Patents Assigned to Vision
  • Macromonomer mixture, terminal-reactive polymer mixture, intermediate for macromonomer and silicone hydrogel
    Patent number: 8748548
    Abstract: To obtain a hydrophilic macromonomer mixture which is a highly polymerized hydrophilic macromonomer, has few components not bonded to the polymer chain after polymerization, and is less likely to leaching. Provided is a macromonomer mixture containing macromonomer A being a macromonomer having a group obtained by further introducing a polymerizable group into a reactive group derived from a polymerization initiator at an end thereof; and macromonomer B being a macromonomer having a group obtained by further introducing a polymerizable group into a reactive group derived from a chain transfer agent at an end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Fujisawa, Masataka Nakamura
  • Medical indication device and identification method
    Patent number: 8746547
    Abstract: A medical-technical identification device for identifying a sterile product and a method of identifying such a product are provided. The product may be intended for one-time-use only, when connected to a piece of medical equipment. A fixedly mounted information carrier is adapted to deliver or to offer specific product information in a contactless fashion to a reading element connected to the medical equipment. The function of the identification device is improved so that even specific data can be forwarded to the medical equipment such as an infusion-type fluid pump. Thus operation of the pump may be reprogrammed, for example, to change the calibration factor or the operation mode or to change irrigation depending on the patient group to undergo surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Medical Vision Research and Development AB
    Inventors: Anders Mollstam, Sven Milton
  • Motor vehicle part
    Patent number: 8749873
    Abstract: A motor vehicle part having at least one portion visible from the outside of the part, characterized in that the portion is at least partly covered with an electronic ink suitable for forming a pattern on the portion. A method is also disclosed for manufacturing such a part and a method for manufacturing a subassembly incorporating this part. Another embodiment relates to a set of parts, a marking assembly, an optical unit and a vehicle comprising such a part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Pierre Albou, Jean-Claude Puente
  • TRAJECTORY DETECTION AND FEEDBACK SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140156042
    Abstract: A disclosed device provides a trajectory detection and feedback system. The system is capable of detecting one or more moving objects in free flight, analyzing a trajectory of each object and providing immediate feedback information to a human that has launched the object into flight, and/or one or more observers in the area. In a particular embodiment, a non-intrusive machine vision system that remotely detects trajectories of moving objects may be used to evaluate trajectory parameters for a basketball shot at a basketball hoop by a player. The feedback information, such as a trajectory entry angle into the basketball hoop and/or an entry velocity into the hoop for the shot, may be output to the player in an auditory format using a sound projection device. The system may be operable to be set-up and to operate in a substantially autonomous manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. MARTY, Thomas A. EDWARDS
  • ELECTROSTIMULATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140155799
    Abstract: Signal generator and signal generator system for electrostimulation and the promotion of joint health, and related methods, kits and articles of manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: VISION QUEST INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED dba VQ ORTHOCARE
    Inventors: Michael S. Skahan, Kevin R. Lunau, David K. Combs, Wallace Ray Fischer
  • Contact lenses
    Patent number: 8741981
    Abstract: The invention provides silicone hydrogel contact lenses that exhibit reduced back surface debris and reduced incidence of superior epithelial arcurate lesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Steffen, David C. Turner, Douglas G. Vanderlaan
  • Lens with conical frustum meniscus wall
    Patent number: 8743467
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James D. Riall, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, Sharika Snook
  • Computer control for bio-mechanical alteration of the cornea
    Patent number: 8740888
    Abstract: A system and method for altering the shape of a lamina of transparent material (e.g. the cornea of an eye), as it is being subjected to a transverse pressure differential, requires a computer controlled laser unit. In accordance with specified input parameters, the computer directs the laser unit to perform LIOB over predetermined surfaces within the lamina. This weakens the material for a desired reshaping of the lamina in response to the pressure differential. With respect to a perpendicular axis that is defined by the lamina, surfaces parallel to the axis (e.g. cylindrical surfaces) are separated from each other by about two hundred microns. For surfaces perpendicular to the axis, the separation is about ten microns. In each instance, the cuts that result from LIOB are only about two microns thick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH
    Inventors: Frieder Loesel, Josef F. Bille, Luis Antonio Ruiz
  • Ophthalmic devices comprising photochromic materials having extended pi-conjugated systems
    Patent number: 8741188
    Abstract: The present invention provides ophthalmic devices comprising at least one photochromic material which is an indeno-fused naphthopyran having a pi-conjugation extending group bonded to the 11-position of the indeno-fused naphthopyran, the pi-conjugation extending group having at least one pendent halo-substituted group bonded thereto. The pi-conjugation extending group extends the pi-conjugation system of said indeno-fused naphthopyran. The 13-position of the indeno-fused naphthopyran is substantially free of spiro-substituents. The invention further provides photochromic materials of specified structure, photochromic compositions, photochromic articles and optical elements that include the photochromic materials. Other non-limiting embodiments relate to methods of making the ophthalmic devices comprising photochromic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Anu Chopra, Jun Deng, Beon-Kyu Kim, David B. Knowles, Frank F. Molock, Jr., Victor A. Montes, Stephen D. Straight, Wenjing Xiao, Huayun Yu
  • Demapping for hierarchical Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
    Patent number: 8744017
    Abstract: A method and system for demapping a hierarchical signal is disclosed. The method includes receiving a hierarchical signal comprising first and second encoded, modulated signals. A conditional probability relating to the structure of the second encoded, modulated signal is determined. The hierarchical signal is demodulated using the conditional probability to generate a first encoded data stream. The first encoded data stream is decoded to recover information bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: CMMB Vision USA Inc.
