Patents by Inventor Thomas V. Root
Thomas V. Root 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).
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Publication number: 20170303776Abstract: A surgical headlight system includes an adjustable headband, a light assembly mounted to the headband, a motor assembly mounted to the headband and the light assembly, and electronic controller having a wireless transceiver therein, a power control circuit for varying electrical power delivered to a light source of the light assembly, a power source in electrical communication with the light assembly, the motor assembly, and the wireless transceiver, and a sterilizable wireless controller configured to transmit instructions to the wireless transceiver, the instructions causing the electronic controller to one or more of actuate at least one motor of the motor assembly to alter an orientation of the light assembly, adjust a diameter of an aperture of the light assembly, adjust a spacing between one or more condensing lenses and an objective lens, or operate the power control circuit to increase or decrease electrical power delivered to the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Jay S. Orringer, JoLynne V. Orringer, Jordan H. Orringer, Thomas V. Root, Michael A. Cook
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Publication number: 20170215717Abstract: A surgical headlight system includes an adjustable headband, a light assembly mounted to the headband, a motor assembly mounted to the headband and the light assembly, and electronic controller having a wireless transceiver therein, a power control circuit for varying electrical power delivered to a light source of the light assembly, a power source in electrical communication with the light assembly, the motor assembly, and the wireless transceiver, and a sterilizable wireless controller configured to transmit instructions to the wireless transceiver, the instructions causing the electronic controller to one or more of actuate at least one motor of the motor assembly to alter an orientation of the light assembly, adjust a diameter of an aperture of the light assembly, adjust a spacing between one or more condensing lenses and an objective lens, or operate the power control circuit to increase or decrease electrical power delivered to the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Jay S. Orringer, JoLynne V. Orringer, Jordan H. Orringer, Thomas V. Root, Michael A. Cook
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Patent number: 9717401Abstract: A surgical headlight system includes an adjustable headband, a light assembly mounted to the headband, a motor assembly mounted to the headband and the light assembly, and electronic controller having a wireless transceiver therein, a power control circuit for varying electrical power delivered to a light source of the light assembly, a power source in electrical communication with the light assembly, the motor assembly, and the wireless transceiver, and a sterilizable wireless controller configured to transmit instructions to the wireless transceiver, the instructions causing the electronic controller to one or more of actuate at least one motor of the motor assembly to alter an orientation of the light assembly, adjust a diameter of an aperture of the light assembly, adjust a spacing between one or more condensing lenses and an objective lens, or operate the power control circuit to increase or decrease electrical power delivered to the light source.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Jay S. Orringer, M.D., A Professional CorporationInventors: Jay S. Orringer, JoLynne V. Orringer, Jordan H. Orringer, Thomas V. Root, Michael A. Cook
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Publication number: 20170123131Abstract: In one aspect, a handheld lighting system is disclosed, which comprises a handheld housing extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and a light module disposed at least partially in the housing. The handheld lighting system further includes a removable and replaceable power module that is coupled to the housing (e.g., it is at least partially disposed within the housing) and is electrically coupled to the light module, e.g., through a pair of electrical leads, for providing electrical power thereto. Light intensity from the light module may be controlled from a knob on the power module. Various adapters can allow the lighting system to attach to a multitude of medical, industrial, dental or veterinary endoscopes or other instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Thomas V. Root, Michael Cook, Thomas Davis, Michael S. Epstein, Carlton Jones, David Leo
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Publication number: 20170123199Abstract: An elliptical lens comprises a lens body having a proximal section and a distal section. The proximal section has at least one input surface for receiving light from a light source and the distal section has at least one output surface through which light exits the lens body. The proximal section further comprises a substantially elliptical peripheral surface receiving at least a portion of the light entering the lens body via the at least one input surface and directing at least some of the received light via total internal reflection to the distal section such that at least a portion of the light directed to the distal section exits the lens body through said at least one output surface. Optical assemblies having said elliptical lens may be embedded in medical devices such as endoscopes to provide efficient illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Carlton Jones, Rachel Taranta, Thomas V. Root
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Publication number: 20170122525Abstract: In one aspect, a light module is disclosed, which includes a housing providing a hollow chamber extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and a lens positioned in the hollow chamber, where the lens has a lens body comprising an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the lens body, said lens further comprising a collar at least partially encircling said lens body. The light module further includes at least one shoulder on which the lens collar can be seated for positioning the lens within the housing. A light source, e.g., an LED, is coupled to the hollow chamber, e.g., at its proximal end, for providing light to the lens. In some embodiments, an optical window is disposed in the hollow chamber and is optically coupled to the output surface of the lens such that the light exiting the lens passes through the optical window before exiting the light module. In some embodiments, the shoulder can be formed as part of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Thomas V. Root, Thomas Davis, Michael Cook, Carlton Jones, David Leo, Michael S. Epstein
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Patent number: 9055863Abstract: Provided herein are water-tight, portable endoscopes that include the light and power source incorporated into a sealed compartment (also referred to herein as sealed canister) within the endoscope handle. The description also features water-tight, endoscope handles that include the light and power source incorporated into a sealed canister within the handle. In some embodiments, the sealed compartment contains all of the electronic components of the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Krupa, William F. Laflash, Thomas V. Root, Aleksandra A. Levshina
