Robert S Dotson

US Patent:

7479136, Jan 20, 2009

Filed:

Sep 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/858351

Inventors:

Robert S. Dotson - Oak Ridge TN, US

International Classification:

A61B 18/18

US Classification:

606 4, 606 3, 606 5, 607 88, 128898

Abstract:

An ophthalmic phototherapy device () and associated phototherapy treatment method for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy device () includes a light emitting mechanism () for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates activity in the eye tissue to promote healing. The ophthalmic phototherapy method includes exposing the damaged or diseased eye tissue to light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time.

US Patent:

20060235493, Oct 19, 2006

Filed:

Apr 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/106416

Inventors:

Robert Dotson - Oak Ridge TN, US

International Classification:

A61N 5/06

US Classification:

607089000

Abstract:

An ophthalmic phototherapy device () and associated phototherapy treatment method for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy device () includes a light emitting mechanism () for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates activity in the eye tissue to promote healing. The ophthalmic phototherapy method includes exposing the damaged or diseased eye tissue to light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time.

US Patent:

20080269730, Oct 30, 2008

Filed:

Jul 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/172697

Inventors:

Robert S. Dotson - Oak Ridge TN, US

International Classification:

A61F 9/01
A61B 18/20

US Classification:

606 5, 606 4

Abstract:

An ophthalmic phototherapy device and associated phototherapy treatment method for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy device includes a light emitting mechanism for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy method includes directing light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time to a portion of damaged or diseased eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates cellular activity in the eye tissue to promote healing.

US Patent:

20130079759, Mar 28, 2013

Filed:

Nov 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/679557

Inventors:

Robert S. Dotson - Bainbridge Island WA, US
Graham Merry - Toronto, CA

International Classification:

A61F 9/008

US Classification:

606 4

Abstract:

An ophthalmic phototherapy device and associated phototherapy treatment method for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy device includes a light emitting mechanism for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue. The ophthalmic phototherapy method includes directing light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time to a portion of damaged or diseased eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates cellular activity in the eye tissue to promote healing.

US Patent:

46093680, Sep 2, 1986

Filed:

Aug 22, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/643252

Inventors:

Robert S. Dotson - Oak Ridge TN

International Classification:

A61B 1720

US Classification:

604 22

Abstract:

A surgical handpiece having an ultrasonically driven tool operated by gas under pressure. A surgical handpiece useable for ophthalmic and other microsurgery uses a whistle for generating ultrasonic waves and causing a driving member to reciprocate at ultrasonic frequency. The handpiece has a probe with a needle or other tool reciprocable within the probe. Irrigation liquid can be supplied through the handpiece and through the probe, surrounding the tool to remove heat. The tool has a lumen, and the lumen is connected to a source of vacuum through the handpiece for aspiration of tissue fragmented by the reciprocating tool.

US Patent:

50600621, Oct 22, 1991

Filed:

May 2, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/517830

Inventors:

Robert S. Dotson - Oak Ridge TN

International Classification:

H04N 700

US Classification:

358 94

Abstract:

A visual sensory aid system for the partially sighted, designed to be worn around the eyes in a manner similar to that of eyeglasses. Light incident to the image source is detected by receptors mounted on the front lens and processed by the electronic circuitry. The resulting signals, representative of the image, are transmitted to monitor areas on an interior lens that extends from beyond the periphery of one eye to beyond the periphery of the other. The right and left images displayed on the monitor areas are reversed at a high frequency in order to simulate a visual stereo effect for depth perception. Areas of the monitors corresponding to blind spots of the eye are electronically inactivated. A feedback system maintains the focal point of the eye in the optimum direction.

US Patent:

20180236258, Aug 23, 2018

Filed:

Apr 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/957496

Inventors:

- Toronto, CA
Robert S. DOTSON - Bainbridge Island WA, US

International Classification:

A61N 5/06

Abstract:

Provided herein are ophthalmic phototherapy devices and associated phototherapy methods for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. An ophthalmic phototherapy device includes a light emitting mechanism for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue. An ophthalmic phototherapy method includes directing light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time to a portion of damaged or diseased eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates cellular activity in the eye tissue to promote healing.

US Patent:

20180050221, Feb 22, 2018

Filed:

Oct 13, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/783666

Inventors:

- Toronto, CA
Robert S. DOTSON - Bainbridge Island WA, US

International Classification:

A61N 5/06
A61B 3/12
A61B 3/14
A61B 3/10
A61N 5/067

Abstract:

Provided herein are ophthalmic phototherapy devices and associated phototherapy methods for promoting healing of damaged or diseased eye tissue. An ophthalmic phototherapy device includes a light emitting mechanism for transmitting light of at least one preselected wavelength to the eye tissue. An ophthalmic phototherapy method includes directing light of at least one wavelength for a selected period of time to a portion of damaged or diseased eye tissue, whereby the light transmitted to the damaged or diseased eye tissue stimulates cellular activity in the eye tissue to promote healing.