Patents Examined by Jack Dinh
  • Patent number: 11974374
    Abstract: Myopia is a clinically significant and growing problem around the world. A major cause is the increasing time spent indoors by children, for example, playing video games, studying, and watching television. Exposure to sufficient overall light levels is known to be protective, and prevents the onset and also delays the progression of myopia. Embodiments include a computerized myopia progression retarding (“MPR”) system that includes a light source configured to provide illumination and an illumination sensor configured to sense ambient light. The MPR system also includes a processor configured to dynamically adjust the illumination in terms of either wavelength bands or luminance provided by the light source to solicit a target wavelength band or luminance for retarding myopia progression of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: REOPIA OPTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Barry Jonathan Linder, Yan Zhou
  • Patent number: 11970110
    Abstract: A vehicular frameless interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head and a mounting portion. The mirror head includes a mirror reflective element and a mirror casing. The mirror reflective element includes a glass substrate having a planar front side and a planar rear side. No portion of the mirror casing overlaps the planar front side of the glass substrate of the mirror reflective element. A camera is disposed within the mirror casing. With the mounting portion of the mirror assembly mounted at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle, the camera views a driver of the vehicle, and when the mirror head is moved by the driver of the vehicle to adjust the rearward view provided by the mirror reflective element to the driver, the camera moves in tandem with movement of the mirror head. The camera is part of a driver monitoring system of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Darryl P. De Wind, Donald S. Rawlings, John T. Uken
  • Patent number: 11971540
    Abstract: An optical system (LS) includes lenses (L22,L23) satisfying the following conditional expressions, ndLZ+(0.01425×?dLZ)<2.12, and ?dLZ<35.0, where ndLZ: a refractive index of the lens with reference to d-line, and ?dLZ: Abbe number of the lens with reference to d-line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Nikon Corporation
    Inventors: Masashi Yamashita, Tomoki Ito, Hiroshi Yabumoto, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Satoshi Miwa, Keisuke Tsubonoya, Ayumu Makida, Takeru Uehara
  • Patent number: 11970111
    Abstract: A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mounting arm and a mirror head at one end of the mounting arm distal from an attachment portion of the mounting arm that is configured for attachment at a vehicle. A mirror reflective element is fixedly attached at the mirror head. An innermost side of the mirror reflective element is attached at a front side of an attachment plate. The mirror reflective element moves in tandem with movement of the mirror head relative to the mounting arm when the driver of the vehicle operates an electrically-operable actuator. The attachment plate includes wall structure that extends from the front side of the attachment plate and circumscribes and spans the perimeter circumferential edge of the glass substrate and does not encroach onto and does not overlap the front surface of the glass substrate of the exterior mirror reflective element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John T. Uken, Darryl P. De Wind, Keith D. Foote, Joseph M. Mambourg, Rodney K. Blank, Mark L. Larson, Niall R. Lynam
  • Patent number: 11972568
    Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing glaucoma loss using optical coherence topography. One method according to an aspect comprises receiving optical coherence image data and assessing functional glaucoma damage from retinal optical coherence image data. In an aspect, the systems and methods can map regions and layers of the eye to determine structural characteristics to compare to functional characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Michael Abramoff, Milan Sonka
  • Patent number: 11969970
    Abstract: The present application discloses a method for preparing an electrochromic device. The method includes placing an edge protection material on a first and second substrates, placing a first and second interlayers respectively within the edge protection material on the first and second substrates, wherein the edge protection material surrounds edges of the first and second interlayers, and interposing an electrochromic film between the first and second interlayers. The edge protection material prevents chemicals in the first and second interlayers from entering into the electrochromic film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: FURCIFER INC.
