1. A computer docking station for supporting and electrically coupling to a portable computer that includes a docking connector, the computer docking station comprising:
a body including a support portion configured to support the portable computer;
a main connector moveable relative to the body between an engaged position in which the main connector is engageable with the docking connector, and a disengaged position;
a frame coupled to the body and the main connector, the frame movable relative to the body between a first position, in which the main connector is in the disengaged position, and a second position, in which the main connector is in the engaged position; and
a handle coupled to the frame, wherein the handle is operable to move the frame from the first position to the second position;
a first biasing member coupled between the body and the frame, wherein the first biasing member biases the frame toward the first position; and
a second biasing member coupled between the handle and the frame, wherein the second biasing member biases the frame toward the second position to inhibit movement of the main connector away from the engaged position.
2. The computer docking station of claim 1, wherein the first biasing member is stiffer than the second biasing member.
3. The computer docking station of claim 1, wherein the frame slides generally linearly relative to the body between the first and second positions, and wherein the handle slides generally linearly relative to the body to move the frame between the first and second positions.
4. The computer docking station of claim 3, wherein the body includes a back portion extending upwardly from the support portion and at least partially defining an opening through which the main connector extends when in the engaged position, wherein the support portion defines a front surface located substantially opposite the back portion, and wherein the frame and the handle slide toward the front surface as the frame moves from the first position to the second position.
5. The computer docking station of claim 4, wherein the body defines an outer surface, wherein the handle is recessed relative to the outer surface when the frame is in the first position and the handle is substantially flush with the outer surface when the frame is in the second position.
6. The computer docking station of claim 1, further comprising a latching mechanism coupled to the body, wherein a portion of the latching mechanism engages the handle upon movement of the frame to the second position to releasably hold the frame in the second position.
7. The computer docking station of claim 1, wherein the frame is slidably coupled to the body, wherein the handle is slidably coupled to the frame, and wherein the frame carries the handle.
8. The computer docking station of claim 1, further comprising an interlock having a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion substantially opposite the first end portion and movable relative to the body, wherein the second end portion engages the frame to inhibit movement of the frame from the first position to the second position, and wherein the second end portion is moved out of engagement with the frame when the portable computer is positioned on the support surface.
9. The computer docking station of claim 8, wherein the interlock includes a leaf spring and a projection that extends through an opening in the support portion, and the frame includes an interlock cutout, wherein the second end portion is moveable into and out of engagement with the interlock cutout in response to movement of the projection through the opening, and wherein the second end portion is biased into engagement with the interlock cutout.
10. The computer docking station of claim 1, wherein the support portion defines a front surface and movement of the handle towards the front surface applies a biasing force to the main connector tending to resist movement of the main connector away from the engaged position.
11. A computer docking station for supporting and electrically coupling to a portable computer, the computer docking station comprising:
a body including a support portion configured to support the portable computer;
a main connector moveable with respect to the body between an engaged position in which at least a portion of the main connector is positioned above the support portion, and a disengaged position;
a frame coupled to the body and the main connector, the frame movable generally linearly relative to the body between a first position, in which the main connector is in the disengaged position, and a second position, in which the main connector is in the engaged position, the frame defining a notch formed along an edge of the frame;
a handle coupled to the frame, wherein the handle is operable to move the frame between the first position and the second position;
a first biasing member coupled between the frame and the handle, the first biasing member biasing the frame toward the handle and resisting movement of the main connector away from the engaged position when the frame is in the second position;
a second biasing member coupled between the body and the frame, the second biasing member biasing the frame toward the first position, the first biasing member being stiffer than the second biasing member; and
an interlock including
a first end portion coupled to the body,
a second end portion substantially opposite the first end portion and movable relative to the body, the second end portion fitting within the notch in the frame to inhibit movement of the frame from the first position to the second position, and
a projection extending through the support portion of the body, the projection configured to be actuated by the portable computer when the portable computer is positioned on the support portion to move the second end portion out of the notch in the frame.
12. The computer docking station of claim 11, wherein the body includes a back portion extending upwardly from the support portion and at least partially defining an opening, wherein the support portion defines a front surface located substantially opposite the back portion, and wherein the frame and the handle slide toward the front surface as the frame moves from the first position to the second position.
13. The computer docking station of claim 11, wherein the body defines an outer surface and the handle is recessed relative to the outer surface when the frame is in the first position and the handle is substantially flush with the outer surface when the frame is in the third position.
14. The computer docking station of claim 11, wherein the interlock further includes
a leaf spring having the first end portion and the second end portion, the leaf spring biasing the second end portion into the notch in the frame, and
a fastener coupling the first end portion of the leaf spring to the body.
