Williford J Smith

US Patent:

62069063, Mar 27, 2001

Filed:

Nov 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/184626

Inventors:

John Suson - Brookfield WI
Williford Smith - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

A61B17/04

US Classification:

606215

Abstract:

Devices and methods for performing a temporary tarsorrhaphy are provided. One device comprises two shafts mounted in parallel on the upper and lower eyelids of an eye. The shafts are then fastened together in a reversible manner to complete the temporary tarsorrhaphy. Each device further comprises a tube which is partially implanted in a linear fashion under the eyelid such that the tube is at a subcutaneous center portion and each end of the tube projects from the eyelid. The end portions of the tube that lie outside of the eyelid are each attached to the terminal portion of a shaft having first and second ends. The procedure is repeated on the lower eyelid. The shafts are then joined together with one or removable fasteners to complete the temporary tarsorrhaphy.

US Patent:

58302336, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

Oct 15, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/729854

Inventors:

John Suson - Brookfield WI
Williford Smith - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

A61B 1704

US Classification:

606215

Abstract:

Devices and methods for performing a temporary tarsorrhaphy are provided. One device comprises two clips mounted in parallel on the upper and lower eyelids of an eye. The clips are then fastened together in a reversible manner to complete the temporary tarsorrhaphy. Each clip comprises a tube which is partially implanted in a linear fashion under the eyelid such that the tube is at a subcutaneous center portion and each end of the tube projects from the eyelid. The end portions of the tube that lie outside of the eyelid are joined together by a connecting means having first and second ends. The procedure is repeated on the lower eyelid. The connecting means are then joined together with one or more removable fasteners to complete the temporary tarsorrhaphy.