Patents by Inventor Tushar M. Ranchod

Tushar M. Ranchod 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: 11763490
    Abstract: Method of aligning an imaging device with respect to an object, the imaging device comprising two or more optical channels, is disclosed. The method may include aiming the two or more optical channels at corresponding overlapping zones of the object such that the two or more optical channels are oriented at different angles relative to each other and off-axis relative to a central axis of the imaging device. The method may additionally include guiding or focusing the imaging device relative to the object using composite images created by combining separate images from the two or more optical channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Optos plc
    Inventors: Brendan Hamel-Bissell, Benjamin Adam Jacobson, Clint Suson, Clark Pentico, Andre E. Adams, Tushar M. Ranchod
  • Patent number: 11676255
    Abstract: Generating a correction algorithm includes obtaining a model of an eye, the model including a front portion with optics to mimic a cornea and a lens of a human eye, and a rear portion having a generally hemispherical-shaped body to mimic a retina of the human eye. The rear portion includes physical reference lines on an inside surface of the generally hemispherical-shaped body. Images of the model are captured using an image capturing device aimed at the model. Vertices of the physical reference lines are identified according to a given projection technique for displaying generally hemispherical-shaped body in a two-dimensional image in the captured images. Idealized placement of the vertices of the physical reference lines is obtained according to the given projection technique. The result is a correction algorithm used to adjust any pixel of an image of an actual eye in the x-axis and in the y-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Optos Plc
    Inventors: Muzammil A. Arain, Jeffery Benshetler, Eugene Russiyanov, Tushar M. Ranchod
  • Patent number: 11633095
    Abstract: A device for illuminating a posterior segment of an eye may include multiple channels. Each of the channels may include multiple illumination paths such as a first region illumination path, and a second region illumination path. The first region illumination path and the second region illumination path may be illuminated at different times such that a first region and a second region may be imaged without interference from a non-illuminated illumination path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: OPTOS PLC
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Jacobson, Clark Pentico, Andre E. Adams, Brendan Hamel-Bissell, Tushar M. Ranchod
  • Publication number: 20230072066
    Abstract: A method may include illuminating a region of a choroid of an eye of a patient with off-axis illumination from a first imaging channel, the first imaging channel being off-axis with respect to an axis of a focus of the eye. The method may also include capturing an image of the choroid, where the off-axis illumination from the first imaging channel is off-set within the first imaging channel from the image sensor. A second off-axis illumination from a second imaging channel that is off-axis from both the first imaging channel and the off-axis illumination may illuminate the same or a different region of the choroid. The captured image of the choroid may be provided to a machine learning system. Indices associated with the image to may be identified based on an output of the machine learning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: OPTOS PLC
    Inventors: Tushar M. Ranchod, Clark Pentico, Andre E. Adams, Jacobson A. Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20220180489
    Abstract: Generating a correction algorithm includes obtaining a model of an eye, the model including a front portion with optics to mimic a cornea and a lens of a human eye, and a rear portion having a generally hemispherical-shaped body to mimic a retina of the human eye. The rear portion includes physical reference lines on an inside surface of the generally hemispherical-shaped body. Images of the model are captured using an image capturing device aimed at the model. Vertices of the physical reference lines are identified according to a given projection technique for displaying generally hemispherical-shaped body in a two-dimensional image in the captured images. Idealized placement of the vertices of the physical reference lines is obtained according to the given projection technique. The result is a correction algorithm used to adjust any pixel of an image of an actual eye in the x-axis and in the y-axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: BROADSPOT IMAGING CORP.
