Patents Assigned to E-Vision, LLC
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Publication number: 20230305320Abstract: Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Claudio Dalla Longa, Mark Graham, Joshua Haddock, Charles Willey, Tiziano Tabacchi, Martin Boch, Massimo Pinazza, Scott N. Richman, Volkan Ozguz
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Publication number: 20230081311Abstract: EC film stacks and different layers within the EC film stacks are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing these layers are also disclosed. In one embodiment, an EC layer comprises nanostructured EC layer. These layers may be manufactured by various methods, including, including, but not limited to glancing angle deposition, oblique angle deposition, electrophoresis, electrolyte deposition, and atomic layer deposition. The nanostructured EC layers have a high specific surface area, improved response times, and higher color efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Anita Trajkovska-Broach, Ying Sun, William Kokonaski
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Patent number: 11586057Abstract: Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be muted from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: E-Vision, LLCInventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Claudio Dalla Longa, Mark Graham, Joshua Haddock, Charles Willey, Tiziano Tabacchi, Martin Boch, Massimo Pinazza, Scott N. Richman, Volkan Ozguz
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Patent number: 11473186Abstract: EC film stacks and different layers within the EC film stacks are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing these layers are also disclosed. In one embodiment, an EC layer comprises nanostructured EC layer. These layers may be manufactured by various methods, including, including, but not limited to glancing angle deposition, oblique angle deposition, electrophoresis, electrolyte deposition, and atomic layer deposition. The nanostructured EC layers have a high specific surface area, improved response times, and higher color efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Anita Trajkovska-Broach, Ying Sun, William Kokonaski
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Publication number: 20220057657Abstract: Embodiments may provide a first device that comprises eyeglasses, where the eyeglasses may further include a lens housing, a first temple and a second temple coupled to the lens housing, and a first and a second lens supported by the lens housing. The first device may further include a façade that covers the lens housing. The first device may further comprise an electronic component and at least one conductive path may be provided from the electronic component to the first lens having a portion that runs through the lens housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: E-Vision, LLCInventors: Ronald D. Blum, Claudio Dalla Longa, Mark Graham, Joshua Haddock, William Kokonaski, Charles Willey
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Publication number: 20220011604Abstract: Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: E-Vision, LLCInventors: Ronald D. Blum, Claudio Dalla Longa, Mark Graham, Joshua Haddock, Yongping Wang
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Patent number: 11061252Abstract: Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Claudio Dalla Longa, Mark Graham, Joshua N. Haddock, Charles Willey, Tiziano Tabacchi, Martin Boch, Massimo Pinazza, Scott N. Richman, Volkan Ozguz
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Patent number: 10838258Abstract: Methods are provided for making layers with nano- and micro-patterned topographies by laser action or inkjet printing on a first surface. These topographies have a periodicity of 5 nm to 500 ?m in a first direction in the plane of the first surface. These layers can be used as anisotropically patterned alignment layers in electro-optical devices and generate an orientational order of at least 0.30.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: E-VISION, LLCInventors: Anita Trajkovska-Broach, David Boyd, Dan Chambers, Joseph O. Branham
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Patent number: 10761393Abstract: An electro-chromic device including a solid or quasi-solid electrolyte layer is disclosed. The electrolyte layer may be a composite polymeric electrolyte layer. The polymeric electrolyte layer may be a conductive transparent adhesive or an optically transparent cured electrolyte. The electrolyte layer may also be a porous optically transparent membrane impregnated or embedded with an electrolytic material. Methods for forming solid or quasi-solid electrolyte layers in-situ in electro-chromic devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Anita Trajkovska-Broach, William Kokonaski
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Patent number: 10718988Abstract: An electro-chromic device including a solid or quasi-solid electrolyte layer is disclosed. The electrolyte layer may be a composite polymeric electrolyte layer. The polymeric electrolyte layer may be a conductive transparent adhesive or an optically transparent cured electrolyte. The electrolyte layer may also be a porous optically transparent membrane impregnated or embedded with an electrolytic material. Methods for forming solid or quasi-solid electrolyte layers in-situ in electro-chromic devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Anita Trajkovska-Broach, William Kokonaski
