This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Microt Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Doohwan Kwak: Inventor of an Eye Implant Insertion Device
Introduction
Doohwan Kwak is an inventor based in Yongin, South Korea. His patent work includes a device designed to help insert a tube-shaped implant into the eye. He is associated with Microt Inc.
Latest Patents
Kwak is credited with 1 patent, titled “Apparatus for Injecting Tube-Type Implant into Eye.” The invention describes a needle with an internal space for holding a tube-shaped implant, a handle for positioning the needle, and a hollow guide pin that supports the implant. The guide pin’s hollow is smaller than the implant’s outer diameter, helping keep the implant in place during insertion.
In use, the implant is supported by the guide pin as it enters the eye. The needle can then be retracted using the handle, allowing an implant with an internally inserted wick to be inserted while remaining attached to a suture.
Career Highlights
Kwak’s listed patent focuses on a specialized medical insertion device. Its design addresses the challenge of guiding a tube-shaped implant into the eye while maintaining support during the procedure.
Collaborations
Kwak’s listed coworkers include Junoh Ryu and Jiyeon Kim. The patent information provided identifies Microt Inc. as his company.
Conclusion
Doohwan Kwak’s patent describes an eye implant insertion device intended to support controlled placement and help keep the implant connected to a suture during insertion.
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