Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electrophysiological recording from the eye are disclosed herein. An electroretinography device can detect a biopotential signal from an eye of a subject and transmit the same to a processor. Embodiments of the present technology include one or more features directed to improving the use and operability of an electroretinography device. For example, the device can include features for (i) inhibiting multiple devices from adhering or sticking to one another or a different object and (ii) providing tactile feedback to users to help distinguish one side of the device from the other.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 12, 2024
Date of Patent:
February 10, 2026
Assignee:
RETMAP, INC.
Inventors:
John R. Hetling, Shresta Patangay Hetling
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electrophysiological recording from the eye are disclosed herein. An electroretinography device can detect a biopotential signal from an eye of a subject and transmit the same to a processor. Embodiments of the present technology include one or more features directed to improving the use and operability of an electroretinography device. For example, the device can include features for (i) improving the quality of light stimulus delivered to the eye or (ii) providing a better fit around the eye or a contact lens worn on the eye. These features can account for anatomical differences between different subjects by either masking or accommodating such differences.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 12, 2024
Date of Patent:
January 6, 2026
Assignee:
RETMAP, INC.
Inventors:
John R. Hetling, Shresta Patangay Hetling
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electrophysiological recording from the eye are disclosed herein. An electroretinography device can detect a biopotential signal from an eye of a subject and transmit the same to a processor. Embodiments of the present technology include one or more features directed to improving the use and operability of an electroretinography device. For example, the device can include a proximal inner surface having a recess feature for removing or receiving fluids trapped between the device and the eye. The recess feature can include one or more grooves, channels or textured surface designed to collect and direct fluids away from the space between the device and the eye. The number, shape, size, position, orientation, and other features of the grooves and channels can be varied.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 12, 2024
Date of Patent:
November 18, 2025
Assignee:
RETMAP, INC.
Inventors:
John R. Hetling, Shresta Patangay Hetling
Abstract: The present disclosure provides electroretinography devices configured to detect biopotential signals from an eye of a subject. In some embodiments, the device is configured to prevent the subject's eyelids from closing over the device when placed in contact with the anterior surface of the subject's eye. In some embodiments, the device has a Young's modulus of no more than about 50 MPa. In some embodiments, the device includes a diffusing or refracting element configured to scatter, focus or diverge incident light. In other embodiments, the device includes a void through which incident light can enter the subject's eye without passing through any portion of the device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 1, 2021
Date of Patent:
September 26, 2023
Assignee:
RETMAP, INC.
Inventors:
John R. Hetling, Safa Rahmani, Tamas Ban
Abstract: The present disclosure provides electroretinography devices configured to detect biopotential signals from an eye of a subject. In some embodiments, the device is configured to prevent the subject's eyelids from closing over the device when placed in contact with the anterior surface of the subject's eye. In some embodiments, the device has a Young's modulus of no more than about 50 MPa. In some embodiments, the device includes a diffusing or refracting element configured to scatter, focus or diverge incident light. In other embodiments, the device includes a void through which incident light can enter the subject's eye without passing through any portion of the device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 14, 2018
Date of Patent:
March 23, 2021
Assignee:
Retmap, Inc.
Inventors:
John R. Hetling, Safa Rahmani, Tamas Ban