Patents Assigned to PixelOptics Inc.
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Patent number: 8308295Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a multifocal lens having a mostly spherical power region and a progressive optical power region. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the proper alignment and positioning of each of these regions, the amount of optical power provided by each of the regions, the optical design of the progressive optical power region, and the size and shape of each of the regions. The combination of these design parameters allows for an optical design having less unwanted astigmatism and distortion as well as both a wider channel width and a shorter channel length compared to conventional PALs. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a new, inventive far-intermediate distance zone and may further provide for increased vertical stability of vision within a zone of the lens.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Venkatramani S. Iyer, Joshua N. Haddock, Mark Mattison-Shupnick
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Publication number: 20120267030Abstract: A first method is provided that comprises the steps of: measuring a first surface disposed on a first substrate, measuring a second surface disposed on a second substrate, calculating a variable gap between the first surface and the second surface, depositing a variable amount of adhesive on the first surface of the first substrate based at least in part on the calculation of the variable gap, and placing the second substrate over the first substrate, wherein the adhesive is disposed between the first surface of the first substrate and the second surface of the second substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Hall, David Boyd, Anthony Van Heugten
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Publication number: 20120262667Abstract: In some embodiments, a first device may be provided. The first device may comprise a lens housing adapted to support a first lens and a second lens, a first temple movably coupled to the lens housing, a second temple movably coupled to the lens housing, an electronics module disposed at least partially within the first temple, and a first electrical conductor coupled to the first temple. A first conductive path may be provided from the first temple to the lens housing at least in part by the first electrical conductor. The first electrical conductor may be configured to couple the electronics module to the first temple.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventor: Charles Willey
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Publication number: 20120229754Abstract: Embodiments described herein may provide an electro-active lens. The electro-active lens may comprise a first substrate, a second substrate, and an electro-active element disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The electro-active element may be configured to alter the optical power of at least a portion of the electro-active lens. The first substrate may comprise a different material than the second substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Venkatramani Iyer, Robert S. Hall, Randall Blevins, Ronald Blum, William Kokonaski
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Publication number: 20120212696Abstract: In some embodiments, a first optical device may be provided. The first optical device may include a first substrate, a liquid crystal alignment layer comprising a controlled pattern of features each having a dimension of at most 2 microns, and a liquid crystal layer disposed adjacent to the alignment layer that includes liquid crystal molecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Anita Trajkovska, Ronald Blum, Joshua Haddock, William Kokonaski
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Publication number: 20120154739Abstract: Curable adhesive compositions comprising a urethane pre-polymer are provided that exhibit a high refractive index.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Yassin Turshani, Omar Mohamed Buazza, Anita Trajkovska
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Patent number: 8197063Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide multifocal lenses having one or more multifocal inserts comprising one or more diffractive regions. A diffractive region of a multifocal insert of the present invention can provide a constant optical power or can provide a progression of optical power, or any combination thereof. A multifocal insert of the present invention can be fabricated from any type of material and can be inserted into any type of bulk lens material. A diffractive region of a multifocal insert of the present invention can be positioned to be in optical communication with one or more optical regions of a host lens to provide a combined desired optical power in one or more vision zones. Index matching layers of the present invention can be used to reduce reflection losses at interfaces of the host lens and multifocal insert.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Venkatramani S. Iyer, William Kokonaski, Joshua N. Haddock, Roger Clarke, Ronald D. Blum
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Publication number: 20120140167Abstract: In some embodiments, a first device may be provided. The first device may include a first lens that comprises a contact lens or an intraocular lens. The first lens may include an electronic component and a dynamic optic, where the dynamic optic is configured to provide a first optical add power and a second optical add power, where the first and the second optical add powers are different. The dynamic optic may comprise a fluid lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventor: Ronald D. Blum
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Publication number: 20120127423Abstract: 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: November 17, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, Joshua N. Haddock, Claudio Dalla Longa, Mark Graham, Yongping Wang
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Publication number: 20120127420Abstract: Embodiments may provide a first device that includes a frame having a first temple and a second temple. The frame may also comprise a housing module coupled (e.g. attached) to a structural member. The first device may further include a first lens and a second lens coupled to the frame and an electronics module that may be located within the housing module. The electronics module may include at least any two of: a power source; a controller; and/or a sensing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, Joshua N. Haddock, Claudio Dalla Longa, Mark Graham, Yongping Wang
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Publication number: 20120061863Abstract: An apparatus for molding at least one side of an ophthalmic diffractive lens. The apparatus includes a first mold, wherein the first mold includes at least a first portion made of plastic, and wherein the first portion includes a first pattern on a surface thereof, the first pattern configured to impart a diffractive optical pattern on a surface on the at lest one side of the ophthalmic diffractive lens molded using the first mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: PIXELOPTICS, INC.Inventors: Bryan Cox, Youval Katzman, Yassin Turshani, Anita Trajkovska, Venkatramani Iyer, David Strickland
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Publication number: 20120038882Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Venkatramani S. Iyer, Joshua N. Haddock
