Patents Assigned to Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.
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Patent number: 11801197Abstract: A method to treat a dry eye condition of an individual, includes: receiving a switch signal generated based on a manipulation of a control switch at a handheld device; and activating a motor in response to the switch signal to oscillate a member at an oscillation frequency, the member having an elongated configuration, and having a portion for placement outside the individual; wherein the oscillation frequency is sufficient to induce tear production when the portion of the member is applied towards a surface of a body portion of the individual.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Publication number: 20230338228Abstract: A method to treat a dry eye condition of an individual, includes: receiving a switch signal generated based on a manipulation of a control switch at a handheld device; and activating a motor in response to the switch signal to oscillate a member at an oscillation frequency, the member having an elongated configuration, and having a portion for placement outside the individual; wherein the oscillation frequency is sufficient to induce tear production when the portion of the member is applied towards a surface of a body portion of the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Patent number: 11318066Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a cantilever beam having a first portion accommodated in the housing, and a second portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the second portion is configured to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to oscillate the second portion of the cantilever beam at an oscillation frequency.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Publication number: 20220023142Abstract: A method to treat a dry eye condition of an individual, includes: receiving a switch signal generated based on a manipulation of a control switch at a handheld device; and activating a motor in response to the switch signal to oscillate a member at an oscillation frequency, the member having an elongated configuration, and having a portion for placement outside the individual; wherein the oscillation frequency is sufficient to induce tear production when the portion of the member is applied towards a surface of a body portion of the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Patent number: 11147736Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a dry eye condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having a first portion accommodated in the housing, and a second portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the second portion is for placement outside the individual, and is configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to cause the member to undergo bending action in a reciprocating manner to oscillate the second portion of the member at an oscillation frequency sufficient to induce tear production when the second portion of the member is applied towards a surface of the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Patent number: 11147737Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having a portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the portion of the member is configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion, the member having an elongated configuration; and a motor having a weight that is supported by the member.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Patent number: 11147735Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a dry eye condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having a first portion accommodated in the housing, and a second portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the second portion is for placement outside the individual, and is configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion, the member having an elongated configuration; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to oscillate the member at an oscillation frequency sufficient to induce tear production when the second portion of the member is applied towards a surface of the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Patent number: 11141347Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Patent number: 11141348Abstract: A method to treat a dry eye condition of an individual, includes: receiving a switch signal generated based on a manipulation of a control switch at a handheld device; and activating a motor in response to the switch signal to oscillate a member at an oscillation frequency, the member having an elongated configuration, and having a portion for placement outside the individual; wherein the oscillation frequency is sufficient to induce tear production when the portion of the member is applied towards a surface of a body portion of the individual.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Patent number: 10952923Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Patent number: 10842710Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Publication number: 20200179728Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Publication number: 20190262172Abstract: A method to treat a dry eye condition of an individual, includes: receiving a switch signal generated based on a manipulation of a control switch at a handheld device; and activating a motor in response to the switch signal to oscillate a member at an oscillation frequency, the member having an elongated configuration, and having a portion for placement outside the individual; wherein the oscillation frequency is sufficient to induce tear production when the portion of the member is applied towards a surface of a body portion of the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Publication number: 20190262225Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a cantilever beam having a first portion accommodated in the housing, and a second portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the second portion is configured to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to oscillate the second portion of the cantilever beam at an oscillation frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Publication number: 20190262171Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a dry eye condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having a first portion accommodated in the housing, and a second portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the second portion is for placement outside the individual, and is configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to cause the member to undergo bending action in a reciprocating manner to oscillate the second portion of the member at an oscillation frequency sufficient to induce tear production when the second portion of the member is applied towards a surface of the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Publication number: 20190262173Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having a portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the portion of the member is configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion, the member having an elongated configuration; and a motor having a weight that is supported by the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Publication number: 20190262170Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a dry eye condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having a first portion accommodated in the housing, and a second portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the second portion is for placement outside the individual, and is configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion, the member having an elongated configuration; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to oscillate the member at an oscillation frequency sufficient to induce tear production when the second portion of the member is applied towards a surface of the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Publication number: 20190232091Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Publication number: 20190070069Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having an exterior surface for contacting the individual, the member configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to cause the member to oscillate at an oscillation frequency for inducing tear production or a sinus effect; wherein the handheld device has an operational sound level that is 40 dB or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
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Publication number: 20180104514Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang