Patents by Inventor Lothar Mueller

Lothar Mueller 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: 9504381
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Publication number: 20140375951
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Patent number: 8883510
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining haemostasis parameters by measuring vibration parameters of a resonator having a measuring surface which contacts a platelet containing sample fluid. The invention is characterized by the analysis of the characteristic of a vibration parameter over time, based on which the platelet function will then be assessed and a distinction will be made between the presence of an adhesion disorder or that of an aggregation disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Frank K. Gehring, Hans Wendel, Stefan Sinn, Lothar Mueller
  • Patent number: 8764195
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Publication number: 20120287399
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS JENA GMBH
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Publication number: 20120275959
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring coagulation parameters in a sample fluid, comprising an interface sensor with a sensor surface that faces the sample fluid. The invention is characterized in that said sensor surface includes adhesive areas and non-adhesive areas with respect to blood components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: ANDREAS HETTICH GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Frank Gehring, Lothar Mueller
  • Publication number: 20120270326
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining haemostasis parameters by measuring vibration parameters of a resonator having a measuring surface which contacts a platelet containing sample fluid. The invention is characterized by the analysis of the characteristic of a vibration parameter over time, based on which the platelet function will then be assessed and a distinction will be made between the presence of an adhesion disorder or that of an aggregation disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: ANDREAS HETTICH GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Frank K. Gehring, Hans Wendel, Stefan Sinn, Lothar Mueller
  • Patent number: 8066374
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an optical system for a fundus camera for reflection-free opthalmoscopy having a beam path with refractive and reflective optical elements which are used substantially in common for illumination and observation or recording. An imaging mirror system substantially comprising a plurality of reflecting optical elements in the form of mirrors and is provided for illuminating and imaging the fundus. At least one optical element, for example, mirror, is formed as a freeform mirror with an imaging, reflecting freeform surface. The optical elements are arranged in a housing in a precisely defined position and attitude relative to one another in such a way that an imaging of the reflecting surfaces of the optical elements on the image of the imaged retina is prevented within a wide diopter range of the patient's eye to be examined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG
    Inventors: Ingo Koschmieder, Manfred Dick, Detlef Biernat, Jan Buchheister, Lothar Mueller
  • Patent number: 7810929
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an optical system for a fundus camera in which lens pairs are tilted relative to the imaging beam path to prevent flare. This tilting is carried out in two planes and these planes are preferably oriented perpendicular to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Lothar Mueller, Marco Hanft, Uwe Lippmann
  • Patent number: 7726815
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for observing the ocular fundus, in particular to a fundus camera. Said device comprises a light source (1b) for the provision of illumination radiation, an illumination optical path for directing the illumination radiation onto the ocular fundus and observation optics for reproducing the illuminated ocular fundus, the observation optics comprising a module (16b), whose refractive power can be electrically adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Frank Teige, Detlef Biernat, Lothar Mueller
  • Publication number: 20100014052
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an optical system for a fundus camera for reflection-free opthalmoscopy having a beam path with refractive and reflective optical elements which are used substantially in common for illumination and observation or recording. An imaging mirror system substantially comprising a plurality of reflecting optical elements in the form of mirrors and is provided for illuminating and imaging the fundus. At least one optical element, for example, mirror, is formed as a freeform mirror with an imaging, reflecting freeform surface. The optical elements are arranged in a housing in a precisely defined position and attitude relative to one another in such a way that an imaging of the reflecting surfaces of the optical elements on the image of the imaged retina is prevented within a wide diopter range of the patient's eye to be examined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Ingo Koschmieder, Manfred Dick, Detlef Biernat, Jan Buchheister, Lothar Mueller
  • Publication number: 20090168018
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an optical system for a fundus camera in which lens pairs are tilted relative to the imaging beam path to prevent flare. This tilting is carried out in two planes and these planes are preferably oriented perpendicular to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Lothar MUELLER, Marco HANFT, Uwe LIPPMANN
  • Patent number: 7500753
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an optical system for a fundus camera in which lens pairs are tilted relative to the imaging beam path to prevent flare. This tilting is carried out in two planes and these planes are preferably oriented perpendicular to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Lothar Mueller, Marco Hanft, Uwe Lippmann
  • Publication number: 20080111972
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Publication number: 20080030682
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for observing the ocular fundus, in particular to a fundus camera. Said device comprises a light source (1b) for the provision of illumination radiation, an illumination optical path for directing the illumination radiation onto the ocular fundus and observation optics for reproducing the illuminated ocular fundus, the observation optics comprising a module (16b), whose refractive power can be electrically adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Frank Teige, Detlef Biernat, Lothar Mueller
  • Patent number: 7322699
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Publication number: 20060227435
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an optical system for a fundus camera in which lens pairs are tilted relative to the imaging beam path to prevent flare. This tilting is carried out in two planes and these planes are preferably oriented perpendicular to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Lothar Mueller, Marco Hanft, Uwe Lippmann
  • Patent number: 7100515
    Abstract: In a device for positioning a tool in a working area wherein two spaced parallel horizontal guide tracks are provided and a guide slide is movably supported by each guide track, a coupler link is supported on each guide slide so as to be pivotable about a vertical pivot joint axis and the coupler links are joined to each other pivotably about another joint having an axis parallel to the vertical pivot joints of the coupler links, and a spindle extends from the other joint of the coupler links in alignment with the axis thereof so as to be linearly adjustable and is provided with a tool. The spindle with the tool is position-adjustable by linear movement of the guide slides along the tracks whereby the tool supported by the coupler links which are longer than the distance between the two guide tracks can cover also areas at opposite sides of the two parallel guide tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Rohwedder Microtech GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Manfred Burkhard Helm, Jurgen Hesselbach, Lothar Mueller, Holger Schulz, Sven Soetebier, Uwe Waeckerle
  • Publication number: 20050018137
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Patent number: 6823712
    Abstract: An adjusting apparatus and method for automatic setting of injectors are disclosed. The setting is carried out via accurate adjustment of the distance between an actuator and a lever element. In the process, an injector to be set is provided in the correct position in a measurement and setting station and is coupled to a pressure generating device. The setting element of the injector is then rotated in such a way that the injector switches through at a specific setting of the setting element. At the same time, the current values for the torque applied to the setting element, for the angular position of the setting element, for the exciter voltage applied to the actuator and for the pressure drop caused by the switching-through action are registered and compared with predefined parameters. If all the measured values agree with the predefined parameters, then the injector has been set correctly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Rohwedder Microtech GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventors: Manfred Bodenmueller, Lothar Mueller, Gerhard Freiseis