15. The computer docking station of claim 11, further comprising a latching mechanism coupled to the body, wherein a portion of the latching mechanism engages the handle upon movement of the frame to the second position to releasably hold the frame in the second position.
16. The computer docking station of claim 15, wherein the latching mechanism is releasable and wherein upon release of the latching mechanism the first biasing member and the second biasing member cooperate to move the frame relative to the body from the second position to the first position, and the second biasing member moves the frame relative to the body from the second position to the first position.
17. The computer docking station of claim 11, wherein movement of the frame and from the first position to the second position using the handle overcomes a bias of the second and first biasing members.
18. A computer docking station for supporting and electrically coupling to a portable computer that includes a docking connector, the computer docking station comprising:
a body including a support portion configured to support the portable computer;
a main connector moveable relative to the body between an engaged position in which the main connector is engageable with the docking connector, and a disengaged position;
a frame coupled to the body and the main connector, the frame movable relative to the body between a first position, in which the main connector is in the disengaged position, and a second position, in which the main connector is in the engaged position; and
a handle coupled to the frame, wherein the handle is operable to move the frame from the first position to the second position and is movable to a third position relative to the frame after the frame has moved to the second position and the main connector is in the engaged position to inhibit movement of the main connector away from the engaged position.
19. The computer docking station of claim 18 further comprising a first biasing member coupled between the handle and the frame, wherein when the handle is in the third position the first biasing member biases the frame toward the second position to inhibit movement of the main connector away from the engaged position.
20. The computer docking station of claim 19 further comprising a second biasing member coupled between the body and the frame, wherein the second biasing member biases the frame toward the first position.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. A surgical system for opening the lens capsule in an eye, the surgical system comprising:
an application instrument which can be introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye through an incision in at least one of the cornea and sclera;
said application instrument including a contact body configured to be placeable upon the anterior capsular wall of the lens capsule of the eye;
said contact body and the anterior capsular wall conjointly defining an interface whereat a contact zone of the anterior capsular wall touches said contact body; and,
a light source configured for providing light to said contact body to generate heat in said contact zone to apply thermal energy to coagulate the biological tissue in said contact zone.
2. The surgical system of claim 1, wherein said contact body is made of a material which at least partially absorbs said light of said light source.
3. The surgical system of claim 2, wherein said material is stained with a dye.
4. The surgical system of claim 3, wherein said dye is selected from a group including trypan blue or indocyanine green (ICG).
5. The surgical system of claim 1, wherein said contact body is configured to have an annular shape.
6. The surgical system of claim 1, wherein said application instrument includes a cover skin fixed to said contact body; said cover skin is configured to at least partially cover the pupil of the eye and said cover skin has a surface reflecting andor scattering the light of said light source.
7. The surgical system of claim 6, wherein said cover skin is flexible.
8. The surgical system of claim 1, wherein said contact body is made of a material at least partly conducting said light.
9. The surgical system of claim 8, wherein said contact body is configured as a segment of a light conductor extending in the form of a loop.
10. The surgical system of claim 9, wherein said segment of said light conductor has a mirrored surface and has a side placeable upon the anterior capsular wall; and, said side has a light outlet configured to have a slit-like shape.
11. The surgical system of claim 1, wherein said contact body is flexible.
12. The surgical system of claim 1, wherein said light source is a laser or a thermal radiator.
13. The surgical system of claim 12, wherein said thermal radiator is a xenon lamp.
14. The surgical system of claim 12, further comprising:
a surgical microscope for viewing an object region;
said light source being configured to illuminate said object region; and,
a device for metering a fluid medium into the eye.
15. The surgical system of claim 14, wherein said fluid medium is at least one of the following: viscoelastikum, dye and air.
16. The surgical system of claim 12, further comprising:
a surgical microscope for viewing an object region; and,
said light source being configured to illuminate said object region.
17. The surgical system of claim 12, further comprising:
a surgical microscope for viewing an object region; and,
a device for metering a fluid medium into the eye.
18. The surgical system of claim 17, wherein said fluid medium is at least one of the following: viscoelastikum, dye and air.
19. A method for preparing an opening of the lens capsule in an eye, the method comprising the steps of:
providing an application instrument having a contact body placeable on the anterior capsular wall of the lens capsule of the eye;
providing a light source for applying light to the contact body;
placing the contact body on the anterior capsular wall;
applying light to the contact body; and,
at least partly absorbing the light from the light source applied to the contact body in a dye.
20. The method of claim 19, further comprising the step of staining the capsular wall with the dye.
21. The method of claim 19, further comprising the step of generating an air bubble formed ahead of the capsular wall, in which air bubble the contact body is arranged while releasing light entering into the capsular wall.