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Patent number: 10613355Abstract: Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Claudio Dalla Longa, Mark Graham, Joshua Haddock, Charles Willey, Tiziano Tabacchi, Martin Bock, Massimo Pinazza, Scott N. Richman, Volkan Ozguz
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Patent number: 10061175Abstract: EC film stacks and different layers within the EC film stacks are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing these layers are also disclosed. In one embodiment, an EC layer comprises nanostructured EC layer. These layers may be manufactured by various methods, including, including, but not limited to glancing angle deposition, oblique angle deposition, electrophoresis, electrolyte deposition, and atomic layer deposition. The nanostructured EC layers have a high specific surface area, improved response times, and higher color efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Anita Trajkovska-Broach, Ying Sun, William Kokonaski
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Patent number: 9939682Abstract: Methods are provided for making layers with nano- and micro-patterned topographies by laser action or inkjet printing on a first surface. These topographies have a periodicity of 5 nm to 500 ?m in a first direction in the plane of the first surface. These layers can be used as anisotropically patterned alignment layers in electro-optical devices and generate an orientational order of at least 0.30.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Anita Trajkovska-Broach, David Boyd, Dan Chambers, Joseph O. Branham
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Patent number: 8727531Abstract: A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides Correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the Wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski
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Patent number: 8641191Abstract: An ophthalmic lens is presented in which the lens includes a progressive addition region and a dynamic optic. The dynamic optic and the progressive addition region are in optical communication. The progressive addition region has an add power which is less than a user's near viewing distance add power. The dynamic optic, when activated, provides the additional needed optical power for the wearer to see clearly at a near distance. This combination leads to the unexpected result that not only does the wearer have the ability to see clearly at intermediate and near distances, but the level of unwanted astigmatism, distortion, and vision compromise are reduced significantly.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: e-Vision, LLCInventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Venkatramani S. Iyer, Joshua N. Haddock
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Publication number: 20130250135Abstract: Eyewear is provided including a frame, and a camera connected with the frame, in which the camera is configured to be controlled by a remote controller. The camera may be configured to capture video and/or a photo. The eyewear may include data storage, and the camera may be connected to the data storage. A wrist watch may be configured to act both as a time piece and a controller of the camera. The eyewear may also include a heads up display and/or a video file player. The eyewear may also include an electro-active lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: E-VISION LLCInventors: Ronald Blum, William Kokonaski
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Publication number: 20130242253Abstract: Eyewear is provided including a frame, a visor attached to frame and a heads up display. The heads up display may be housed in the visor. The visor may be configured to be positioned in multiple positions relative to the pupil of a wearer's eye, and/or adjustably positioned so that the heads up display may be transitioned between positions within the line of sight of the wearer and out of the line of sight of the wearer. The heads up display may be configured to be controlled by a remote controller, e.g. a wrist watch. The heads up display may be monocular or binocular. The eyewear may also include an electro-active lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: E-VISION LLCInventors: Ronald Blum, William Kokonaski
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Publication number: 20130235332Abstract: Eyewear is provided including a frame and an electronic docking station. The docking station may be configured to provide power to a docked electrical component, such as a camera, an audio player, a video player, etc. The electrical component docked into the docking station may provide a power source. The eyewear may also include an electro-active lens and/or a heads up display.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: E-VISION LLCInventors: Ronald Blum, William Kokonaski
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Patent number: 8333470Abstract: A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: E-Vision LLCInventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski
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Publication number: 20120092775Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, manufacture, circuit, composition of matter, and/or user interface adapted for and/or resulting from, and/or a method and/or machine-readable medium comprising machine-implementable instructions for, activities that can comprise and/or relate to, transitioning an optical power of a fluidic lens over a substantially continuous range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: E-VISION, LLCInventors: Dwight Duston, Anthony Van Heugten