Patents by Inventor Fred Wood
Fred Wood 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).
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Publication number: 20190357773Abstract: A fluorescence imaging device detects fluorescence in parts of the visible and invisible spectrum, and projects the fluorescence image directly on the human body, as well as on a monitor, with improved sensitivity, video frame rate and depth of focus, and enhanced capabilities of detecting distribution and properties of multiple fluorophores. Direct projection of three-dimensional visible representations of florescence on three-dimensional body areas advantageously permits view of it during surgical procedures, including during cancer removal, reconstructive surgery and wound care, etc. A NIR laser and a human visible laser (HVL) are aligned coaxially and scanned over the operating field of view. When the NIR laser passes over the area where the florescent dye is present, it energizes the dye which emits at a shifted NIR frequency detected by a photo diode. The HVL is turned on when emission is detected, providing visual indication of those positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: Accuvein, Inc.Inventors: Fred Wood, Dmitry Yavid, Joe Zott, Ron Goldman
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Publication number: 20190343392Abstract: A fluorescence imaging device detects fluorescence in parts of the visible and invisible spectrum, and projects the fluorescence image directly on the human body, as well as on a monitor, with improved sensitivity, video frame rate and depth of focus, and enhanced capabilities of detecting distribution and properties of multiple fluorophores. Direct projection of three-dimensional visible representations of fluorescence on three-dimensional body areas advantageously permits view of it during surgical procedures, including during cancer removal, reconstructive surgery and wound care, etc. A NIR laser and a human visible laser (HVL) are aligned coaxially and scanned over the operating field of view. When the NIR laser passes over the area where the fluorescent dye is present, it energizes the dye which emits at a shifted NIR frequency detected by a photo diode. The HVL is turned on when emission is detected, providing visual indication of those positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: Accuvein, Inc.Inventors: Fred Wood, Dmitry Yavid, Joe Zott, Ron Goldman
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Publication number: 20190328318Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: ACCUVEIN INC.Inventors: Fred Wood, Ron Goldman, Stephen P. Conlon, Vincent Luciano
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Patent number: 10376148Abstract: A fluorescence imaging device detects fluorescence in parts of the visible and invisible spectrum, and projects the fluorescence image directly on the human body, as well as on a monitor, with improved sensitivity, video frame rate and depth of focus, and enhanced capabilities of detecting distribution and properties of multiple fluorophores. Direct projection of three-dimensional visible representations of florescence on three-dimensional body areas advantageously permits view of it during surgical procedures, including during cancer removal, reconstructive surgery and wound care, etc. A NIR laser and a human visible laser (HVL) are aligned coaxially and scanned over the operating field of view. When the NIR laser passes over the area where the florescent dye is present, it energizes the dye which emits at a shifted NIR frequency detected by a photo diode. The HVL is turned on when emission is detected, providing visual indication of those positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Fred Wood, Dmitry Yavid, Joe Zott, Ron Goldman
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Patent number: 10376147Abstract: A fluorescence imaging device detects fluorescence in parts of the visible and invisible spectrum, and projects the fluorescence image directly on the human body, as well as on a monitor, with improved sensitivity, video frame rate and depth of focus, and enhanced capabilities of detecting distribution and properties of multiple fluorophores. Direct projection of three-dimensional visible representations of florescence on three-dimensional body areas advantageously permits view of it during surgical procedures, including during cancer removal, reconstructive surgery and wound care, etc. A NIR laser and a human visible laser (HVL) are aligned coaxially and scanned over the operating field of view. When the NIR laser passes over the area where the florescent dye is present, it energizes the dye which emits at a shifted NIR frequency detected by a photo diode. The HVL is turned on when emission is detected, providing visual indication of those positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: AccuVeiw, Inc.Inventors: Fred Wood, Dmitry Yavid, Joe Zott, Ron Goldman
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Publication number: 20190239798Abstract: A miniature vein enhancer is operated in one of three modes to project an image of a patient's veins onto the imaged body region, aiding a practitioner in pinpointing veins for a venipuncture procedure (intravenous drip, withdrawing blood . . . ). In one embodiment that uses two wavelengths of light (e.g., using two lasers), the image is obtained using red or infrared light, and is projected using visible light. In another embodiment using two wavelengths of light, the vein image is obtained using the first wavelength (red or infrared), and a fluorescent material (e.g., cream) sensitive to the second wavelength is applied to the skin surface, so that transmission of the imaged vein locations using the second wavelength energizes the fluorescent cream to visualize the veins on the skin surface. A three laser embodiment uses a third wavelength (violet or ultraviolet) to detect surface topology and subtract that noise from the vein image.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: ACCUVEIN, INC.Inventors: Fred Wood, Ron Goldman, Stephen P. Conlon, Vincent Luciano
