Patents Assigned to High Performance Optics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11774783
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • Patent number: 11701315
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • Publication number: 20230138968
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 10935709
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Haaland
  • Publication number: 20200284962
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Haaland
  • Publication number: 20200170903
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronad D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • Publication number: 20200150459
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. ISHAK, Ronald D. BLUM, Sean P. MCGINNIS, Michael B. PACKARD
  • Patent number: 10610472
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • Patent number: 10551637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • Patent number: 10545264
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Haaland
  • Patent number: 9927635
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • Publication number: 20180064616
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • Patent number: 9814658
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • Patent number: 9798163
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Ishak, Ronald Blum, Anita Trajkovska-Broach
  • Patent number: 9545304
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Ishak
  • Patent number: 9377569
    Abstract: Ophthalmic systems are provided that include both a photochromic component and a blue-blocking component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 9063349
    Abstract: A system may be provided that comprises a substrate and a selective light wavelength filter that selectively blocks between 5 and 50% of light having a wavelength at or near 400-460 nm. The system may comprise any one of, or some combination of: a window, automotive glass, a light bulb, a flash bulb, fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, instrumentation, a display system, a visual system, a television, or a computer monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: HIGH PERFORMANCE OPTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Peter Haaland, Michael B. Packard, D. James Schumer
  • Publication number: 20150160478
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. ISHAK, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • Patent number: 8882267
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • Publication number: 20140093661
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Anita Trajkovska, Ronald Blum, Andrew Ishak, Sean McGinnis, Michael Packard