Thomas M Mcnicholas

US Patent:

6733507, May 11, 2004

Filed:

Apr 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/121314

Inventors:

Thomas M. McNicholas - Laguna Niguel CA
Douglas J. Mastel - Rapid City SD
Joel D. Anderson - Rapid City SD
Renee J. Deskin - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. - Santa Ana CA

International Classification:

A61F 900

US Classification:

606107, 623 612

Abstract:

An intraocular lens (IOL) insertion apparatus for implanting acrylic IOLs through smaller incisions. The insertion apparatus includes an insertion cartridge that receives the IOL and cooperates with a handpiece. The cartridge includes a longitudinal lumen from a loading chamber to an open distal mouth that gradually narrows in dimension so as to fold the acrylic IOL to a dimension of less than about 2. 0 mm. The cartridge is made of a polymer, such as polypropylene, that includes a lubricity enhancing component concentrated at surfaces by a blooming process. A push rod in the handpiece enters the loading chamber of the cartridge and urges the IOL therethrough. A distal tip of the push rod has an irregular shape, such as a rounded trapezoidal, and has a maximum dimension slightly less than the inner diameter of the open distal mouth of the cartridge. The distal tip of the push rod may have a relief channel on one side that accommodates a trailing haptic of the IOL.

US Patent:

6972033, Dec 6, 2005

Filed:

Aug 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/227927

Inventors:

Thomas McNicholas - LaGuna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. - Santa Ana

International Classification:

A61F002/16

US Classification:

623 637, 623 641

Abstract:

An intraocular lens (IOL) has been provided with an accommodation assembly that effects axial movement of the IOL optic through both the radial action of ciliary muscles and the axial forces resulting from vitreous pressure on the posterior wall of the capsular bag. In a preferred embodiment, the assembly comprises an IOL having substantially rigid, posteriorly extending fixation members which extend through slots in an accommodation ring encircling the optic. Axial forces exerted by vitreous fluids on the posterior wall of the capsular bag are transmitted from the posterior wall to the ring to the fixation members at the slot areas, causing axial movement of the IOL. At the same time, the angulation of the haptics converts radial forces due to contraction or expansion of the capsular bag into axial forces, causing still more axial movement of the IOL.

US Patent:

62677683, Jul 31, 2001

Filed:

Mar 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/273367

Inventors:

Jim Deacon - Goleta CA
Thomas M. McNicholas - Laguna Niguel CA

Assignee:

Allergan - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61F 900

US Classification:

606107

Abstract:

An apparatus for inserting an intraocular lens through an incision into an eye includes a tube defining a hollow passage, an injector rod longitudinally moveable within the hollow passage and a force transfer assembly coupled to the injector rod. The injector rod has a distal portion adapted to contact the intraocular lens within the hollow passage of the tube to urge the intraocular lens distally through the hollow passage. The force transfer assembly is adapted to transfer sufficient force to the injector rod to effect the longitudinal movement of the injector rod and is further adapted to prevent the transfer of sufficient force to the injector rod to effect the longitudinal movement of the injector rod in response to an increased amount of force being applied to the force transfer assembly.

US Patent:

59219890, Jul 13, 1999

Filed:

Feb 12, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/023028

Inventors:

Jim Deacon - Capistrano Beach CA
Thomas M. McNicholas - Laguna Niguel CA

Assignee:

Allergan - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61F 900

US Classification:

606107

Abstract:

An apparatus for inserting an intraocular lens through an incision into an eye includes a tube defining a hollow passage, an injector rod longitudinally moveable within the hollow passage and a force transfer assembly coupled to the injector rod. The injector rod has a distal portion adapted to contact the intraocular lens within the hollow passage of the tube to urge the intraocular lens distally through the hollow passage. The force transfer assembly is adapted to transfer sufficient force to the injector rod to effect the longitudinal movement of the injector rod and is further adapted to prevent the transfer of sufficient force to the injector rod to effect the longitudinal movement of the injector rod in response to an increased amount of force being applied to the force transfer assembly.

