Patents by Inventor John Scholl

John Scholl 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: 12521232
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) can include an accommodating lens structure having an accommodating optical power. The AIOL can include a secondary structure removably connected to the accommodating lens. In some embodiments, the accommodating lens structure is configured to adjust the accommodating optical power in response to radial forces from the capsule of a patient. The secondary structure can be a sensor assembly, a powered lens and/or a light-adjustable lens. In some embodiments, the accommodating lens structure comprises an outer fluid reservoir and a fluid accommodating lens in fluid communication with the outer fluid reservoir. The outer fluid reservoir can be configured to transfer fluid into the fluid accommodating lens in reaction to compressive forces on the outer fluid reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: Shifamed Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Mariam Maghribi, Claudio Argento, Tom Saul, Cornelius Matthew Crowley, Juan Diego Perea, John Scholl
  • Publication number: 20230063391
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) can include a base lens having an anterior base lens component, an optical axis, and a posterior base lens component. The base lens can include a plurality of retaining structures formed in the anterior base lens component and/or the posterior base lens component. The base lens can include an optical chamber and a haptic reservoir between the first haptic portion and the second haptic portion, the haptic reservoir in fluid communication with the optical chamber. The AIOL can include a fixed lens configured to be removably coupled with the base lens, the fixed lens having a lens portion and a plurality of tabs extending radially outward from the lens portion, each tab being configured to enter one of the plurality of retaining structures when the fixed lens is coupled to the base lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: John Scholl, Juan Diego Perea, Cornelius Matthew Crowley, Tom Saul, Amir Omar Zaher, Owen Raybould, Benjamin Arthur Logan, II
  • Publication number: 20220296362
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) can include an accommodating lens structure having an accommodating optical power. The AIOL can include a secondary structure removably connected to the accommodating lens. In some embodiments, the accommodating lens structure is configured to adjust the accommodating optical power in response to radial forces from the capsule of a patient. The secondary structure can be a sensor assembly, a powered lens and/or a light-adjustable lens. In some embodiments, the accommodating lens structure comprises an outer fluid reservoir and a fluid accommodating lens in fluid communication with the outer fluid reservoir. The outer fluid reservoir can be configured to transfer fluid into the fluid accommodating lens in reaction to compressive forces on the outer fluid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Mariam Maghribi, Claudio Argento, Tom Saul, Cornelius Matthew Crowley, Juan Diego Perea, John Scholl
  • Patent number: 10350059
    Abstract: An ocular implant insertion apparatus that includes a plunger driver that is not manually powered and ocular implant insertion methods. There are a variety of instances where an ocular implant is inserted into the anterior chamber, posterior chamber, cornea, vitreous space and/or other portion of an eye. Exemplary ocular implants include, but are not limited to, lenses, capsular tension rings, ocular prosthesis and lamellar transplants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Hoya Corporation
    Inventors: Jim Deacon, John Scholl, Takashi Ichinohe, Thomas McNicholas, Christopher James Glaister, Christopher A. Wilson, Phillip C. Halbert
  • Publication number: 20150342726
    Abstract: An ocular implant insertion apparatus that includes a plunger driver that is not manually powered and ocular implant insertion methods. There are a variety of instances where an ocular implant is inserted into the anterior chamber, posterior chamber, cornea, vitreous space and/or other portion of an eye. Exemplary ocular implants include, but are not limited to, lenses, capsular tension rings, ocular prosthesis and lamellar transplants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Jim Deacon, John Scholl, Takashi Ichinohe, Thomas McNicholas, Christopher James Glaister, Christopher A. Wilson, Phillip C. Halbert
  • Publication number: 20130268070
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens is provided in which a deflectable lens element is anchored to a substrate along its optical axis to define a fluid filled space. Fluid-filled haptics disposed in fluid communication with the space vary the fluid volume in the space responsive to forces applied by the ciliary muscles, thereby causing the periphery of the lens element to deflect relative to the substrate and changing the optical power of the intraocular lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Victor Esch, John Scholl, Terry Smiley, Patrick Myall, Bill Evans, Barry Cheskin, Henry Wu
  • Patent number: 8454688
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens is provided in which a deflectable lens element is anchored to a substrate along its optical axis to define a fluid filled space. Fluid-filled haptics disposed in fluid communication with the space vary the fluid volume in the space responsive to forces applied by the ciliary muscles, thereby causing the periphery of the lens element to deflect relative to the substrate and changing the optical power of the intraocular lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: PowerVision, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Esch, John Scholl, Terry Smiley, Patrick Myall, Bill Evans, Barry Cheskin, Henry Wu
  • Patent number: 8361145
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens includes an optic portion a haptic portion and a backstop. The optic portion of the lens includes an actuator that deflects a lens element to alter the optical power of the lens responsive to forces applied to the haptic portion of the lens by contraction of the ciliary muscles. Forces applied to the haptic portion may result in fluid displacements from or to the haptic portion from the actuator. The backstop provides support to the haptic so that bulk translation of the haptic is prevented in response to the forces applied by the capsular sac.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: PowerVision, Inc.
