Patents by Inventor Jurgen Pensel

Jurgen Pensel 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).

  • Microscope, in particular for surgical operations, having autofocus responsive to gaze
    Patent number: 6005710
    Abstract: The invention concerns a microscope, in particular an operating microscope with an autofocussing system that adjusts focus based on the user's gaze. A sensor tracks pupil position and this information is evaluated to determine a specific area in the user's field of vision to which the user's gaze is directed, and the autofocussing system brings the specific area into focus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Leica Microsystems AG
    Inventors: Jurgen Pensel, Herbert M. Stuttler
  • Microscope, in particular for surgical operations
    Patent number: 5867308
    Abstract: A microscope (23A) has a sensor or eye pupil tracking device (3A) and preferably a device for representing symbols of control elements by means of which various functions or accessories of the microscope may be actuated by eye movements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Leica Mikroskopie Systeme AG
    Inventors: Jurgen Pensel, Herbert M. Stuttler