Patents by Inventor Machelle T. Pardue

Machelle T. Pardue 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).

  • Publication number: 20240074691
    Abstract: A wearable device for administering an electroretinography examination to a wearer can have a housing that defines a first and a second compartment. Each of the first and second compartments can comprise: a stimulation light source, a focal light source, an active electrode that is configured to engage skin of the wearer, and a reference electrode that is spaced from the active electrode and configured to engage skin of the wearer. A processor can be communicatively coupled to the stimulation light source, the active electrode, and the reference electrode of each of the first and second compartments of the housing. A memory can be in communication with the processor. The device can perform a method comprising: causing the stimulation light source of the first compartment to flash; and storing a signal from the active electrode of the first compartment. The housing can further comprise a ground electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Machelle T. Pardue, CARA MOTZ, KYLE CHESLER
  • Publication number: 20160317474
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to managing diabetes induced visual dysfunctions or vision loss by altering levels of dopamine. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing visual dysfunction or loss of vision comprising administering an effective amount of dopamine, derivative, ester, prodrug, or salt thereof to a subject wherein the subject is at risk of, exhibiting symptoms of or diagnosed with diabetes or diabetic retinopathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Moe Hein Aung, Machelle T. Pardue, P. Michael Iuvone
  • Publication number: 20080194531
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating visual disorders. Exemplary visual disorders include macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, and/or retinal degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Clifford J. Steer, Walter C. Low, Timothy W. Olson, Jeffrey H. Boatright, John M. Nickerson, Cecilia M.P. Rodrigues, Machelle T. Pardue