    Inventors: Zixia Hu, Hui Liu
  • Detection method for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 8738235
    Abstract: A detection method, system and device for a motor vehicle (V1). The method, system and device uses at least one camera which has a predetermined field of vision. The method includes the following steps: receiving information which is representative of a driving state associated with the vehicle; and modifying the field of vision of the camera, and in particular its orientation, according to the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Anne Laliron, Caroline Robert
  • Method and system for adjustment of headlamps for motor vehicles
    Patent number: 8738236
    Abstract: A method and system for adjustment of headlamps for motor vehicles, comprising a step for calculating a headlamp angle. The method furthermore comprises the steps of detecting a target vehicle, calculating a lateral position of the target vehicle with respect to the motor vehicle, calculating a lateral angular offset with respect to the said lateral position of the target vehicle and adjusting the headlamps as a function of the headlamp angle and of the lateral angular offset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Julien Moizard, Gregoire Sadoux, Jonathan Blandin
  • OPEN PERFORATED MATERIAL AND METHOD OF IMAGING TO FORM A VISION CONTROL PANEL
    Publication number: 20140141197
    Abstract: An open perforated assembly typically includes a film layer (26) on one side of the open perforated assembly, and an adhesive layer (32) and a release liner (42) on the other side. The layers and liner are perforated with a plurality of holes (6). The assembly is devoid of any imperforate layer. The perforated liner has a first color visible from the other side. Upon removal of the perforated release liner the appearance of the assembly from the other side is similar to the appearance before removal of the perforated liner. The assembly may be imaged by digital inkjet printing using a digital inkjet machine. Its printheads are spaced from one side of the open perforated assembly and an ink receiving surface (62) is located on the other side such that ink that is jetted from the printheads and passes through the holes in the open perforated assembly is deposited on the ink receiving surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: CONTRA VISION LTD.
    Inventors: George Roland Hill, Mark David Godden
  • System and Method for Characterising Eye-Related Systems
    Publication number: 20140139804
    Abstract: Described herein is a light directing assembly for use in an object analysis system. The light directing assembly includes a plurality of optical relay assemblies. Each optical relay assembly includes at least one optical element configured to relay an interrogation beam from a light transmission system to an object and relay a return beam from the object to the light transmission system, the return beam being generated by reflection or back scattering of the interrogation beam by the object. Each optical relay assembly defines an interrogation angle at which the interrogation beam relayed by the optical relay assembly reaches the object, and an optical path length being the distance from the light transmission system to the object travelled by an interrogation beam via the optical relay assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: BRIEN HOLDEN VISION INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Klaus Ehrmann, Darrin Mark Falk, Cathleen Fedtke
  • METHOD FOR PREPARING SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS
    Publication number: 20140140918
    Abstract: A method for making semiconductor nanocrystals is disclosed, the method comprising adding a secondary phosphine chalcogenide to a solution including a metal source and a liquid medium at a reaction temperature to form a reaction product comprising a semiconductor comprising a metal and a chalcogen, and quenching the reaction mixture to form quantum dots. Methods for overcoating are also disclosed. Semiconductor nanocrystals are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: QD VISION, INC.
    Inventors: CRAIG BREEN, WENHAO LIU
  • METHODS OF TREATING RECURRENT MEIBOMIAN GLANDS DISORDER AND THEREBY DECREASING THE FREQUENCY OF RECURRENCE
    Publication number: 20140142055
    Abstract: A method of treating a recurring meibomian gland disorder in a patient includes administering to a patient suffering from recurring meibomian gland disorder a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an azalide antibiotic and a glucocorticoid. The method may thereby reduce the frequency of recurrence of the meibomian gland disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: INSITE VISION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kamran Hosseini, Lyle M. Bowman
  • Telescope
    Patent number: D705840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Nikon Vision Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masanobu Iwabuchi
  • Rifle scope
    Patent number: D706380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Nikon Vision Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew Gardiner, Tomohiro Hoshi
  • Rifle scope
    Patent number: D706381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Nikon Vision Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew Gardiner, Tomohiro Hoshi
  • Pair of binoculars
    Patent number: D706848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Nikon Vision Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Asano