    Inventors: Zhao Chen, Jian Wang, Yan Zhou
  • Patent number: 11971528
    Abstract: An image capturing optical system includes seven lens elements, the seven lens elements being, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element, a fifth lens element, a sixth lens element and a seventh lens element. An image-side surface of the fifth lens element is convex in a paraxial region thereof. An image-side surface of the sixth lens element is concave in a paraxial region thereof. The seventh lens element has negative refractive power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: LARGAN PRECISION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Lun Hsu, Hsin-Hsuan Huang
  • Patent number: 11966507
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a light field vision testing device, adjusted pixel rendering method and computer-readable medium therefor, and vision testing system and method using same. In one embodiment, a device or computer-implemented method is provided to dynamically adjust user perception of an input image to be rendered via a set of digital display pixels and a corresponding array of light field shaping elements until an optimal visual acuity level is identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Evolution Optiks Limited
    Inventors: Daniel Gotsch, Guillaume Lussier, Matej Goc, Yaiza Garcia, Raul Mihali
  • Patent number: 11960065
    Abstract: A zoom optical system (ZL) comprises, in order from an object, a first lens group (G1) having a positive refractive power, a second lens group (G2) having a negative refractive power, a third lens group (G3) having a positive refractive power, a fourth lens group (G4) having a positive refractive power and a succeeding lens group (GR). In the zoom optical system, upon zooming, distances between adjacent lens groups change, and the succeeding lens group (GR) includes a plurality of focusing lens groups that have positive refractive powers and move upon focusing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Nikon Corporation
    Inventor: Kosuke Machida
  • Patent number: 11953798
    Abstract: Thin-film devices, for example electrochromic devices for windows, and methods of manufacturing are described. Particular focus is given to methods of patterning optical devices. Various edge deletion and isolation scribes are performed, for example, to ensure the optical device has appropriate isolation from any edge defects. Methods described herein apply to any thin-film device having one or more material layers sandwiched between two thin film electrical conductor layers. The described methods create novel optical device configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: View, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert T. Rozbicki
  • Patent number: 11947091
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to zoom lenses and optical devices using the same. A zoom lens may include in order from an object side to an image side: a first lens group, a second lens group, a third lens group, a fourth lens group; and a fifth lens group. The zoom lens may satisfy the following conditions: ?2.28?f2/fw???1.08, and 0.15?TTL/(BFL*fw?)?0.45, wherein f2 denotes a focal length of the second lens group, fw? denotes a focal length of the zoom lens at a wide angle end, TTL denotes a total track length of the zoom lens, and BFL denotes a back focal length of the zoom lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG DAHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kai Liu, Faguan Lin, Hongxing Ding
  • Patent number: 11938061
    Abstract: A visor is provided that is adapted to be mounted on a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope. The visor includes: a visor body shaped to conform with at least a portion of the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope; a visor attachment portion located between the visor body and one of a headband, instrument housing, or instrument housing strut of the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope when the visor is mounted on the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope. The visor is mountable on the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope such that the visor body is located in front of a substantial portion of a wearer of the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope. The visor is located on the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope such that the visor does not interfere with operation of the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope during operation of the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventor: Nicholas Anderson
  • Patent number: 11933945
    Abstract: An optical lens includes a first lens group and a second lens group. The first lens group has at least two lenses that include at least one aspheric lens, the second lens group has at least four lenses that includes at least one aspheric lens, and a total number of lenses with refractive powers in the optical lens is smaller than nine. The first and the second lens groups include a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, a fifth lens and a sixth lens in order from the magnified side to the minified side. The first lens to the sixth lens have respective refractive powers of negative, negative, positive, positive, negative and positive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: RAYS OPTICS INC.
