Patents Examined by Huy K. Mai
  • Patent number: 9492074
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a system and method for determining the refractive error of a patient, more particularly determining the patient's refractive error by using a computerized screen, and providing the patient with a prescription for the patient's preferred type of corrective lenses. The system and method do not require the trip or expense of a doctor visit, and are optimized for convenience and cost effectiveness. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for determining a corrective lenses prescription of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Opternative, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven P. Lee, Aaron Dallek
  • Patent number: 9486134
    Abstract: An ophthalmologic imaging apparatus that can follow up imaging for acquiring a cross sectional image by referring to a front image of an eye acquired in the past and scanning the same position as before with light, includes: a photographing part configured to photograph the eye and acquire a front image thereof; a cross sectional image forming part configured to scan the eye with light and form a cross sectional image thereof; a storage configured to store a first front image of the eye and a second front image acquired in follow up imaging executed with referring to the first front image; an information obtaining part configured to analyze the first and second front images and obtain misregistration information between these front images; and a calculator configured to calculate an evaluation value of an error in a scanning position in the follow up imaging based on the misregistration information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOPCON
    Inventors: Yoshikiyo Moriguchi, Masahiro Akiba
  • Patent number: 9482882
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for wearable devices such as eyewear are described. According to one embodiment, the wearable device includes a body, electronics, and a connector. The body is configured to hold one or more optical elements, the body being disposable between a collapsed condition and a wearable condition in which the device is wearable by a user to hold the one or more optical elements within user view. The electronics are carried by the body. The connector is configured to enable establishment of an electrical and/or electronic connection with the electronics via the connector, the connector being housed by the body such that the connector is substantially obscured from view when the body is in the wearable condition, and such that the connector is exposed for connective access when the body is in the collapsed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Snapchat, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Hanover, Qiaokun Huang, David Meisenholder, Lauryn Morris
  • Patent number: 9482883
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for wearable devices such as eyewear are described. According to one embodiment, the wearable device can include a frame, a temple, electronics, and a linkage assembly. The frame can have two opposing connection portions and the temple can be adapted to selectively interface with one of the two connection portions. The electronics can be mounted to at least one of the temple and the frame. The linkage assembly can be pivotally coupled at a first end portion to the temple and pivotally coupled at a second end portion to the one of the two connection portions. The linkage assembly can be configured for movement of the temple between a wearable position and a folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Snapchat, Inc.
    Inventor: David Meisenholder
  • Patent number: 9477094
    Abstract: An eyeglasses structure includes a frame, temples, metal bars that are curved and have two ends each forming a single-loop hook, rivets, and curved grooves. The temples each have a surface forming a curved groove receiving the single-loop hook therein so that the metal bar is curved toward the frame to allow the single-loop hook of the metal bar to connect to a side edge portion of the frame. The side edge portion of the frame is provided with a box having a channel formed therein to receive the single-loop hook to fit therein and includes a box base and a box cover that are formed with multiple the rivet holes, so that with the single-loop hooks of the metal bars being disposed in the channels and covered by the box covers, rivets are individually put through the rivet holes for riveting and fixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: SHINY STAR OPTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nai-Cheng Wang
  • Patent number: 9477100
    Abstract: A radiation filter insert is provided. The glasses filter insert includes a first filter lens and a second filter lens, each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The first and second filter lens may include an electromagnetic filter. The present invention may include a bridge connector. The bridge connector may connect the first and second filter lenses together. The bridge connector may include a curved inner edge formed to fit around a nosepiece of an eyewear. The filtering insert may include resting tabs to allow the insert to remain in position on the eyewear. The filtering insert may further include grasping tabs. The grasping tabs allow placement using the thumb an index finger of one hand. These resting and grasping tabs enables insertion and removal without displacing the eyewear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: ViewMax Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Anthony Steven Podrow, Christopher Lynn Owens
  • Patent number: 9470906
    Abstract: A virtual or augmented reality headset is provided having a frame, a pair of virtual or augmented reality eyepieces, and an interpupillary distance adjustment mechanism. The frame includes opposing arm members, a bridge positioned intermediate the opposing arm members, and one or more linear rails. The adjustment mechanism is coupled to the virtual or augmented reality eyepieces and operable to simultaneously move the eyepieces in adjustment directions aligned with the plurality of linear rails to adjust the interpupillary distance of the eyepieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Masamune Kaji, Michael John Slipy, Shigeru Natsume
  • Patent number: 9468377
    Abstract: The present invention essentially consists of an integrated system that allows acquisition and quantitative analysis of high-resolution images of the retina. The integrated system includes an optical device and a software app. The optical device is a smartphone-adapted lens for acquisition of high-resolution images of the retina. The software app is a smartphone app for quantitative analysis of the retinal images acquired through the hardware component of the device. The computation is carried out by means of cloud-based technologies. Quantitative indices of retinal damage are obtained. These indices are proven for being relevant for both clinical and research purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITÀ DELLA CALABRIA
    Inventors: Claudio Stamile, Renato Umeton, Michele Cavallari, Francesco Calimeri, Francesco Orzi
  • Patent number: 9470908
    Abstract: Eyewear comprising a pair of lenses assembled to a frame. Each lens comprises an integral tubular loupe mounting bracket extending forward of the lens exterior surface. The tubular mounting bracket defines an interior surface. The interior surface provides a loupe coupling receptacle for receiving and temporarily retaining a loupe assembly therein, enabling replacement of each loupe for repair, change in magnification, reduction in overall costs, reduced delivery time, etc. The loupe assembly is temporarily fixed within the loupe coupling receptacle by a loupe retention element feature. The lenses can be manufactured of a generally planar or curved shaped clear, translucent, or opaque material. The lenses can be adjustably assembled to the frame, enabling adjustable positioning of each loupe. Accessories, such as a camera, lighting, a secondary lens frame (such as prescription lenses), etc. can be integrated or removably attached to the eyewear frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Frankel, Jason Andre' Eulette
