Patents by Inventor Markus Depfenhart

Markus Depfenhart 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: 11357536
    Abstract: A device set and a method for producing a micro-graft matrix with a plurality of punched full-thickness skin parts (12) from skin includes a film set of at least one first film (1) and one second film (2), which adhere to and are peelable from one another; an adhesive (10) to stick the first film (1) onto the skin; a cutting device with an adapter to provide a predefined distance to the skin and to make a plurality of hollow-cylindrical cuts vertical to the film set down to a predetermined depth in the skin underneath, the film set being respectively cut and divided, so that an outer portion of the second film can be peeled off and inner portions remain; and a third film (3), stuck in contact with the second film (2). The punched full-thickness skin parts can be extracted from the skin as the micro-graft matrix using the third film (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: LA VENIR BIOSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Markus Depfenhart, Jörg Müller, Hoc-Kiem Trieu, Matthias Spanic
  • Publication number: 20210401447
    Abstract: A device set and a method for producing a micro-graft matrix with a plurality of punched full-thickness skin parts (12) from skin includes a film set of at least one first film (1) and one second film (2), which adhere to and are peelable from one another; an adhesive (10) to stick the first film (1) onto the skin; a cutting device with an adapter to provide a predefined distance to the skin and to make a plurality of hollow-cylindrical cuts vertical to the film set down to a predetermined depth in the skin underneath, the film set being respectively cut and divided, so that an outer portion of the second film can be peeled off and inner portions remain; and a third film (3), stuck in contact with the second film (2). The punched full-thickness skin parts can be extracted from the skin as the micro-graft matrix using the third film (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Markus Depfenhart, Jörg Müller, Hoc-Kiem Trieu, Matthias Spanic
  • Publication number: 20210315512
    Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic method for scoring and assigning codes for a person's skin. The cosmetic method involves dividing a person's skin into a plurality of zones; evaluating zones predetermined skin characteristics in each zone; scoring the zones on a predetermined scale of scores for each predetermined skin characteristic based on the evaluation; determining a collective score wherein the scores for each zone for the predetermined skin characteristic is combined; and assigning a skin status quo code by utilising the collective score for each predetermined skin characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Markus DEPFENHART, Leandri VAN DER WAT
  • Patent number: 10569098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapy system for the treatment of the skin and subdermis with light. The system comprises a NIR light source which produces light with a wavelength adapted to an absorption maximum for exciting molecular oxygen in aqueous solution; an image recognition unit for detecting papillary end arterioles and their x-y-z coordinates, wherein a respective depth underneath the skin surface is determined as the z-coordinate by an autofocus function; an optical system for the optical coupling of the light of the NIR light source and the pattern recognition unit to the skin, with a focussing unit to controllably position the light with at least one focus point in the skin; and a control unit to control the NIR light source, the image recognition unit, and the optical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Euvaira Biotechs (PTY) LTD
    Inventors: Markus Depfenhart, Jörg Müller
  • Patent number: 10258506
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a Laser therapy system and a method for a treatment of a cornea and/or sclera of an eye to correct its refractive system, comprising: a dispenser for a photosensitizer agent; a 3D imaging unit; an image processing unit adapted to recognize a first collagen tissue structure and a first orientation of respective collagen fibers therein; a UVA light source adapted to a crosslinking within the collagen tissue structure; an optical system for deflecting and focusing the UVA light on a focus point behind an aperture within the imaging volume; and a processing and control unit adapted to receive data relating to a refractive error of the eye, to determine a second collagen tissue structure with new corrective collagen crosslinks, such as to achieve a minimized refractive error of the eye and a UVA light energy to induce the new corrective collagen crosslinks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: TELESTO GMBH
    Inventor: Markus Depfenhart
  • Patent number: 10098782
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a Laser therapy system and a method for treatment of a sclera/conjunctiva of an eye, comprising: a dispenser for a photosensitizer agent; a 3D imaging unit; an image processing unit being adapted to recognize the collagen tissue structure and to determine a thickness thereof; a UVA light source being adapted to a crosslinking of the collagen tissue; a second Laser light source being adapted to be absorbed mainly by varicose blood vessels; an optical system for deflecting and focusing the UVA light and the second Laser light on a focus point within the sclera/conjunctiva; a processing and control unit being adapted to determine a target thickness and a thickness deviation; a pattern for an application of the UVA light energy; a UVA light energy to effect a growth of the collagen tissue structure until the target thickness is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: TELESTO GMBH
    Inventor: Markus Depfenhart
  • Publication number: 20170348543
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapy system for the treatment of the skin and subdermis with light. The system comprises a NIR light source which produces light with a wavelength adapted to an absorption maximum for exciting molecular oxygen in aqueous solution; an image recognition unit for detecting papillary end arterioles and their x-y-z coordinates, wherein a respective depth underneath the skin surface is determined as the z-coordinate by an autofocus function; an optical system for the optical coupling of the light of the NIR light source and the pattern recognition unit to the skin, with a focussing unit to controllably position the light with at least one focus point in the skin; and a control unit to control the NIR light source, the image recognition unit, and the optical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Markus Depfenhart, Jörg Müller
