Patents by Inventor Christian Chabrier

Christian Chabrier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11534338
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for laser photocoagulation of the retina, comprising: a photocoagulation laser (1); an optical path (5) connecting the upstream photocoagulation laser (1) to a downstream laser outlet opening (6) intended to be positioned in front of the retina; an adaptive optical element (9) positioned in the optical path and configured to modify the wavefront of the laser beam being propagated in the optical path, in order to compensate for aberrations of the eye that occur as far as the retina; a position control loop (10) controlling a first actuator (14) positioned in the optical path downstream of the adaptive optical element in order to control the position of the laser outlet opening relative to the retina to be treated; and at least one imaging device (8) configured to obtain an image of the retina diverted from the optical path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignees: QUANTEL MEDICAL, OFFICE NATIONAL D'ETUDES ET DE RECHERCHES AEROSPATIALES (ONERA)
    Inventors: Christian Chabrier, Serge Meimon, Patrice Gayot, Cyril Petit, Pedro Baracal De Mece, Benjamin Wassmer
  • Publication number: 20210228409
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for laser photocoagulation of the retina, comprising: a photocoagulation laser (1); an optical path (5) connecting the upstream photocoagulation laser (1) to a downstream laser outlet opening (6) intended to be positioned in front of the retina; an adaptive optical element (9) positioned in the optical path and configured to modify the wavefront of the laser beam being propagated in the optical path, in order to compensate for aberrations of the eye that occur as far as the retina; a position control loop (10) controlling a first actuator (14) positioned in the optical path downstream of the adaptive optical element in order to control the position of the laser outlet opening relative to the retina to be treated; and at least one imaging device (8) configured to obtain an image of the retina diverted from the optical path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicants: QUANTEL MEDICAL, OFFICE NATIONAL D'ETUDES ET DE RECHERCHES AEROSPATIALES (ONERA)
    Inventors: Christian CHABRIER, Serge MEIMON, Patrice GAYOT, Cyril PETIT, Pedro BARACAL DE MECE, Benjamin WASSMER
  • Publication number: 20200008777
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for ocular ultrasound using an ultrasound probe comprising a plurality of transducer elements organised in at least n concentric rings forming n transducer rings (2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e), the transducer rings being grouped together in k groups of rings. Said method comprises the following steps: for each cycle (100, 110, 200, 210, 300, 310) of a plurality of cycles of k iterations using a different group of transducer rings and working through the groups of transducer rings: exciting a group of transducer rings in order to emit ultrasound waves; collecting n measuring signals from the n transducer rings; combining the n measuring signals in order to provide an ultrasound line representing the response of the n transducer rings when ultrasound waves are emitted; combining k ultrasound lines resulting from the most recent k iterations into a displayable line; and treating and displaying the displayable lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: QUANTEL MEDICAL
    Inventors: Christian CHABRIER, Cédric VENUAT
  • Patent number: 10463540
    Abstract: A photocoagulation system is described herein that facilitates multi-spot laser treatment procedures inside the eye and close to the patient's retina. In one example embodiment, a modified endocular probe operates with a laser system to move the probe or a probe needle so as to project a multi-spot pattern on a patient's retina by controlling the rotation movement of the needle (and needle tip). In addition, the system facilitates maneuverability and angular deviation of the needle tip and synchronizes these different movements with the laser photocoagulator system so as to project the aiming beam and thereafter the laser treatment beam in the desired pattern location with the desired exposure time and power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Quantel Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Chabrier, Patrice Gayot
  • Patent number: 9676117
    Abstract: There is a method for producing a ply involved in the construction of a multi-ply panel for constructing or adding to a wall, floor or ceiling, or a sloping part for a building. The ply includes a juxtaposition of strips, either structural strips or filling strips, positioned between the structural strips and made of a different material from that of the structural strips. The materials are selected for the thermal or acoustic insulation thereof, the thermal inertia thereof or the fire résistance thereof. Each lateral movement of a ply being produced with respect to the assembly plane is carried out by the synchronized movement of a table with which the lower face of the ply is in contact and a driver with which the upper face of the ply is in contact. There is an installation for implementing the method according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Techniwood International
    Inventors: Bruno Raudin, Pascal Faure, Christian Chabrier
  • Publication number: 20170000648
    Abstract: A photocoagulation system is described herein that facilitates multi-spot laser treatment procedures inside the eye and close to the patient's retina. In one example embodiment, a modified endocular probe operates with a laser system to move the probe or a probe needle so as to project a multi-spot pattern on a patient's retina by controlling the rotation movement of the needle (and needle tip). In addition, the system facilitates maneuverability and angular deviation of the needle tip and synchronizes these different movements with the laser photocoagulator system so as to project the aiming beam and thereafter the laser treatment beam in the desired pattern location with the desired exposure time and power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Christian Chabrier, Patrice Gayot
  • Publication number: 20150371383
    Abstract: In various embodiments described herein, retinal diagnostic/treatment systems are provided that have the capability to mark-up a mosaic image in order to do a treatment plan; illustrate with an aiming beam the point where the laser will be fired; fire a laser shot on a predefined or premarked point or spot; and able to stop the laser shot/firing if the current aim of the laser or selected treatment target is not on the treatment plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Christian CHABRIER, Lionel LETOFFET, Jean-Yves SCHNITZLER, Benjamin WASSMER
  • Publication number: 20150233117
    Abstract: There is a method for producing a ply involved in the construction of a multi-ply panel for constructing or adding to a wall, floor or ceiling, or a sloping part for a building. The ply includes a juxtaposition of strips, either structural strips or filling strips, positioned between the structural strips and made of a different material from that of the structural strips. The materials are selected for the thermal or acoustic insulation thereof, the thermal inertia thereof or the fire resistance thereof. Each lateral movement of a ply being produced with respect to the assembly plane is carried out by the synchronized movement of a table with which the lower face of the ply is in contact and a driver with which the upper face of the ply is in contact. There is an installation for implementing the method according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Bruno Raudin, Pascal Faure, Christian Chabrier
  • Publication number: 20150218811
    Abstract: The multi-ply panel for forming or adding to a wall, floor, or ceiling, or for the inclined surface of a building includes a stack of layers. At least one layer is formed of parallel structural strips, preferably made of wood. Filler strips are placed between the structural strips and made of a different material than that of the structural strips. The materials may be selected for the heat or sound insulation properties, thermal inertia, or fire-resistant properties thereof. At least one rigid filler strip is made of an insulating material with heat conductivity less than 0.038 W/m·K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: TECHNIWOOD INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Laurent Bourdon, Pascal Faure, Didier Goy, Christian Chabrier