US Patent:

58039252, Sep 8, 1998

Filed:

Dec 19, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/769324

Inventors:

Shih-Liang Stanley Yang - Laguna Hills CA
Crystal M. Cunanan - Mission Viejo CA
Thomas M. McNicholas - Laguna Niguel CA

Assignee:

Allergan - Waco TX

International Classification:

A61F 900
A61F 216

US Classification:

606107

Abstract:

Apparatus for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into eyes are disclosed. In one embodiment, such apparatus includes a hollow tube including an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an IOL is passed and an outlet through which the IOL is passed from the hollow space into an eye, and a lubricity enhancing component covalently bonded to the hollow tube at the interior wall in an amount effective to at least assist in facilitating the passage of the IOL through the hollow space.

US Patent:

55826130, Dec 10, 1996

Filed:

Oct 14, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/323172

Inventors:

Daniel G. Brady - Mission Viejo CA
Thomas M. McNicholas - Laguna Niguel CA

Assignee:

Allergan - Waco TX

International Classification:

A61F 900

US Classification:

606107

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for inserting foldable IOL's into the eye are disclosed. The present apparatus include a load chamber and an injection tube. A hand piece may be included which is structured to reinforce the injection tube, in particular the proximal end portion of the injection tube. The open distal end of the injection tube may be beveled, preferably so that the open distal end faces generally toward the right, so that the IOL can be inserted into the eye through a smaller incision in a controlled manner, for example, to reduce the need for post-surgical manipulation of the IOL in the eye. Methods for inserting IOL's into eyes of patients, particularly using the present apparatus, are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20220348346, Nov 3, 2022

Filed:

Apr 21, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/725889

Inventors:

- Lancaster CA, US
Thomas Milton McNicholas - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Angela Monheim - Rapid City SD, US

International Classification:

B64D 39/06
B64D 39/02
B64D 3/00

Abstract:

Disclosed are systems and methods for reconnectably coupling an aft vehicle to a forward vehicle in flight. A docking structure is affixed to the forward vehicle. A coupler has a line connection portion, a probe receiver port, and a plurality of aerodynamic controls. The probe receiving port receives and releasably retains a probe portion of the aft vehicle. A tow line has a proximal end, a distal end, and a line extension length. The proximal end may be attached to the tow actuation element. The distal end is connectable to the coupler. The tow actuation element is configured to adjust the line extension length. The aerodynamic control elements are configured to adjust lateral and vertical positioning of the coupler with respect to the probe portion when the system is in flight. Movement of the coupler is restrained with respect to the docking structure when docked thereto.

US Patent:

20190231593, Aug 1, 2019

Filed:

Jan 25, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/257477

Inventors:

- Fremont CA, US
Thomas Haynes McGaffigan - Saratoga CA, US
Kevin L. Waltz - Indianapolis IN, US
Thomas Milton McNicholas - Laguna Niguel CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 9/007
A61F 9/008
A61B 18/08
A61F 2/16
A61M 1/00

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide hydrodissection and/or PCO prevention or reduction in a patient undergoing eye surgery. In one embodiment, the invention is a surgical device for cutting and excising a portion of tissue, for example in performing a lens capsulotomy. A capsulotomy tip is inserted into an eye through an incision in the surface of the eye. The capsulotomy tip includes a suction cup to provide suction to the lens capsule. Then suction is applied via the suction cup to secure the capsulotomy tip to the eye. In some embodiments, after the capsulotomy tip is secured to the lens capsule, a cutting element of the capsulotomy tip is used to cut a tissue of the eye. Fluid is pushed through the capsulotomy tip and the capsulotomy tip is removed from the eye. Moreover, disclosed is an intraocular lens (IOL) to be used in conjunction with the surgical device.

Address:

23 Malibu, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Phone:

9494956947

VIN:

JHLRE38757C044244

Make:

HONDA

Model:

CR-V

Year:

2007