Patents Assigned to High Performance Optics, Inc.
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Patent number: 11774783Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
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Patent number: 11701315Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
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Publication number: 20230138968Abstract: The present disclosure provides metalloporphyrin and metallochlorin compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula (II) and (III)), which are useful in the preparation of optical devices (e.g., contact lenses, intraocular lenses, implantable contact lenses) that protect retinal pigment epithelium by the selective blocking of blue light. Also provided are precursor porphyrin and chlorin compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula (I)), and compositions and optical devices incorporating the compounds of the disclosure. Also provided are methods of selecting appropriate metalloporphyrin and metallochlorin compounds for incorporation into optical devices wherein the devices mitigate damage to retinal epithelial cells while balancing changes to luminous transmission, discomfort glare, color distortion, and disruption of circadian rhythms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Acerson, David Owen Baumann, Dustin Cefalo, Frank Chang, Peter Haaland, Troy Holland, Andrew Ishak, Raja Gabadage Waruna E. Jinadasa, Mark L. Nelson, Larry Rodriguez, Adam Sniady, Houliang Tang, Jiangxing Zhang
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Patent number: 10935709Abstract: Partially transparent devices and methods that reduce actual and/or perceived glare by incorporating absorbing materials are described. Actual and/or perceived glare can be reduced by multi-path absorption in the device. Perceived glare is further reduced by accounting for the psychophysics of human visual perception as a function of wavelength, orientation, and field illuminance.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventor: Peter Haaland
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Publication number: 20200284962Abstract: Partially transparent devices and methods that reduce actual and/or perceived glare by incorporating absorbing materials are described. Actual and/or perceived glare can be reduced by multi-path absorption in the device. Perceived glare is further reduced by accounting for the psychophysics of human visual perception as a function of wavelength, orientation, and field illuminance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventor: Peter Haaland
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Publication number: 20200170903Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronad D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
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Publication number: 20200150459Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. ISHAK, Ronald D. BLUM, Sean P. MCGINNIS, Michael B. PACKARD
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Patent number: 10610472Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
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Patent number: 10551637Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
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Patent number: 10545264Abstract: Partially transparent devices and methods that reduce actual and/or perceived glare by incorporating absorbing materials are described. Actual and/or perceived glare can be reduced by multi-path absorption in the device. Perceived glare is further reduced by accounting for the psychophysics of human visual perception as a function of wavelength, orientation, and field illuminance.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventor: Peter Haaland
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Patent number: 9927635Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
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Publication number: 20180064616Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
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Patent number: 9814658Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
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Patent number: 9798163Abstract: A system is provided that selectively blocks blue light in addition to having low overall transmittance values. The average value of the transmission spectrum of the system across the wavelength range 400 nm-470 nm is between 0% and 30% and the average value of the transmission spectrum across the wavelength range 470 nm-700 nm is between 0% and 70%. The transmission spectrum of the system has a first local minimum in transmission between 400 nm-470 nm.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Ishak, Ronald Blum, Anita Trajkovska-Broach
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Patent number: 9545304Abstract: An improved dual-filter lens for protective eyewear that combines a first filter for blocking essentially 100% of UV light, and second filter for filtering blue light. The first filter may comprise a multi-layered dielectric mirror layer 14 or Rugate filter 50, and the second filter may comprise dye-impregnated lens layer(s) 16, 18 or Rugate filter 50. The first filter blocks essentially 100% of UV light, while the second filter establishes an increasing transmission profile that cuts on sharply at approximately 415 nm, and establishes an increasing transmission profile between approximately 415 nm to about 475 nm. The cut-on slope rises approximately 0.15% in transmissivity for every nanometer of increasing wavelength change, with a maximum filtering effect within the 440-465 nm range. These dual filters provide a balanced light transmission profile that reduces harmful tight transmission and prevents macular degeneration, cataracts and other ocular injuries, while still preserving visual acuity.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Ishak
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Patent number: 9377569Abstract: Ophthalmic systems are provided that include both a photochromic component and a blue-blocking component.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Joshua N. Haddock, William Kokonaski, Dwight P. Duston, Venkatramani S. Iyer, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
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Publication number: 20150160478Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. ISHAK, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
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Patent number: 8882267Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
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Publication number: 20140093661Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method that comprises providing a solution containing a dye or a dye mixture, ultrasonicating the solution to reduce the average size of aggregates of the dye or dye mixture contained in the solution, and incorporating the dye or the dye mixture in the optical path of a device that transmits light.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventors: Anita Trajkovska, Ronald Blum, Andrew Ishak, Sean McGinnis, Michael Packard
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Patent number: 8500274Abstract: An improved dual-filter lens for protective eyewear that combines a first filter for blocking essentially 100% of UV light, and second filter for filtering blue light. The first filter may comprise a multi-layered dielectric mirror layer 14 or Rugate filter 50, and the second filter may comprise dye-impregnated lens layer(s) 16, 18 or Rugate filter 50. The first filter blocks essentially 100% of UV light, while the second filter establishes an increasing transmission profile that cuts on sharply at approximately 415 nm, and establishes an increasing transmission profile between approximately 415 nm to about 475 nm. The cut-on slope rises approximately 0.15% in transmissivity for every nanometer of increasing wavelength change, with a maximum filtering effect within the 440-465 nm range. These dual filters provide a balanced light transmission profile that reduces harmful light transmission and prevents macular degeneration, cataracts and other ocular injuries, while still preserving visual acuity.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Ishak