Patents by Inventor Jeff Sobiech

Jeff Sobiech 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).

  • Interchangeable tips for medical laser treatments and methods for using same
    Publication number: 20060095096
    Abstract: A typical treatment system for use with tip embodiments includes an optical energy source, such as, for example, a laser. A set of tips may be interchangeably attached to the treatment system, for example to alter the system parameters and the treatment provided through the individual tips. Embodiments of the present invention include tips with a security chip and/or a memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Leonard DeBenedictis, John Black, Robert Sink, Kin Chan, Thomas Myers, George Frangineas, B. Stuart, Jeff Sobiech
  • Two-pivot scanning for laser eye surgery
    Patent number: 6488676
    Abstract: Laser eye surgery systems, methods, and devices makes use of a two-pivot scanning system for laterally deflecting the laser beam across the corneal surface to provide X-Y scanning. An imaging lens pivots about two eccentric axes extending along, but disposed beyond the laser beam. As the lens pivots, the beam will follow a substantially arc-shaped path. The eccentric axes are offset about the laser beam axis by about 90°, and the system controller can compensate for the arc-shaped path deflections by adjusting the angular position of the imaging lens about complementary stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: VISX, Incorporated
    Inventors: Herrmann Glockler, Henry Price, Jeff Sobiech