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Patent number: 10357200Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2015Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Fred Wood, Ron Goldman, Stephen P Conlon, Vincent Luciano
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Publication number: 20190159679Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: ACCUVEIN, INC.Inventors: Fred Wood, Ron Goldman, Stephen P. Conlon, Vincent Luciano
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Patent number: 10299721Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Fred Wood, Ron Goldman, Stephen P Conlon, Vincent Luciano
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Patent number: 10258748Abstract: A portable handheld vein-image-enhancing device broadly includes: a first laser emitting a beam of light at a first wavelength; a second laser emitting a beam of light at a second wavelength; a scanner to scan the beams of light onto the target surface; a photo detector to receive the reflected vein image and convert the image into a signal, for use by the second laser and scanner to project the image onto the target surface; and a user interface and electronic circuitry to permit adjustments to one or more of the following imaging parameters: a vein size parameter to set a vein size to be imaged by the device; a field of view size; a size for a field of high resolution for the projected image; a brightness of the projected image; and a laser output intensity parameter setting a depth of penetration by the first wavelength for the imaging.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Fred Wood, Ron Goldman, Stephen P Conlon, Vincent Luciano
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Patent number: 10238294Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Fred Wood, Ron Goldman, Stephen P Conlon, Vincent Luciano
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Publication number: 20190026873Abstract: An apparatus and method for insuring the proper alignment of a detected vein pattern and a projected vein pattern are disclosed. The apparatus enhances the visual appearance of veins so that an error that can lead to improper patient care or injury can be avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Luciano, Fred Wood
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Patent number: 10096096Abstract: An apparatus and method for insuring the proper alignment of a detected vein pattern and a projected vein pattern are disclosed. The apparatus enhances the visual appearance of veins so that an error that can lead to improper patient care or injury can be avoided.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Luciano, Fred Wood
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Publication number: 20180277944Abstract: A hybrid lens having a planar bottom surface, a curved top surface, a plurality of refractive/reflective elements, the plurality of refractive/reflective elements being transparent and having a curved surface, and a plurality of diffractive elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Cordian Matthew MAJEWSKI, Mark VOGEL, Shelly BARLOW, Joseph Fred WOODS, Frank GRIFFO, Russell Allan CROOK
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Publication number: 20180132782Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Fred Wood, Ron Goldman, Stephen P. Conlon, Vincent Luciano
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Publication number: 20180125371Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Ron Goldman, Stephen P. Conlon, Vincent Luciano, Fred Wood
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Publication number: 20180070832Abstract: A laser based vascular illumination system utilizing a FPGA for detecting vascular positions, processing an image of such vasculature positions, and projecting the image thereof onto the body of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Zott, Fred Wood, Dimitry Yavid, Seung P. Kim, Klaus Zietlow
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Publication number: 20180028110Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating a three dimensional imaging system is disclosed. There is a first source of laser light and a second source of laser light having a wavelength different from the wavelength of the laser light of the first source. The laser light from the first and second sources are combined, and the combined laser light is transmitted to a scanner. The scanner further transmits the combined light to a surface to be imaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Ron Goldman, Fred Wood, Stephen P. Conlon, Vincent Luciano
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Publication number: 20180015235Abstract: A portable vein viewer apparatus may be battery powered and hand-held to reveal patient vasculature information to aid in venipuncture processes. The apparatus comprises a first laser diode emitting infrared light, and a second laser diode emitting only visible wavelengths, wherein vasculature absorbs a portion of the infrared light causing reflection of a contrasted infrared image. A pair of silicon PIN photodiodes, responsive to the contrasted infrared image, causes transmission of a corresponding signal. The signal is processed through circuitry to amplify, sum, and filter the outputted signals, and with the use of an image processing algorithm, the contrasted image is projected onto the patient's skin surface using the second laser diode. Revealed information may comprise vein location, depth, diameter, and degree of certainty of vein locations. Projection of vein images may be a positive or a negative image. Venipuncture needles may be coated to provide visibility in projected images.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: AccuVein, Inc.Inventors: Fred Wood, Vencent Luciano, Ron Goldman
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Patent number: D840837Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Inventor: Fred Woods