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Publication number: 20120019773Abstract: An embryonic optical apparatus including a first lens component including a first surface and a second surface on an opposite side of the first lens component from the first surface, and a second lens component comprising a flexible element, wherein the flexible element of the second lens component comprises a first region that is variably movable towards and away from the first surface, thereby dynamically adjusting an optical power of the embryonic optical apparatus with respect to a light path through the first region and the first surface, and wherein the embryonic optical apparatus is configured such that at least a portion of the second surface is permanently alterable to permanently define an optical power of the first lens at least a second region of the second surface, the second region being optically aligned with the first region, thereby resulting in a prescription-quality ophthalmic optical apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: PIXELOPTICS, INC.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski
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Patent number: 8092016Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a multifocal lens having a diffractive optical power region and a progressive optical power region. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the proper alignment and positioning of each of these regions, the amount of optical power provided by each of the regions, the optical design of the progressive optical power region, and the size and shape of each of the regions. The combination of these design parameters allows for an optical design having less unwanted astigmatism and distortion as well as both a wider channel width and a shorter channel length compared to conventional PALs. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a new, inventive far-intermediate distance zone and may further provide for increased vertical stability of vision within a zone of the lens.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Venkatramani S. Iyer, Joshua N. Haddock, Mark Mattison-Shupnick
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Patent number: 8075132Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide multiple-layer (multi-layer) composite lenses comprising two or more materials and methods for making the same. A multi-layer composite lens of the present invention can use multiple surfaces (internal or external) to form optical elements that can contribute to a total desired add power. The multiple contributing optical elements can be aligned so as to be in optical communication to form multiple stable vision zones to enhance optical performance and the vision experience of the wearer. Distributing the total desired add power across multiple appropriately aligned optical elements that are in optical communication with one another can reduce the total distortion of the lens, minimize the number of optical discontinuities introduced, can reduce optical power jump as experienced by the wearer's eye when traversing any discontinuity, and can reduce the visibility of any introduced optical discontinuity as perceived by an observer looking at the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: PixelOptics Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Joshua N. Haddock, Venkatramani S. Iyer, Mark Mattison-Shupnick
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Patent number: 8066373Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide apparatuses and methods for conducting pupil height measurements. A multifocal measurement device of the present invention can comprise a base member and first and second adjustable measurement members. The multifocal measurement device can be connected to eyeglasses worn by a patient. A first knob can be used to adjust a vertical positioning of the first adjustable measurement member and a second knob can be used to adjust a vertical positioning of the second adjustable measurement member. The adjustable measurement members can each comprise pupillary alignment reference areas—such as transparent lines, opaque lines, or prisms—that can be positioned substantially in front of the pupils of the patient by adjusting the knobs. Pupil height measurements can subsequently be made by measuring the distances between the first and second pupillary alignment reference areas and the bottom of the eyeglasses worn by the patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, Tony Van Heugten
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Publication number: 20110235186Abstract: A device and/or apparatus that comprises a dynamic optical lens is provided. A first apparatus includes a first lens component having a first surface and a second surface. The first apparatus further includes a second lens component that comprises a flexible element. The first apparatus also includes a fluid that may be applied between at least a portion of the first lens component and at least a portion of the second lens component. The flexible element of the second lens component is such that it conforms to the first surface of the first lens component when an amount of fluid between the first surface of the first lens component and the second lens component is sufficiently low. The flexible element of the second lens component is also such that it does not conform to the first surface of the first lens component when an amount of fluid between the first surface of the first lens component and the second lens component is sufficiently great.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, Anthony Van Heugten
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Publication number: 20110228212Abstract: An adapter for a spectacle frame is disclosed which is configured for enabling the spectacle frame to operate and control electro-active lenses housed therein. In particular, the spectacle frame may allow electro-active lenses housed therein to focus and be controlled both automatically and manually with heretofore unrealized results.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, Joshua N. Haddock, Dwight P. Duston
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Publication number: 20110194069Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a multifocal lens having a mostly spherical power region and a progressive optical power region. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the proper alignment and positioning of each of these regions, the amount of optical power provided by each of the regions, the optical design of the progressive optical power region, and the size and shape of each of the regions. The combination of these design parameters allows for an optical design having less unwanted astigmatism and distortion as well as both a wider channel width and a shorter channel length compared to conventional PALs. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a new, inventive far-intermediate distance zone and may further provide for increased vertical stability of vision within a zone of the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Venkatramani S. Iyer, Joshua N. Haddock, Mark Mattison-Shupnick
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Publication number: 20110194068Abstract: Progressive lens designs are provided with various features relative to the corridor width, corridor length, and relative positioning of areas of maximum gradient power progression and maximum gradient, that differ from conventional progressive lens designs. Progressive lenses according to the invention may include a “V-shaped” cylinder map, a relatively low position of maximum gradient of power progression, and/or a large vertical separation between vertical position of maximal cylinder and vertical position of maximum gradient of power progression.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, Amitava Gupta, Dani Katzman