  • Patent number: 9470907
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pair of glasses with polarized or prescription lenses that can be adjusted to provide two different looks. Rotatable side arms connected to the main frame through a leg seat and a rotating secondary frame provide a mechanism to interchange the interior and exterior sides of the glasses. A correct lens orientation indicator on the secondary frame ensures correct configuration. In addition, the proposed mechanism offers two folding styles, in the first one both side arms are folded next to each other at the same side of the main frame. In the second, the side arms are folded on opposite sides of each other. Furthermore, the present invention provides a simple mechanism to turn smart glasses on and off. If the camera placed on the side arm is facing outwards, the smart glasses turns on. When the camera faces inwards, the smart glasses turns off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Seyed Ebrahim Seyed Saleh Esmaeili
  • Patent number: 9465236
    Abstract: This invention describes Ophthalmic Devices with media inserts that have photonic elements upon or within them. In some embodiments passive ophthalmic devices of various kinds may be formed. Methods and devices for active ophthalmic devices based on photonic based projection systems may also be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 9463117
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Belbey, Myong Kim
  • Patent number: 9456747
    Abstract: A gaze guidance arrangement is formed in a device for imaging an eye, the device being wearable on the object to be examined or otherwise placeable to the front of an eye or eyes. The device comprises one or more camera arrangements and an illumination arrangement. The gaze guidance arrangement comprises a visual target, to which the gaze is supposed to be directed, in order to reach the desired position of the eye, and a control arrangement that guides the gaze guidance arrangement. The control arrangement is at least partly located in said device and further guides the imaging process of the device and the device takes images automatically when the eye is in a predetermined position to which the visual target has directed said eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Trividi Oy
    Inventors: Petri Pohjanen, Nora Kaarela, Jukka Alasirnio
  • Patent number: 9456741
    Abstract: A method for determining optical properties of a corneal region. The method includes the steps of obtaining a combined tear film aqueous layer plus lipid layer thickness; obtaining a tear film lipid layer thickness; subtracting the tear film lipid layer thickness from the combined tear film aqueous layer plus lipid layer thickness to obtain a tear film aqueous layer thickness; and determining a corneal layer refractive index based on the tear film lipid layer thickness and the tear film aqueous layer thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
    Inventors: Stan Huth, Denise Tran
  • Patent number: 9456739
    Abstract: A system for determining an accommodative force in a patient includes a sensor adapted to detect motion of a lens of the patient relative to a globe of the patient's eye, a controller configured to determine an accommodative force in the patient based on the relative motion and to determine at least one parameter for an intraocular lens based on the accommodative force, and an interface adapted to output the at least one parameter for the intraocular lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: John A. Campin, George H. Pettit, Daniel W. Stanley
  • Patent number: 9454021
    Abstract: The present invention provides a contact lens manufactured at least partially from an intelligent polymer, the lens having a relaxed state which, upon application of a first stimulus forms a first corrective shape and which, upon application of a second stimulus, forms a second corrective shape, wherein the corrective effect provided by the lens in the relaxed state is intermediate to the corrective visual effects provided by the first and second corrective shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: OPTOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD.
    Inventors: Michel Lucien Guillon, Cecile Adrienne Maissa
  • Patent number: 9454022
    Abstract: A controlled selective visual occlusion system and method includes a visor where the visor includes occlusion areas. An occlusion device covers the occlusion areas and the occlusion device is operable to progressively restrict or allow light in selected occlusion areas. A power source is connected to the occlusion device and a controller is connected to the power source for operation of the occlusion device in the selected occlusion areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Nickolas Joseph Sinopoli
  • Patent number: 9442306
    Abstract: The present disclosure features lens protection systems that comprise multi-layer film laminates that include an optically clear protective film, which remains on the lens during use and carrier layers that are used to assist the user with applying the protective film to the lens. These systems are suitable for use with a wide variety of eyewear, including but not limited to ski goggles, tactical goggles, diving goggles, protective eyewear such as safety glasses, sun glasses, helmet visors (e.g., for football, hockey, or motorcycle helmets), and paintball masks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: RIPCLEAR LLC
    Inventors: Zachary Hines, Ryan Doherty
  • Patent number: 9429773
    Abstract: Eyewear can include lenses having perimeters that are customized for an intended wearer. The perimeter of the lenses can be determined based on anatomical features of the wearer's face, the wearer's field of vision, or other parameters specific to that individual. Determination of the lens perimeters can involve developing a three-dimensional model of a wearer's face and/or head, demarcating a lens perimeter over an obtained image of a user's face, or delineating the boundary of a wearer's peripheral vision. A provisional lens perimeter obtained by any of these methods may be modified in curvature and/or size to arrive at a desired final lens perimeter. Customized lenses can be fabricated based on the determined lens perimeters. The customized lenses can be assembled into completed eyewear that is customized for a wearer, for example having shapes, sizes, and designs not otherwise possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventor: Adi Ben-Shahar
  • Patent number: 9429772
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a frame configured to be worn on the head of a user and having first and second rims with lenses and a bridge between the rims for resting on the nose of the user. First and second temple portions extend away from the rims to ends and are can be positioned over the temples of the user with the ends near the ears of the user. The device further includes a display element over one of the lenses and a housing having an arm portion affixed to the first temple portion. An elbow portion of the housing defines a display end that supports the display element at an angle to the arm portion. Image generating means within the housing can present an image on the display element. An input device on the housing can receive an input from the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell Joseph Heinrich, Maj Isabelle Olsson