    Inventors: John Scholl, Terah Smiley, David J. Smith, Denise H. Burns, Barry Cheskin
  • Patent number: 8016354
    Abstract: A seat assembly has a seat cushion that is pivotally mountable to a vehicle floor. The seat cushion is selectively movable between an operative condition and a standup condition. A seat back is pivotally mounted to the seat cushion and is selectively movably angularly relative to the seat cushion. A pair of hinges pivotally receives the seat back and is linked to the seat cushion, whereby movement of the seat cushion from the operative condition to the standup condition rotates the pair of hinges, generally aligning the seat cushion and the seat back when the seat cushion is tumbled forward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Intier Automotive Inc
    Inventors: Selvakumaresan Veluswamy, Xiao Jun Wei, John Scholl, William John Gregory, Omar D. Tame
  • Publication number: 20100324672
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens is provided in which a deflectable lens element is anchored to a substrate along its optical axis to define a fluid filled space. Fluid-filled haptics disposed in fluid communication with the space vary the fluid volume in the space responsive to forces applied by the ciliary muscles, thereby causing the periphery of the lens element to deflect relative to the substrate and changing the optical power of the intraocular lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: PowerVision, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Esch, John Scholl, Terry Smiley, Patrick Myall, Bill Evans, Barry Cheskin, Henry Wu
  • Patent number: 7854462
    Abstract: A seat assembly is provided that has a head restraint pivotally mounted to the seat back for movement between an operative position and a stowed position. The seat assembly has a seat mounting assembly that comprises at least one floor latch assembly. The floor latch assembly is operable between a latched position locking the seat assembly to the floor and a released position allowing the pivotal movement of the seat assembly to a folded position. The floor latch assembly is operatively coupled to the head restraint to release the head restraint from the operative position when the floor latch assembly is in the released position and prevent the head restraint from being locked in the operative position until the floor latch assembly is back in the latched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Intier Automotive Inc.
