Patents by Inventor Derek Nankivil

Derek Nankivil 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).

  • Publication number: 20240045234
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and/or methods for forming an ophthalmic lens. An example method may comprise a step of determining a power profile based on a power profile function defined by a base optical power, an amount of spherical aberration at a radial distance from a geometric center of the lens, and a bump function. The example method may comprise a step of adjusting the power profile based at least on minimizing a shape metric of a through-focus curve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Xin Wei, Philippe F Jubin, Derek Nankivil, Minghan Chen, Gregory Williby
  • Patent number: 11822153
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and/or methods for forming an ophthalmic lens. An example method may comprise a step of determining a power profile based on a power profile function defined by a base optical power, an amount of spherical aberration at a radial distance from a geometric center of the lens, and a bump function. The example method may comprise a step of adjusting the power profile based at least on minimizing a shape metric of a through-focus curve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Xin Wei, Philippe F Jubin, Derek Nankivil, Minghan Chen, Gregory Williby
  • Publication number: 20230288728
    Abstract: Described are multifocal contact lenses that contain high energy visible (HEV) light absorbing compounds and their use for improving one or more vision attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Shivkumar Mahadevan, Dawn D. Wright, Ronald J. Clark, Thomas R. Karkkainen, Derek Nankivil
  • Patent number: 11543683
    Abstract: Described are multifocal contact lenses that contain high energy visible (HEV) light absorbing compounds and their use for improving one or more vision attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Shivkumar Mahadevan, Dawn D. Wright, Ronald J. Clark, Thomas R. Karkkainen, Derek Nankivil
  • Publication number: 20220340760
    Abstract: Described are polymerizable high energy light absorbing compounds. The compounds absorb various wavelengths of ultraviolet and/or high energy visible light and are suitable for incorporation in various products, such as biomedical devices and ophthalmic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Derek Nankivil, Shivkumar Mahadevan, Dawn D. Wright
  • Publication number: 20220099999
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and/or methods for forming an ophthalmic lens. An example method may comprise a step of determining a power profile based on a power profile function defined by a base optical power, an amount of spherical aberration at a radial distance from a geometric center of the lens, and a bump function. The example method may comprise a step of adjusting the power profile based at least on minimizing a shape metric of a through-focus curve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Xin Wei, Philippe F Jubin, Derek Nankivil, Minghan Chen, Gregory Williby
  • Publication number: 20210244276
    Abstract: A spectrally adjustable ocular photosensitivity analyzer (SAOPA) is capable of emulating light sources common in everyday environments. An array of multiple light sources generates the desired spectra at intensities that are sufficient to elicit an uncomfortable level of photostress or light discomfort in normal human subjects sufficient to identify, and preferably quantify, a visual photosensitivity threshold of a human subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Derek Nankivil, Jean-Marie A. Parel
  • Publication number: 20210244277
    Abstract: A spectrally adjustable ocular photosensitivity analyzer (SAOPA) is capable of emulating light sources common in everyday environments. An array of multiple light sources generates the desired spectra at intensities that are sufficient to elicit an uncomfortable level of photostress or light discomfort in normal human subjects sufficient to identify, and preferably quantify, a visual photosensitivity threshold of a human subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Derek Nankivil, Jean-Marie A. Parel
  • Publication number: 20210181531
    Abstract: Tunable apodized multiple-focus ophthalmic devices and methods characterized by a lens with multiple optical zones each with an optical power optimized for one or more focal lengths and a tunable apodization mask positioned within at least a portion of the optical zone(s). Upon a desired change of focus for the wearer, an optical transmission characteristic of the tunable apodization mask may be varied. The tunable apodization mask may take the form of an electrochromic device or another suitable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Reedy, Randall B Pugh, Derek Nankivil, Pere Ventura, Ross Franklin, Adam Toner
  • Publication number: 20210059520
    Abstract: Ophthalmic systems and methods for direct retinal stimuli and OCT retinal imaging with local retinal angle of incidence control are disclosed. According to an aspect, an ophthalmic system includes an optotype generator configured to provide a direct optical stimulus to a retina of an eye, wherein an angle of incidence of the direct optical stimulus upon the retina may be adjusted. The imaging system also includes an optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging system configured to generate OCT images of the retina of the eye used to characterize the response to the direct optical stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventor: Derek Nankivil
  • Publication number: 20210063770
