Robert Joseph Dr Cionni

US Patent:

6692526, Feb 17, 2004

Filed:

Mar 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/525962

Inventors:

Michael E. Snyder - Cincinnati OH 45249
Robert J. Cionni - Cincinnati OH 45249
Scott E. Burk - Covington KY 41011

International Classification:

A61F 216

US Classification:

623 663, 623905, 606 4, 606107, 604 19, 128898

Abstract:

Improved ophthalmological surgical methods, systems and devices, employing a colorant.

US Patent:

7070619, Jul 4, 2006

Filed:

Feb 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/778883

Inventors:

Michael E. Snyder - Cincinnati OH, US
Robert J. Cionni - Cincinnati OH, US
Scott E. Burk - Covington KY, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/16
A61F 9/07

US Classification:

623 663, 606 4, 606107, 604 19, 128898

Abstract:

Improved ophthalmological surgical methods, systems and devices, employing a colorant.

US Patent:

7083591, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Sep 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/363106

Inventors:

Robert J. Cionni - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61M 1/00
A61B 17/20
A61B 18/18
A61B 17/22

US Classification:

604 31, 604 22, 604 34, 604 35, 604151, 606 6, 606107

Abstract:

A surge-flow regulator () for use with an ophthalmic surgical instrument () having an infusion line () adapted to irrigate a surgical site with fluid and an aspiration line () adapted to carry the fluid and particles of lenticular debris away from the surgical site. The surge-flow regulator () includes a flow limiting device () that is placed in fluid communication with the aspiration line () to control surge-flow of the aspirated fluid and lenticular debris through the aspiration line (). The lenticular debris carried in the aspiration line () is processed into smaller particles before the fluid and debris are introduced to the flow limiting device ().

US Patent:

8303530, Nov 6, 2012

Filed:

May 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/746685

Inventors:

Valentine P. Injev - Irvine CA, US
Robert J. Cionni - Ludlow KY, US

Assignee:

Novartis AG - Basel

International Classification:

A61B 17/20

US Classification:

604 22

Abstract:

A method employing a handpiece having at least one set of piezoelectric elements polarized to produce longitudinal motion when excited at the relevant resonant frequency. The piezoelectric crystals are connected to an ultrasonic horn to which a cutting tip is attached. The horn and/or the cutting tip contains a plurality of diagonal slits or grooves. The slits or grooves produce optimized torsional movement in the cutting tip when the piezoelectric crystals are excited at a second resonant frequency. When in torsional mode, material may clog the cutting tip. The present method includes the step of providing a pulse of longitudinal movement of the tip when clogging is detected.

US Patent:

20060235068, Oct 19, 2006

Filed:

Jun 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/426145

Inventors:

Michael Snyder - Cincinnati OH, US
Robert Cionni - Cincinnati OH, US
Scott Burk - Covington KY, US

International Classification:

A61K 31/404
A61F 9/00

US Classification:

514414000, 606107000

Abstract:

Improved ophthalmological surgical methods, systems and devices, employing a colorant.

US Patent:

20110238431, Sep 29, 2011

Filed:

Mar 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/729809

Inventors:

Robert Cionni - Salt Lake City UT, US
Mikhail Boukhny - Laguna Niguel CA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00
G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 2

Abstract:

In various embodiments, completing a pre-surgery checklist may include receiving surgery related information from one or more sources, transferring the received information to a surgical console, presenting the transferred information to a console user as part of the pre-surgery check-list, and receiving indication of a verified information element provided for the pre-surgery check-list (e.g., confirmation from a surgeon that one or more elements on the pre-surgery checklist are correct/verified). In some embodiments, the method may further include verifying a surgical patient's identity prior to surgery.

US Patent:

58431845, Dec 1, 1998

Filed:

Jan 26, 1998

Appl. No.:

/012877

Inventors:

Robert J. Cionni - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61F 214
A61F 216

US Classification:

623 4

Abstract:

An improved endocapsular tension ring and method of implanting same in a capsular bag of a human eye. The improved endocapsular tension ring is particularly adapted to provide long-term stabilization and centralization of the capsular bag during and after intraocular surgery in patients having missing or damaged zonules. In one aspect of the invention, the improved endocapsular tension ring includes an open-ended loop formed of biocompatible material that is constructed to be resilient to compression in the radial direction within the capsular bag to prevent shrinkage of the capsular bag during and after intraocular surgery. The improved endocapsular tension ring includes a fixation element joined to the open-ended loop that is adapted to be attached to the scleral wall of the eye and thereby stabilize and centralize the capsular bag within the posterior chamber of the eye without passing sutures through the capsular bag. Methods for implanting the improved endocapsular tension ring in the capsular bag of a human eye are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20210322151, Oct 21, 2021

Filed:

Jun 28, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/360387

Inventors:

- Fribourg, CH
- Denver CO, US
Rudolph F. ZACHER - Costa Mesa CA, US
Paul J. McLEAN - North Oaks MN, US
Harvey UY - Quezon City, PH
Robert CIONNI - Salt Lake City UT, US
Kerry SOLOMON - Sullivan's Island SC, US

Assignee:

Alcon Inc. - Fribourg
The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate - Denver CO

International Classification:

A61F 2/16

Abstract:

Modular IOL systems including a base and a lens, wherein the lens includes tabs for connection to the base. The modular IOL allows for the lens to be adjusted or exchanged while leaving the base in place, either intra-operatively or post-operatively.