    Inventors: Ching-Lung Lai, Ying-Hsiu Lin, Chen-Cheng Lee
  • Patent number: 11927768
    Abstract: A display system including an imager for forming an image, and a projection lens system for projecting the image formed by the imager is described. For each pixel in the plurality of pixels, the imager is configured to emit a cone of light having a central ray having a direction that varies with location of the pixel in the imager. The variation may increase a brightness of an image projected through the projection lens system by at least 30 percent. The display system may include a light guide having a light insertion portion adapted to receive light; a light transport portion disposed to receive light from the light insertion portion; and a light extraction portion disposed to receive light from the light transport portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ouderkirk, Timothy L Wong, Erin A. McDowell, Zhisheng Yun, Gilles J. Benoit, Jo A. Etter
  • Patent number: 11925414
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to an optical trial frame that includes: left and right frames extending in the left and right directions respectively; a bridge located between and connected to the left and right frames such that the left and right frames can move relative to each other along a longitudinal axis of the bridge; left and right temples connected to the respective left and right frames; left and right lens holders rotatably coupled to the left and right frames respectively and configured to receive and retain lenses in use; and, capacitive sensing means configured to detect and measure at least one of: a lateral position of one of the frames; and, a rotational position of one of the lens holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: OES LIMITED
    Inventor: Ryan Mahmoud
  • Patent number: 11918301
    Abstract: The invention relates to a goniometer that enables precise marking of the desired ocular axis in the phase immediately after surgery for the treatment of astigmatism. It essentially consists of two circular, transparent discs, one of which is at least axially stationary, in which the angles from 0° to 180° are marked, which are aligned with the angles from 0° to 180° of the patient's eye; and the other one of which is movable both angularly and axially, with a reference mark (9) and moving rigidly connected to a marking part (12), impregnated with die, which is responsible for marking the eye. Not only does the device make it possible to carry out said marking in a precise and comfortable manner, it also makes it possible to measure the angle of toric lenses already implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSIDAD DE MALAG
    Inventors: Manuel D Marin Granados, Oscar D De Cozar Macias, Juan Antonio Bascunana Pareja, Joaquin Fernandez Cabrera, Salvador Nebro Cobos
  • Patent number: 11918286
    Abstract: An ophthalmic instrument including a light emitter, an optical system, and a control section. The light emitter includes a light source including at least one out of a first light source unit or a second light source unit that emits light for examining a subject eye. The light emitter is configured to emit light from the light source. The optical system guides light emitted from the light emitter onto a right-eye retina and/or onto a left-eye retina. The control section is configured to control the light emitter and the optical system such that the light is shone onto the right-eye retina and/or onto the left-eye retina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: NIKON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideki Obara, Ken Tomioka, Shota Miyazaki
  • Patent number: 11914229
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved ophthalmic lenses, particularly intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing dysphotopsia effects, such as straylight, haloes and glare, in diffractive lenses. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include a diffractive profile that distributes light among a near focal length, a far focal length, and one or more intermediate focal length. The diffractive profile provides for minimized or zero step heights between one or more pairs of diffractive zones for reducing visual artifacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: AMO Groningen B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrik A. Weeber, Robert Rosen
  • Patent number: 11914224
    Abstract: An optical imaging system includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, a sixth lens, and a seventh lens sequentially disposed in ascending numerical order along an optical axis from an object side of the optical imaging system toward an imaging plane of an image sensor, wherein TTL/(2*IMG HT)?0.67 is satisfied, where TTL is a distance along the optical axis from an object-side surface of the first lens to the imaging plane of the image sensor, and IMG HT is one half of a diagonal length of the imaging plane of the image sensor, and 15<v1-v3<45 is satisfied, where v1 is an Abbe number of the first lens, and v3 is an Abbe number of the third lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kil Soo Shin, Yong Joo Jo
  • Patent number: 11903720
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting eye movements of a subject for the diagnosis of neurological disorders. The method includes tracking eye movements of the subject, identifying microsaccades from the tracked eye movements, and characterizing microsaccade dynamics of the identified microsaccades to determine one or more parameters, such as microsaccade direction, microsaccade velocity, microsaccade magnitude, microsaccadic peak velocity-magnitude relationship, microsaccade duration, and intersaccadic intervals. The method also includes comparing the one or more determined parameters with a corresponding control parameter, assessing the comparison to determine differences between the one or more determined parameters and the corresponding control parameters, and generating a report including the diagnosis of neurological disorder based on the assessment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignees: DIGNITY HEALTH, LE CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE
    Inventors: Stephen L. Macknik, Susana Martinez-Conde, Zoi Kapoula, Jorge Otero-Millan