    Abstract: Described are multifocal contact lenses that contain high energy visible (HEV) light absorbing compounds and their use for improving one or more vision attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Shivkumar Mahadevan, Dawn D. Wright, Ronald J. Clark, Thomas R. Karkkainen, Derek Nankivil
  • Patent number: 10932902
    Abstract: Tunable apodized multiple-focus ophthalmic devices and methods characterized by a lens with multiple optical zones each with an optical power optimized for one or more focal lengths and a tunable apodization mask positioned within at least a portion of the optical zone(s). Upon a desired change of focus for the wearer, an optical transmission characteristic of the tunable apodization mask may be varied. The tunable apodization mask may take the form of an electrochromic device or another suitable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Reedy, Randall B Pugh, Derek Nankivil, Pere Ventura, Ross Franklin, Adam Toner
  • Patent number: 10835119
    Abstract: Compact telescope configurations for light scanning systems and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a system for imaging or relaying an image of an object includes a first optical element having a first focal length f1 for imaging or relaying an image of an object at the distance f1 from the first optical element. The system also includes a second optical element having a second focal length f2 for receiving an image of the object from the first optical element and for focusing an output of the image at the distance f2 from the second optical element on a side that opposes the first optical element. The first optical element and the second optical element are separated by a distance of approximately [Formula I], wherein r is the finite radius of curvature of the wavefront of light located at the object or image of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Joseph A. Izatt, Francesco Larocca, Theodore Dubose, Derek Nankivil
  • Publication number: 20200038173
    Abstract: Tunable apodized multiple-focus ophthalmic devices and methods characterized by a lens with multiple optical zones each with an optical power optimized for one or more focal lengths and a tunable apodization mask positioned within at least a portion of the optical zone(s). Upon a desired change of focus for the wearer, an optical transmission characteristic of the tunable apodization mask may be varied. The tunable apodization mask may take the form of an electrochromic device or another suitable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Reedy, Randall B. Pugh, Derek Nankivil, Pere Ventura, Ross Franklin, Adam Toner
  • Patent number: 10504295
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using positions of detected, real object boundaries to enable user interaction with a virtual object are disclosed. A system can include one or more sensors or trackers configured to detect boundaries of a transparent, real object within a three-dimensional coordinate system. A computing device configured to track positions of the detected boundaries of the real object within the three-dimensional coordinate system. The computing device may also track a position of a virtual object within the three-dimensional coordinate system. The computing device may determine whether the position of the virtual object is within the positions of the detected boundaries of the real object. The computing device may also enable user interaction with the virtual object via user interface and receive input for interacting with the virtual object in response to determining that the position of the virtual object is within the positions of the detected boundaries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Regis Kopper, Derek Nankivil, David Zielinski
  • Publication number: 20190221043
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using positions of detected, real object boundaries to enable user interaction with a virtual object are disclosed. A system can include one or more sensors or trackers configured to detect boundaries of a transparent, real object within a three-dimensional coordinate system. A computing device configured to track positions of the detected boundaries of the real object within the three-dimensional coordinate system. The computing device may also track a position of a virtual object within the three-dimensional coordinate system. The computing device may determine whether the position of the virtual object is within the positions of the detected boundaries of the real object. The computing device may also enable user interaction with the virtual object via user interface and receive input for interacting with the virtual object in response to determining that the position of the virtual object is within the positions of the detected boundaries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Regis Kopper, Derek Nankivil, David Zielinski
  • Publication number: 20180271367
    Abstract: Compact telescope configurations for light scanning systems and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a system for imaging or relaying an image of an object includes a first optical element having a first focal length f1 for imaging or relaying an image of an object at the distance f1 from the first optical element. The system also includes a second optical element having a second focal length f2 for receiving an image of the object from the first optical element and for focusing an output of the image at the distance f2 from the second optical element on a side that opposes the first optical element. The first optical element and the second optical element are separated by a distance of approximately [Formula I], wherein r is the finite radius of curvature of the wavefront of light located at the object or image of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Joseph A. Izatt, Francesco Larocca, Theodore Dubose, Derek Nankivil