| US 7,569,048 B2 | ||
| Apparatus and methods for isolating lens capsule fluids | ||
| David C. Brown, 4101 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, Fla. 33901 (US) | ||
| Filed on Jul. 31, 2006, as Appl. No. 11/496,662. | ||
| Application 11/496662 is a continuation in part of application No. 10/888298, filed on Jul. 09, 2004. | ||
| Prior Publication US 2006/0271188 A1, Nov. 30, 2006 | ||
| This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer. | ||
| Int. Cl. A61M 27/00 (2006.01) | ||
| U.S. Cl. 604—541 [604/8; 623/4.1; 623/6.12; 623/6.38; 623/6.39] | 20 Claims |
| 1. A device for isolating fluids within a lens capsule of an eye during a surgical procedure, the lens capsule having an anterior
capsule, the anterior capsule having a posterior surface, comprising:
a ring and a membrane therewithin, the ring having a collar attached thereto adapted to form a sealing area on the posterior
surface from within the capsule, the ring being in fluid communication with a first conduit extending outside the capsule;
and
a first port in the ring or the membrane, the first port allowing fluid communication from outside the capsule to within the
capsule when the sealing area on the posterior surface is formed.
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