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Patent number: 9022628Abstract: A compact, high-efficiency, high-power, solid state light source, comprising a high-power solid state light-emitting device, a light guide having a proximal light-receiving end proximate the light-emitting device and a distal light-transmitting end spaced farther from the light-emitting device, and a mechanical light guide fixing device coupled to the light guide near its proximal end, to hold the proximal end of the light guide in position near the light-emitting device.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Krupa, Peter G. Lorenz, Thomas V. Root
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Publication number: 20140313766Abstract: Illumination devices include a light source including a substantially planar light-emitting surface and an optical rod or optical taper disposed proximate to the substantially planar light-emitting surface to optically couple the optical rod and the substantially planar light-emitting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Robert J. Krupa, Thomas V. Root
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Patent number: 8801253Abstract: Illumination devices include a light source including a substantially planar light-emitting surface and an optical rod or optical taper disposed proximate to the substantially planar light-emitting surface to optically couple the optical rod and the substantially planar light-emitting surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Optim LLCInventors: Robert J. Krupa, Thomas V. Root
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Patent number: 8152715Abstract: The present invention provides an endoscope with a watertight and air-tight endoscope handle that in preferred embodiments contains in its interior a solid-state light source and a gas permeable and liquid impermeable sealed compartment holding a battery and an electronic circuit, where the sealed compartment is preferably transverse to the long axis of the endoscope handle, and, in certain embodiments, at least partially surrounded by a movable structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Optim, IncorporatedInventors: Thomas V. Root, Robb M. Gavalis, Robert J. Krupa, Anthony J. Parillo, William F. Laflash, Aleksandra Levshina
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Patent number: 8033704Abstract: A compact, high-efficiency, high-power, solid state light source, comprising a high-power solid state light-emitting device, a light guide having a proximal light-receiving end proximate the light-emitting device and a distal light-transmitting end spaced farther from the light-emitting device, and a mechanical light guide fixing device coupled to the light guide near its proximal end, to hold the proximal end of the light guide in position near the light-emitting device.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Krupa, Peter G. Lorenz, Thomas V. Root
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Patent number: 7798692Abstract: Illumination devices include a light source including a substantially planar light-emitting surface and an optical rod or optical taper disposed proximate to the substantially planar light-emitting surface to optically couple the optical rod and the substantially planar light-emitting surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Krupa, Thomas V. Root
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Publication number: 20090190371Abstract: A monolithic light engine includes a heat sink, a semiconductor light source (e.g., a light emitting diode, a plurality of semiconductor light sources), and a light conduit. The semiconductor light source includes a light-emitting top surface and a back surface thermally coupled to the heat sink. In some embodiments, the monolithic light engine includes a wavelength converter. The wavelength converter converts a first wavelength or range of wavelengths emitted from the light-emitting surface to a second wavelength or range of wavelength light. The light of the second wavelength range enters the light conduit and is transmitted along the length of the light conduit to illuminate an object placed at some distance away from the light source. The heat sink, light source, and the light conduit are mechanically, rigidly coupled (e.g., via one or more mechanical connectors) so as to form a monolithic light engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Thomas V. Root, Robert J. Krupa
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Publication number: 20090185392Abstract: Illumination devices utilized within detachable illumination systems include a light source including a substantially planar light-emitting surface and an optical rod or optical taper disposed proximate to the substantially planar light-emitting surface to optically couple the optical rod and the substantially planar light-emitting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Krupa, Thomas V. Root
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Publication number: 20090122573Abstract: Illumination devices include a light source including a substantially planar light-emitting surface and an optical rod or optical taper disposed proximate to the substantially planar light-emitting surface to optically couple the optical rod and the substantially planar light-emitting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2009Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. KRUPA, Thomas V. ROOT
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Publication number: 20090076328Abstract: The present invention provides an endoscope with a watertight and air-tight endoscope handle that in preferred embodiments contains in its interior a solid-state light source and a gas permeable and liquid impermeable sealed compartment holding a battery and an electronic circuit, where the sealed compartment is preferably transverse to the long axis of the endoscope handle, and, in certain embodiments, at least partially surrounded by a movable structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Thomas V. ROOT, Robb M. GAVALIS, Robert J. KRUPA, Anthony J. PARILLO, William F. LAFLASH, Aleksandra LEVSHINA
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Publication number: 20090040783Abstract: A compact, high-efficiency, high-power, solid state light source, comprising a high-power solid state light-emitting device, a light guide having a proximal light-receiving end proximate the light-emitting device and a distal light-transmitting end spaced farther from the light-emitting device, and a mechanical light guide fixing device coupled to the light guide near its proximal end, to hold the proximal end of the light guide in position near the light-emitting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Krupa, Peter G. Lorenz, Thomas V. Root
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Publication number: 20090034286Abstract: Illumination devices include a light source including a substantially planar light-emitting surface and an optical rod or optical taper disposed proximate to the substantially planar light-emitting surface to optically couple the optical rod and the substantially planar light-emitting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: Optim, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Krupa, Thomas V. Root
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Patent number: D581052Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Optim, IncorporatedInventors: Thomas V. Root, Robb M. Gavalis, Robert J. Krupa, Anthony J. Parillo, William F. LaFlash, Aleksandra Levshina