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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2012
Cesario P. Dos Santos, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Nicholas M. Gunn, Newport Beach, CA (US);
Robert J. Sanchez, Jr., Oceanside, CA (US);
Leslie A. Field, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Chen Ning, Richmond, CA (US);
Cesario P. Dos Santos, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Nicholas M. Gunn, Newport Beach, CA (US);
Robert J. Sanchez, Jr., Oceanside, CA (US);
Leslie A. Field, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Chen Ning, Richmond, CA (US);
Alcon Research, Ltd., Fort Worth, TX (US);
Abstract
An implantable MEMS package for the treatment of an ocular condition is provided. The MEMS package includes an outer portion; an active portion attached to the outer portion, the active portion including a fluid regulating element having a moving element; and a fluidic channel at an interface of the outer portion and the active portion. The fluidic channel is formed in at least one of the outer and active portions and permits fluid communication from the MEMS package to the fluid regulating element. A method for forming a MEMS package as above is also provided. An ocular implant for treating glaucoma including an inlet tube for receiving aqueous humor; a MEMS package as above, coupled to the inlet tube; a control system to control the MEMS package; and an outlet tube for draining aqueous humor at a drainage location, is provided.