  • Patent number: 9486284
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a Laser therapy system and a method for skin treatment, comprising: a unit for dispensing a Photosensitizer containing agent; a first light source which generates at least one first light with a first wavelength; a second light source as a Laser light source which generates at least a second light with a second wavelength; an optical system which is connected to the first and to the second light source, comprising an electromechanical displacement device with an optical deflection and focusing system such that the first and second light gets focused and a respective focus point can be controllably positioned in the skin; and a control unit for controlling the electromechanical displacement device and the first and the second light source such that the respective light spot with a controlled energy and position in the skin is produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: TELESTO GMBH
    Inventors: Markus Depfenhart, Jörg Müller
  • Patent number: 9063282
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid lens for controlled adjustment of a variable focal length for a light transmitted through the liquid lens, comprising: a carrier having a light transmission portion for the light; a liquid drop which is highly transparent to the light and arranged on the carrier above the light transmission portion as part of a lens function; a ferrofluid which is arranged above the liquid drop so that it surrounds and contacts the liquid drop at least at those surfaces which are not directly in contact with the carrier; a magnet means arranged below the carrier and around the light transmission portion so as to draw the ferrofluid arranged on the carrier towards the carrier and keep it in its position on the carrier in all possible spatial positions of the liquid lens, which causes the liquid drop to be kept in its position on the carrier as well; and a temperature element arranged so as to be in thermal contact with the liquid drop in order to bring the liquid drop to a specific tem
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Telesto GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Depfenhart
  • Publication number: 20150049391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid lens for controlled adjustment of a variable focal length for a light transmitted through the liquid lens, comprising: a carrier having a light transmission portion for the light; a liquid drop which is highly transparent to the light and arranged on the carrier above the light transmission portion as part of a lens function; a ferrofluid which is arranged above the liquid drop so that it surrounds and contacts the liquid drop at least at those surfaces which are not directly in contact with the carrier; a magnet means arranged below the carrier and around the light transmission portion so as to draw the ferrofluid arranged on the carrier towards the carrier and keep it in its position on the carrier in all possible spatial positions of the liquid lens, which causes the liquid drop to be kept in its position on the carrier as well; and a temperature element arranged so as to be in thermal contact with the liquid drop in order to bring the liquid drop to a specific tem
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Markus DEPFENHART
  • Publication number: 20140171926
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a Laser therapy system and a method for treatment of a sclera/conjunctiva of an eye, comprising: a dispenser for a photosensitizer agent; a 3D imaging unit; an image processing unit being adapted to recognize the collagen tissue structure and to determine a thickness thereof; a UVA light source being adapted to a crosslinking of the collagen tissue; a second Laser light source being adapted to be absorbed mainly by varicose blood vessels; an optical system for deflecting and focusing the UVA light and the second Laser light on a focus point within the sclera/conjunctiva; a processing and control unit being adapted to determine a target thickness and a thickness deviation; a pattern for an application of the UVA light energy; a UVA light energy to effect a growth of the collagen tissue structure until the target thickness is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Telesto GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Depfenhart
  • Publication number: 20140171927
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a Laser therapy system and a method for a treatment of a cornea and/or sclera of an eye to correct its refractive system, comprising: a dispenser for a photosensitizer agent; a 3D imaging unit; an image processing unit adapted to recognize a first collagen tissue structure and a first orientation of respective collagen fibers therein; a UVA light source adapted to a crosslinking within the collagen tissue structure; an optical system for deflecting and focusing the UVA light on a focus point behind an aperture within the imaging volume; and a processing and control unit adapted to receive data relating to a refractive error of the eye, to determine a second collagen tissue structure with new corrective collagen crosslinks, such as to achieve a minimized refractive error of the eye and a UVA light energy to induce the new corrective collagen crosslinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Telesto GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Depfenhart
  • Publication number: 20130023966
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a Laser therapy system and a method for skin treatment, comprising: a unit for dispensing a Photosensitizer containing agent; a first light source which generates at least one first light with a first wavelength; a second light source as a Laser light source which generates at least a second light with a second wavelength; an optical system which is connected to the first and to the second light source, comprising an electromechanical displacement device with an optical deflection and focusing system such that the first and second light gets focused and a respective focus point can be controllably positioned in the skin; and a control unit for controlling the electromechanical displacement device and the first and the second light source such that the respective light spot with a controlled energy and position in the skin is produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Telesto GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Depfenhart, Jörg Müller