    Inventors: Muzammil A. ARAIN, Jeff BENSHETLER, Eugenio RUSSIYANOV, Tushar M. RANCHOD
  • Patent number: 11253150
    Abstract: A device may include a display screen and a generally triangular shaped body with first, second, and third sides, where the display screen may be generally parallel with the first side. The device may be configured such that either of the second side and third side may be oriented generally upwards during operation. The device may also include a sensor configured to detect whether the second or the third side is oriented generally upwards, and a computing device configured to orient an image to be displayed on the display screen based on whether the second or the third side is oriented generally upwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventors: Tushar M. Ranchod, Scott Janis, Andre E. Adams, Germain Verbrackel, Benjamin A. Jacobson, Clint Suson
  • Publication number: 20210213180
    Abstract: Device surfaces are rendered superhydrophobic and/or superoleophobic through microstructures and/or nanostructures that utilize the same base material(s) as the device itself without the need for coatings made from different materials or substances. A medical device includes a portion made from a base material having a surface adapted for contact with biological material, and wherein the surface is modified to become superhydrophobic, superoleophobic, or both, using only the base material, excluding non-material coatings. The surface may be modified using a subtractive process, an additive process, or a combination thereof. The product of the process may form part of an implantable device or a medical instrument, including a medical device or instrument associated with an intraocular procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Tarek Hassan, Tushar M. Ranchod
  • Patent number: 10967105
    Abstract: Device surfaces are rendered superhydrophobic and/or superoleophobic through microstructures and/or nanostructures that utilize the same base material(s) as the device itself without the need for coatings made from different materials or substances. A medical device includes a portion made from a base material having a surface adapted for contact with biological material, and wherein the surface is modified to become superhydrophobic, superoleophobic, or both, using only the base material, excluding non-material coatings. The surface may be modified using a subtractive process, an additive process, or a combination thereof. The product of the process may form part of an implantable device or a medical instrument, including a medical device or instrument associated with an intraocular procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Tarek Hassan, Tushar M. Ranchod
  • Patent number: 10966603
    Abstract: An optical imaging device includes a support structure and imaging channels, where each imaging channel includes a discrete optical imaging pathway. The imaging channels may be disposed within the support structure, and the imaging channels may be aimed at different angles relative to each other such that each optical imaging pathway is directed towards a pupil of the eye. Additionally, the optical imaging device may include a primary fixation target configured to emit optical signals along a primary fixation target projection path towards the pupil of the eye. Further, an artifact of the primary fixation target may be generated onto a portion of the eye to be imaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: BROADSPOT IMAGING CORP
    Inventors: Tushar M. Ranchod, Benjamin A. Jacobson, Clark Pentico
  • Publication number: 20210027494
    Abstract: method of aligning an imaging device with respect to an object, the imaging device comprising two or more optical channels, is disclosed. The method may include aiming the two or more optical channels at corresponding overlapping zones of the object such that the two or more optical channels are oriented at different angles relative to each other and off-axis relative to a central axis of the imaging device. The method may additionally include guiding or focusing the imaging device relative to the object using composite images created by combining separate images from the two or more optical channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Brendan Hamel-Bissell, Benjamin Adam Jacobson, Clint Suson, Clark Pentico, Andre E. Adams, Tushar M. Ranchod
  • Patent number: 10736506
    Abstract: An imaging device may include first and second optical channels, where each of the first and second optical channels include a discrete optical imaging pathway. The first and second optical channels may be aimed at different angles relative to each other, and each may be directed towards corresponding partially overlapping zones of an object for imaging. Each of the optical channels may include an illuminating source configured to be turned on or off, where illumination from the illuminating sources follow respective illumination paths to the object. Each of the optical channels may additionally include lenses shared by both the respective optical imaging pathways and the respective illumination paths, and each may include an image sensor. The imaging device may also include a computing device configured to turn on the illuminating source of the first optical channel while capturing an image using the image sensor of the second optical channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: BROADSPOT IMAGING CORP
    Inventors: Tushar M. Ranchod, Brendan Hamel-Bissell, Benjamin A. Jacobson, Andre E. Adams, Clark Pentico
  • Publication number: 20200163544
    Abstract: A device for illuminating a posterior segment of an eye may include multiple channels. Each of the channels may include multiple illumination paths such as a first region illumination path, and a second region illumination path. The first region illumination path and the second region illumination path may be illuminated at different times such that a first region and a second region may be imaged without interference from a non-illuminated illumination path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Jacobson, Clark Pentico, Andre E. Adams, Brendan Hamel-Bissell, Tushar M. Ranchod
  • Patent number: 10610094
    Abstract: An optical imaging device includes a plurality of imaging channels. Each imaging channel of the plurality of imaging channels may include a discrete optical imaging pathway, and the plurality of imaging channels may be disposed within a support structure. The plurality of imaging channels may be aimed at different angles relative to each other. The optical imaging device may also include a secondary fixation target within at least one imaging channel of the plurality of imaging channels such that at least one corresponding optical imaging pathway fits through a pupil diameter that is smaller than a minimum pupil diameter for multi-channel image acquisition with primary fixation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: BROADSPOT IMAGING CORP
