient responds to one or more inquiries from the system by pressing appropriate buttons on the two-way pager which are sent back to the computer. The responses are recorded by the computer. If the computer does not receive a response from the patient or if the responses do not fall within compliance guidelines, an automated phone call is initiated requesting the same information. If the patient responds to the automated phone call, the responses are recorded by the computer. If the patient fails to respond or provides non-complying responses to both the pager and the automated phone call, the treatment plan is forwarded to a staff nurse, who attempts to contact the patient by telephone.

US Patent:

58363092, Nov 17, 1998

Filed:

Jan 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/787381

Inventors:

Nicholas J. Webb - Wrightwood CA

International Classification:

A61G 1500

US Classification:

128845

Abstract:

A containment tray includes a contoured cradle having a floor surface and a drain portion, an entrance portion, a support portion situated between the entrance portion and the cradle, a raised rim, and a lower rim. The raised rim is provided around the cradle and support portion and provides splash protection from the fluids which drain into the cradle and a surface upon which a physician may stably rest his hands when performing surgery on a head or other body appendage held within the cradle. The lower rim provides stability for the containment tray as it rests on a surface. One preferred aspect of the containment tray is that the containment tray is made from a substantially transparent material, thereby not inhibiting the ability of a physician to view a wound or surgical site. Another preferred aspect is that the cradle is sloped toward the drain portion to facilitate drainage. A non-permeable closed cell foam may also be provided on the floor surface of the cradle.

US Patent:

58302263, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

May 2, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/850867

Inventors:

Nicholas J. Webb - Wrightwood CA
Richard W. Mendius - Millington TN

Assignee:

Eagle Vision, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 1732

US Classification:

606167

Abstract:

A microsurgical scalpel assembly including an elongate scalpel handle and a scalpel blade affixed at one end of the scalpel handle and a shield releasably affixed to the one end of the scalpel handle and extending away from the handle to operably surround the scalpel blade to isolate sharp surfaces of the scalpel blade from a surgeon and to protect the blade from damage during a re-sterilization autoclave procedure.