Intraocular carrying member with attachment for telescope
US6007579A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intraocular lens implant including a carrying member, a telescope, and at least one mechanical fastener that fixedly attaches the telescope to the carrying member. Either the carrying member or the telescope may be integrally formed with the at least one mechanical fastener. For example, the carrying member may be formed with a female fastener which mates with a corresponding male fastener formed on the telescope. Alternatively, the carrying member may be formed with a male fastener which mates with a corresponding female fastener formed on the telescope.
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