ROBERT EDWARD MORRIS, M.D.
Medical Practice at 11 Ave, Birmingham, AL

6024719, Feb 15, 2000

Jul 6, 1998

9/111146

Robert E Morris - Birmingham AL

A61M 100, A61M 3100

604 28

A method and apparatus for performing surgery inside the human retina using fluidic internal limiting membrane separation (FILMS) to remove the internal limiting retinal layer from the neural retinal layer at the macula. The method comprises inserting a hollow microcannula between the retinal internal limiting membrane and the neural retinal layer at or near the macula and injecting a sterile fluid, such as sodium hyaluronate, through said microcannula and thereby raising the macular internal limiting membrane retinal layer away from the neural retina such that it can then be removed by conventional means, while simultaneously smoothing the neural retina by localized pressure tamponad. The apparatus comprises a hollow microcannula having a proximal end a distal end and a distal tip. The distal end is shaped to conform tangentially to the surface of the retina.

2003019, Oct 16, 2003

Apr 30, 2003

10/426361

Robert Morris - Birmingham AL, US

A61M005/32

604/272000, 606/107000

A method and apparatus for performing surgery inside the human retina using fluidic internal limiting membrane separation (FILMS) to remove the internal limiting retinal layer from the neural retinal layer at the macula. The method comprises inserting a hollow microcannula between the retinal internal limiting membrane and the neural retinal layer at or near the macula and injecting a sterile fluid, such as sodium hyaluronate, through said microcannula and thereby raising the macular internal limiting membrane retinal layer away from the neural retina such that it can then be removed by conventional means, while simultaneously smoothing the neural retina by localized pressure tamponad. The apparatus comprises a hollow microcannula having a proximal end a distal end and a distal tip. The distal end is shaped to conform tangentially to the surface of the retina. The distal tip is sharply beveled and adapted to discharge a fluid substance and to easily insert under the internal limiting membrane retinal layer and achieve occlusion of the lumen upon minimal insertion, and is sufficiently microscopic as to not substantially injure the neural retina when introduced under the ILM.

6210357, Apr 3, 2001

Jul 15, 1999

9/354530

Robert E Morris - Birmingham AL

A61M 100, A61M 3100

604 28

A method and apparatus for performing surgery inside the human retina using fluidic internal limiting membrane separation (FILMS) to remove the internal limiting retinal layer from the neural retinal layer at the macula. The method comprises inserting a hollow microcannula between the retinal internal limiting membrane and the neural retinal layer at or near the macula and injecting a sterile fluid, such as sodium hyaluronate, through said microcannula and thereby raising the macular internal limiting membrane retinal layer away from the neural retina such that it can then be removed by conventional means, while simultaneously smoothing the neural retina by localized pressure tamponad. The apparatus comprises a hollow microcannula having a proximal end a distal end and a distal tip. The distal end is shaped to conform tangentially to the surface of the retina.

6047420, Apr 11, 2000

Nov 25, 1997

8/977850

Louis Orr Priester - Homewood AL
Robert Edward Morris - Birmingham AL

Proper Position, Inc. - Birmingham AL

A61G 1312

5632

A head and upper body support system comprising three distinct supports: a head support and two upper body supports. The head support has a concave face contacting surface to receive the forehead of an individual therein. Each upper body support has an inclined lower portion to support and gradually lift the abdomen of the individual and an upper portion to support the corresponding shoulder, axilla (underarm), and side of the upper body. The upper portion of each upper body support has an arcuate groove formed in the side thereof to contour the axilla, which prevents the support from pressing against the breasts or chest of the individual or impeding the expansion thereof during breathing. The supports are preferably unattached so that orientation of the supports relative to each other is easily done to conform to the particular dimensions of the individual, to allow attainment of a variety of body postures to promote compliance with any prone positioning requirement, and to insure adequate air flow around the individual's face. The support system can include an optional base template to which the particular supports can be flexibly attached to maintain their positions relative to each other.

4813927, Mar 21, 1989

Sep 22, 1987

7/099533

Robert E. Morris - Birmingham AL
Clark D. Witherspoon - Birmingham AL
William E. Goggans - Pinson AL

Vitreoretinal Development, Inc. - Birmingham AL

A61M 3700

604 23

Apparatus for us in intraocular surgical procedures utilizes a plurality of flexible conduits and a control valve to selectively supply an infusion cannula with either fluid or air. The air and fluid are pressurized for infusion by a continuous infusion air pump and supplied to the valve by parallel lengths of flexible tubing. The apparatus may be used to monitor and control the infusion pressure or to switch the infusion agent in a minimal time.

5032111, Jul 16, 1991

Nov 20, 1989

7/438170

Robert E. Morris - Birmingham AL
Clark D. Witherspoon - Birmingham AL
William E. Goggans - Pinson AL

Vitreoretinal Development, Inc. - Birmingham AL

A61M 3700

604 23

Ocular perfusion during intraocular surgery of the anterior or posterior ocular cavity is optimized through the method of using a gas pump having a discernible and controllable output pressure to pressurize a reservoir of liquid infusate, which is supplied under pressure to a surgical infusion instrument for perfusion of the selected ocular chamber (Gas Forced Liquid Infusion, GFLI). The infusate selection and the infusate pressure can be controlled with a high degree of accuracy and both can be rapidly varied by audible command. Preferentially a human sensible indication of pressure is constantly available at the gas pump.

4900301, Feb 13, 1990

May 23, 1988

7/197567

Robert E. Morris - Birmingham AL
Clark D. Witherspoon - Birmingham AL
William E. Goggans - Pinson AL

Vitreoretinal Development, Inc. - Birmingham AL

A61M 3700

604 23

Ocular perfusion during intraocular surgery of the anterior or posterior ocular cavity is optimized through the method of using a gas pump having a discernible and controllable output pressure to pressurize a reservoir of liquid infusate, which is supplied under pressure to a surgical infusion instrument for perfusion of the selected ocular chamber (Gas Forced Liquid Infusion, GFLI). The infusate selection and the infusate pressure can be controlled with a high degree of accuracy and both can be rapidly varied by audible command. Preferentially a human sensible indication of pressure is constantly available at the gas pump.