Patents by Inventor Aric K Plumley

Aric K Plumley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9339180
    Abstract: An ophthalmic optical power measurement device can include a light source configured to direct an input beam of light into the eye of a patient. The ophthalmic optical power measurement device can also include an aperture configured to receive an output beam that consists of light from the input beam that scatters from a location on the retina of the eye and exits through the pupil of the eye. The ophthalmic optical power measurement device can also include a detector configured to receive the output beam after it has passed through the aperture. A processor can be configured to determine the size of a spot created by the output beam on the detector, and to determine the optical power of the eye based upon the size of the spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: WaveTec Vision Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Michaels, Aric K. Plumley
  • Patent number: 9307904
    Abstract: An ophthalmic system for use in performing angular measurements in relation to a patient's eye. The ophthalmic system can include an optical angular measurement device that can provide angular indicia by, for example, projecting an image of an angular measurement reticle onto a patient's eye or by superimposing an image of an angular measurement reticle onto an image of the patient's eye. The ophthalmic system can include an optical refractive power measurement device for providing desired angular orientations for ocular implants or for incisions. The ophthalmic system can be used, for example, to align a toric intraocular lens to a desired angular orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: WaveTec Vision Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Padrick, Jack T. Holladay, Dan Bao Tran, Aric K. Plumley, Richard J. Michaels, Jeff Padgett
  • Publication number: 20150257642
    Abstract: An ophthalmic optical power measurement device can include a light source configured to direct an input beam of light into the eye of a patient. The ophthalmic optical power measurement device can also include an aperture configured to receive an output beam that consists of light from the input beam that scatters from a location on the retina of the eye and exits through the pupil of the eye. The ophthalmic optical power measurement device can also include a detector configured to receive the output beam after it has passed through the aperture. A processor can be configured to determine the size of a spot created by the output beam on the detector, and to determine the optical power of the eye based upon the size of the spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Richard J. Michaels, Aric K. Plumley
  • Patent number: 9072462
    Abstract: An ophthalmic optical power measurement device can include a light source configured to direct an input beam of light into the eye of a patient. The ophthalmic optical power measurement device can also include an aperture configured to receive an output beam that consists of light from the input beam that scatters from a location on the retina of the eye and exits through the pupil of the eye. The ophthalmic optical power measurement device can also include a detector configured to receive the output beam after it has passed through the aperture. A processor can be configured to determine the size of a spot created by the output beam on the detector, and to determine the optical power of the eye based upon the size of the spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: WaveTec Vision Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Michaels, Aric K. Plumley
  • Publication number: 20140132922
    Abstract: An ophthalmic system for use in performing angular measurements in relation to a patient's eye. The ophthalmic system can include an optical angular measurement device that can provide angular indicia by, for example, projecting an image of an angular measurement reticle onto a patient's eye or by superimposing an image of an angular measurement reticle onto an image of the patient's eye. The ophthalmic system can include an optical refractive power measurement device for providing desired angular orientations for ocular implants or for incisions. The ophthalmic system can be used, for example, to align a toric intraocular lens to a desired angular orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: WaveTec Vision Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Padrick, Jack T. Holladay, Dan Bao Tran, Aric K. Plumley, Richard J. Michaels, Jeff Padgett
  • Patent number: 8550624
    Abstract: An ophthalmic system for use in performing angular measurements in relation to a patient's eye. The ophthalmic system can include an optical angular measurement device that can provide angular indicia by, for example, projecting an image of an angular measurement reticle onto a patient's eye or by superimposing an image of an angular measurement reticle onto an image of the patient's eye. The ophthalmic system can include an optical refractive power measurement device for providing desired angular orientations for ocular implants or for incisions. The ophthalmic system can be used, for example, to align a toric intraocular lens to a desired angular orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Wavetec Vision Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Padrick, Jack T. Holladay, Dan Bao Tran, Aric K. Plumley, Richard J. Michaels, Jeff Padgett
  • Publication number: 20100152847
    Abstract: An ophthalmic system for use in performing angular measurements in relation to a patient's eye. The ophthalmic system can include an optical angular measurement device that can provide angular indicia by, for example, projecting an image of an angular measurement reticle onto a patient's eye or by superimposing an image of an angular measurement reticle onto an image of the patient's eye. The ophthalmic system can include an optical refractive power measurement device for providing desired angular orientations for ocular implants or for incisions. The ophthalmic system can be used, for example, to align a toric intraocular lens to a desired angular orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: WAVETEC VISION SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Padrick, Jack T. Holladay, Dan Bao Tran, Aric K. Plumley, Richard J. Michaels, Jeff Padgett
  • Patent number: 6025576
    Abstract: A skid with built-in heating elements for heating and supporting a compressed-gas dispensing bulk vessel, or cylinder, while allowing for manipulation and transportation of the cylinder and skid assembly. The skid incorporates all of the features necessary for handling a cylinder while also providing a means for heating the cylinder in a controlled manner. The heater skid comprises a framework for receiving the cylinder and one or more heaters coupled to the framework so that the received cylinder is proximate to the heaters, thus, allowing the heaters to heat the cylinder. A control system for the heaters is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Inventors: Anthony J. Beck, John C Daderko, Lawrence P Jarrett, Bruce H Greenawald, Aric K Plumley