Patents by Inventor Christopher J. R. V. Baker

Christopher J. R. V. Baker 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: 9427151
    Abstract: Systems and methods for expanding the field-of-view of ophthalmic scanning devices are presented. An ophthalmic scanning device is designed such that the pivot point of the scanning optics is maintained at a fixed location in the pupil while the scanning optics are rotated about the eye to obtain imaging data over an increased field-of-view than can be achieved by the scanning optics alone. The rotation can be achieved using a singular rotational motion of the scanning optics about a rotational axes coincident with the scanning pivot point or can be achieved using a combination of rotational motion with a second motion either rotational or translational to maintain the scanning pivot point at the fixed location. Embodiments related to optical coherence tomography and scanning laser ophthalmoscopy are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC.
    Inventors: Jochen M. M. Horn, Andre Malz, Christopher J. R. V. Baker, Oliver Wirth
  • Publication number: 20150124219
    Abstract: Systems and methods for expanding the field-of-view of ophthalmic scanning devices are presented. An ophthalmic scanning device is designed such that the pivot point of the scanning optics is maintained at a fixed location in the pupil while the scanning optics are rotated about the eye to obtain imaging data over an increased field-of-view than can be achieved by the scanning optics alone. The rotation can be achieved using a singular rotational motion of the scanning optics about a rotational axes coincident with the scanning pivot point or can be achieved using a combination of rotational motion with a second motion either rotational or translational to maintain the scanning pivot point at the fixed location. Embodiments related to optical coherence tomography and scanning laser ophthalmoscopy are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Jochen M.M. HORN, Andre MALZ, Christopher J.R.V. BAKER, Oliver WIRTH
  • Patent number: 8960903
    Abstract: Systems and methods for expanding the field-of-view of ophthalmic scanning devices are presented. An ophthalmic scanning device is designed such that the pivot point of the scanning optics is maintained at a fixed location in the pupil while the scanning optics are rotated about the eye to obtain imaging data over an increased field-of-view than can be achieved by the scanning optics alone. The rotation can be achieved using a singular rotational motion of the scanning optics about a rotational axes coincident with the scanning pivot point or can be achieved using a combination of rotational motion with a second motion either rotational or translational to maintain the scanning pivot point at the fixed location. Embodiments related to optical coherence tomography and scanning laser ophthalmoscopy are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
    Inventors: Jochen M. M. Horn, Andre Malz, Christopher J. R. V. Baker, Oliver Wirth
  • Patent number: 8668338
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing variable refractive correction in a visual field testing device are presented. One embodiment of the variable refractive correction involves two or more aligned transmissive plates arranged to produce changes in refractive power by translation or rotation of the plates relative to each other. Several alternative designs for providing variable refractive correction are described. The refractive correction can be set manually or automatically based on knowledge of the refractive error of a specific patient and spherical and cylindrical refractive correction are possible. Additional lens systems can be used to extend the range of refractive correction to accommodate a larger patient population.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
    Inventors: Göran Anders Johansson, Matthew J. Everett, Christopher J. R. V. Baker
  • Publication number: 20130070204
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing variable refractive correction in a visual field testing device are presented. One embodiment of the variable refractive correction involves two or more aligned transmissive plates arranged to produce changes in refractive power by translation or rotation of the plates relative to each other. Several alternative designs for providing variable refractive correction are described. The refractive correction can be set manually or automatically based on knowledge of the refractive error of a specific patient and spherical and cylindrical refractive correction are possible. Additional lens systems can be used to extend the range of refractive correction to accommodate a larger patient population.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
    Inventors: Göran Anders JOHANSSON, Matthew J. Everett, Christopher J.R.V. Baker
  • Publication number: 20120274900
    Abstract: Systems and methods for expanding the field-of-view of ophthalmic scanning devices are presented. An ophthalmic scanning device is designed such that the pivot point of the scanning optics is maintained at a fixed location in the pupil while the scanning optics are rotated about the eye to obtain imaging data over an increased field-of-view than can be achieved by the scanning optics alone. The rotation can be achieved using a singular rotational motion of the scanning optics about a rotational axes coincident with the scanning pivot point or can be achieved using a combination of rotational motion with a second motion either rotational or translational to maintain the scanning pivot point at the fixed location. Embodiments related to optical coherence tomography and scanning laser ophthalmoscopy are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
    Inventors: Jochen M.M. HORN, Andre MALZ, Christopher J.R.V. BAKER, Oliver WIRTH
  • Patent number: 6729728
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a visual field tester that includes: (a) a projection screen; (b) a stimulus projection system that projects a light stimulus onto a first side of the projection screen; and (c) a background projection system that projects background light onto the first side of the projection screen; wherein the stimulus projection system includes: (i) a first rotatable disk having an aperture; (ii) a second rotatable disk disposed in the aperture; and (iii) a stimulus radiation projector that includes a stimulus radiation source and a radiation projection lens system that are configured to project the stimulus from the second disk onto the first side of the projection screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Wei, Jianping Wei, Christopher J. R. V. Baker, Christopher T. Wing
  • Patent number: 6688744
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a visual field tester that includes: (a) a projection screen; (b) a stimulus projection system that projects a light stimulus onto a first side of the projection screen; (c) a background projection system that projects a background light onto the first side of the projection screen; and (d) a lens system disposed on a second side of the projection screen that directs light transmitted through the projection screen to a predetermined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Wei, Jianping Wei, Christopher J. R. V. Baker
  • Publication number: 20030007121
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a visual field tester that includes: (a) a projection screen; (b) a stimulus projection system that projects a light stimulus onto a first side of the projection screen; (c) a background projection system that projects a background light onto the first side of the projection screen; and (d) a lens system disposed on a second side of the projection screen that directs light transmitted through the projection screen to a predetermined location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Ophthalmic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Wei, Jianping Wei, Christopher J. R.V. Baker
  • Publication number: 20020191153
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a visual field tester that includes: (a) a projection screen; (b) a stimulus projection system that projects a light stimulus onto a first side of the projection screen; and (c) a background projection system that projects background light onto the first side of the projection screen; wherein the stimulus projection system includes: (i) a first rotatable disk having an aperture; (ii) a second rotatable disk disposed in the aperture; and (iii) a stimulus radiation projector that includes a stimulus radiation source and a radiation projection lens system that are configured to project the stimulus from the second disk onto the first side of the projection screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Ophthalmic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Wei, Jianping Wei, Christopher J.R.V. Baker, Christopher T. Wing
  • Patent number: 6382794
    Abstract: Method and apparatus is disclosed for mapping a corneal contour and thickness profile. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a set of narrow, collimated, parallel beams is projected onto a corneal surface at an angle with respect to a predetermined axis (“an instrument axis”) that is substantially aligned with a visual axis of an eye. The set of beams is rotated about the instrument axis. A CCD camera is disposed to view the cornea along the instrument axis. Traces of the rotating set of beams form a set of rings in images obtained by the CCD camera; wherein outer and inner edges of the rings correspond to intersections of the set of beams with anterior and posterior surfaces of the cornea, respectively. Next, a direct triangulation algorithm is used to determine spatial positions of data points along the outer edges of the rings, and these spatial positions are used to reconstruct the anterior surface profile of the cornea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Lai, Barry T. Kavoussi, Christopher J. R. V. Baker