    Inventors: Tushar M. Ranchod, Benjamin A. Jacobson, Clark Pentico
  • Publication number: 20200069182
    Abstract: A device may include a display screen and a generally triangular shaped body with first, second, and third sides, where the display screen may be generally parallel with the first side. The device may be configured such that either of the second side and third side may be oriented generally upwards during operation. The device may also include a sensor configured to detect whether the second or the third side is oriented generally upwards, and a computing device configured to orient an image to be displayed on the display screen based on whether the second or the third side is oriented generally upwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Tushar M. Ranchod, Scott Janis, Andre E. Adams, Germain Verbrackel, Benjamin A. Jacobson, Clint Suson
  • Publication number: 20190380576
    Abstract: An imaging device may include first and second optical channels, where each of the first and second optical channels include a discrete optical imaging pathway. The first and second optical channels may be aimed at different angles relative to each other, and each may be directed towards corresponding partially overlapping zones of an object for imaging. Each of the optical channels may include an illuminating source configured to be turned on or off, where illumination from the illuminating sources follow respective illumination paths to the object. Each of the optical channels may additionally include lenses shared by both the respective optical imaging pathways and the respective illumination paths, and each may include an image sensor. The imaging device may also include a computing device configured to turn on the illuminating source of the first optical channel while capturing an image using the image sensor of the second optical channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Tushar M. Ranchod, Brendan Hamel-Bisell, Benjamin A. Jacobson, Andre E. Adams, Clark Pentico
  • Patent number: 10448828
    Abstract: An optical imaging device may include a support structure and imaging channels, where each imaging channel may include a discrete optical imaging pathway. The optical imaging device may also include image capturing devices respectively associated with one of the imaging channels to capture a first set of digital photograph images of respective portions of the eye. In some embodiments, the first set of digital photograph images may overlap each other and may be stitched together such that the first set of digital photograph images form a first composite image with a first set of scallops. Additionally, the optical imaging device may be rotated to capture a second set of digital photograph images that overlap each other and may be stitched together such that the second set of digital photograph images form a second composite image with a second set of scallops positioned differently than the first set of scallops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: BROADSPOT IMAGING CORP
    Inventors: Tushar M. Ranchod, Benjamin A. Jacobson, Andre E. Adams
  • Publication number: 20190200855
    Abstract: An optical imaging device includes a support structure and imaging channels, where each imaging channel includes a discrete optical imaging pathway. The imaging channels may be disposed within the support structure, and the imaging channels may be aimed at different angles relative to each other such that each optical imaging pathway is directed towards a pupil of the eye. Additionally, the optical imaging device may include a primary fixation target configured to emit optical signals along a primary fixation target projection path towards the pupil of the eye. Further, an artifact of the primary fixation target may be generated onto a portion of the eye to be imaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: BROADSPOT IMAGING CORP
    Inventors: Tushar M. RANCHOD, Benjamin A. JACOBSON, Clark PENTICO
  • Publication number: 20190200856
    Abstract: An optical imaging device includes a plurality of imaging channels. Each imaging channel of the plurality of imaging channels may include a discrete optical imaging pathway, and the plurality of imaging channels may be disposed within a support structure. The plurality of imaging channels may be aimed at different angles relative to each other. The optical imaging device may also include a secondary fixation target within at least one imaging channel of the plurality of imaging channels such that at least one corresponding optical imaging pathway fits through a pupil diameter that is smaller than a minimum pupil diameter for multi-channel image acquisition with primary fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: BROADSPOT IMAGING CORP
    Inventors: Tushar M. RANCHOD, Benjamin A. JACOBSON, Clark PENTICO
  • Publication number: 20190200857
    Abstract: An optical imaging device may include a support structure and multiple imaging channels, where each of the imaging channels includes a discrete optical imaging pathway disposed within the support structure. Additionally, the imaging channels may be aimed at different angles relative to each other such that each optical imaging pathway is directed through a pupil of the eye towards corresponding partially overlapping regions of a retina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: BROADSPOT IMAGING CORP
    Inventors: Tushar M. RANCHOD, Benjamin A. JACOBSON, Clark PENTICO, Andre E. ADAMS, Brendan Hugo HAMEL-BISSELL
  • Publication number: 20190200859
    Abstract: An optical imaging device may include a support structure and a plurality of imaging channels, where each of the imaging channels includes a discrete optical imaging pathway disposed within the support structure. Additionally, the imaging channels may be aimed at different angles relative to each other. Further, illumination sources may correspond respectively to the imaging channels, where each illumination source emits an illumination pattern along a discrete optical illumination pathway positioned non-coaxially relative to the discrete optical imaging pathway of each imaging channel. The optical imaging device also includes image capturing devices, where each image capturing device is respectively associated with one of the imaging channels to capture digital photograph images of respective portions of an iridocorneal angle with topographical information revealed by the illumination sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: BROADSPOT IMAGING CORP
    Inventor: Tushar M. RANCHOD