    Inventor: John Scholl
  • Publication number: 20100230986
    Abstract: A seat assembly is provided that has a head restraint pivotally mounted to the seat back for movement between an operative position and a stowed position. The seat assembly has a seat mounting assembly that comprises at least one floor latch assembly. The floor latch assembly is operable between a latched position locking the seat assembly to the floor and a released position allowing the pivotal movement of the seat assembly to a folded position. The floor latch assembly is operatively coupled to the head restraint to release the head restraint from the operative position when the floor latch assembly is in the released position and prevent the head restraint from being locked in the operative position until the floor latch assembly is back in the latched position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: John Scholl
  • Publication number: 20080224520
    Abstract: A seat assembly has a seat cushion that is pivotally mountable to a vehicle floor. The seat cushion is selectively movable between an operative condition and a standup condition. A seat back is pivotally mounted to the seat cushion and is selectively movably angularly relative to the seat cushion. A pair of hinges pivotally receives the seat back and is linked to the seat cushion, whereby movement of the seat cushion from the operative condition to the standup condition rotates the pair of hinges, generally aligning the seat cushion and the seat back when the seat cushion is tumbled forward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Selvakumaresan Veluswamy, Xiao Jun Wei, John Scholl, William John Gregory, Omar D. Tame
  • Publication number: 20080046074
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens includes an optic portion, a haptic portion. The optic portion of the lens includes an actuator that deflects a lens element to alter the optical power of the lens responsive to forces applied to the haptic portion of the lens by contraction of the ciliary muscles and a secondary deflection mechanism. Movement of the lens element by the actuator causes the lens element to deform and the secondary deflection mechanism causes the lens to further deform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: David Smith, Terah Smiley, John Scholl, Denise Burns, Victor Esch
  • Publication number: 20080015689
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens is provided having optical parameters that are altered in-situ, wherein an optic portion of the lens includes an actuator that deflects a lens element to alter the optical power of the lens, responsive to forces applied to a haptic portion to the lens by contraction of the ciliary muscles. Forces applied to the haptic portion may result in fluid displacements from or to the haptic portion from the actuator. Displacement of fluid to the actuator may either increase or reduce the degree of deflection imposed on the lens element by the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Victor Esch, Barry Cheskin, John Scholl, Henry Wu, David Smith, Bill Evans, Patrick Myall, Terry Smiley
  • Publication number: 20070213817
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens is provided in which a deflectable lens element is anchored to a substrate along its optical axis to define a fluid filled space. Fluid-filled haptics disposed in fluid communication with the space vary the fluid volume in the space responsive to forces applied by the ciliary muscles, thereby causing the periphery of the lens element to deflect relative to the substrate and changing the optical power of the intraocular lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Victor Esch, John Scholl, Terry Smiley, Patrick Myall, Bill Evans, Barry Cheskin, Henry Wu
  • Publication number: 20070203578
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens includes an optic portion a haptic portion and a backstop. The optic portion of the lens includes an actuator that deflects a lens element to alter the optical power of the lens responsive to forces applied to the haptic portion of the lens by contraction of the ciliary muscles. Forces applied to the haptic portion may result in fluid displacements from or to the haptic portion from the actuator. The backstop provides support to the haptic so that bulk translation of the haptic is prevented in response to the forces applied by the capsular sac.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: PowerVision, Inc.
    Inventors: John Scholl, Terah Smiley, David Smith, Denise Burns, Barry Cheskin
  • Publication number: 20070173807
    Abstract: An electrosurgical electrode assembly having a cutting device including a catheter with a proximal and distal end, and an electrode carried on the distal end of the catheter. A controller is connected to the cutting device. A data acquisition system is connected to the controller and is capable of monitoring voltage and current output. A microprocessor may also be connected to the data acquisition system for processing voltage and current data from the data acquisition system. A generator is also connected to the data acquisition system. The controller initiates movement of the electrode upon arc initiation at the electrode. Methods of using the devices herein are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: John Scholl, Duane Marion, George Morrison, Jeffrey Smith
  • Patent number: 7247168
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens is provided having optical parameters that are altered in-situ, wherein an optic portion of the lens includes an actuator that deflects a lens element to alter the optical power of the lens, responsive to forces applied to a haptic portion to the lens by contraction of the ciliary muscles. Forces applied to the haptic portion may result in fluid displacements from or to the haptic portion from the actuator. Displacement of fluid to the actuator may either increase or reduce the degree of deflection imposed on the lens element by the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: PowerVision, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Esch, Barry Cheskin, John Scholl, Henry Wu, David Smith, Bill Evans, Patrick Myall, Terry Smiley
  • Patent number: 7217288
    Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens is provided in which a deflectable lens element is anchored to a substrate along its optical axis to define a fluid filled space. Fluid-filled haptics disposed in fluid communication with the space vary the fluid volume in the space responsive to forces applied by the ciliary muscles, thereby causing the periphery of the lens element to deflect relative to the substrate and changing the optical power of the intraocular lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Powervision, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Esch, John Scholl, Terry Smiley, Patrick Myall, Bill Evans, Barry Cheskin, Henry Wu