Patents by Inventor Helmut Eckhard

Helmut Eckhard 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).

  • Wide-field retinal prosthesis
    Patent number: 8396562
    Abstract: A wide-filed retinal prosthesis enables an increased field of vision with a relatively small scleral incision. The retinal prosthesis includes a flexible substrate comprising a central member and at least one wing, with an array of electrodes disposed therein that are configured to stimulate the central and peripheral nerves of the retina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Doheny Eye Institute
    Inventors: Hossein Ameri, James Weiland, Helmut Eckhard, Stefan Ufer, Tenapat Ratanapakorn, Mark Humayun
  • Wide-Field Retinal Prosthesis
    Publication number: 20120215282
    Abstract: A wide-filed retinal prosthesis enables an increased field of vision with a relatively small scleral incision. The retinal prosthesis includes a flexible substrate comprising a central member and at least one wing, with an array of electrodes disposed therein that are configured to stimulate the central and peripheral nerves of the retina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Doheny Eye Institute
    Inventors: Hossein Ameri, James Weiland, Helmut Eckhard, Stefan Ufer, Tenapat Ratanapakorn, Mark Humayun
  • Wide-field retinal prosthesis
    Patent number: 8190266
    Abstract: A wide-filed retinal prosthesis enables an increased field of vision with a relatively small scleral incision. The retinal prosthesis includes a flexible substrate comprising a central member and at least one wing, with an array of electrodes disposed therein that are configured to stimulate the central and peripheral nerves of the retina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Dohey Eye Institute
    Inventors: Hossein Ameri, James Weiland, Helmut Eckhard, Stefan Ufer, Tanapat Ratanapakorn, Mark Humayun
  • Wide-field retinal prosthesis
    Publication number: 20070191909
    Abstract: A wide-filed retinal prosthesis enables an increased field of vision with a relatively small scleral incision. The retinal prosthesis includes a flexible substrate comprising a central member and at least one wing, with an array of electrodes disposed therein that are configured to stimulate the central and peripheral nerves of the retina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Doheny Eye Institute
    Inventors: Hossein Ameri, James Weiland, Helmut Eckhard, Stefan Ufer, Tanapat Ratanapakorn, Mark Humayun