Patents by Inventor Matthew Rickard

Matthew Rickard 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: 20210275019
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring eye health. The systems and methods monitor eye health by measuring scleral strain by way of an implantable monitor, a wearable monitor configured in eyeglasses, or an external monitor using a portable tablet computing device. Certain embodiments of the strain monitor may be utilized to measure the strain on any surface to which it is attached, including, but not limited to, the skin of a patient or the surface of a structure such as a building or a bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: California Baptist University
    Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Creed Jones
  • Publication number: 20210045633
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring eye health. The systems and methods monitor eye health by measuring scleral strain by way of an implantable monitor, a wearable monitor configured in eyeglasses, or an external monitor using a portable tablet computing device. Certain embodiments of the strain monitor may be utilized to measure the strain on any surface to which it is attached, including, but not limited to, the skin of a patient or the surface of a structure such as a building or a bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: California Baptist University
    Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Creed Jones
  • Patent number: 10806341
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring eye health. The systems and methods monitor eye health by measuring scleral strain by way of an implantable monitor, a wearable monitor configured in eyeglasses, or an external monitor using a portable tablet computing device. Certain embodiments of the strain monitor may be utilized to measure the strain on any surface to which it is attached, including, but not limited to, the skin of a patient or the surface of a structure such as a building or a bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: California Baptist University
    Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Creed Jones
  • Patent number: 9770169
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring eye health. The systems and methods monitor eye health by measuring scleral strain by way of an implantable monitor, a wearable monitor configured in eyeglasses, or an external monitor using a portable tablet computing device. Certain embodiments of the strain monitor may be utilized to measure the strain on any surface to which it is attached, including, but not limited to, the skin of a patient or the surface of a structure such as a building or a bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: California Baptist University
    Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Creed Jones
  • Patent number: 9615970
    Abstract: An intraocular pressure sensor system has a first pressure sensor located in an anterior chamber of an eye and a remote pressure sensor located remotely from the first pressure sensor. The remote pressure sensor measures or approximates atmospheric pressure. A difference between readings from the first pressure sensor and the remote pressure sensor approximates intraocular pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Robert Sanchez, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9498379
    Abstract: Glaucoma drainage devices including vario-stable valves and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A glaucoma drainage device includes a drainage lumen and a valve system coupled to the drainage lumen to control the flow of fluid through the drainage lumen. The valve system includes an adjustable valve with a diaphragm that is in communication with the drainage lumen and is movable to occupy varying amounts of the drainage lumen. In some embodiments, the valve system is maintained in a desired position without the use of power such that power is only needed when changing a position of the adjustable valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Rickard, Leslie A. Field, Sebastian Bohm
  • Publication number: 20160051145
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring eye health. The systems and methods monitor eye health by measuring scleral strain by way of an implantable monitor, a wearable monitor configured in eyeglasses, or an external monitor using a portable tablet computing device. Certain embodiments of the strain monitor may be utilized to measure the strain on any surface to which it is attached, including, but not limited to, the skin of a patient or the surface of a structure such as a building or a bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: California Baptist University
    Inventors: Matthew RICKARD, Creed JONES
  • Publication number: 20160051143
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring eye health. The systems and methods monitor eye health by measuring scleral strain by way of an implantable monitor, a wearable monitor configured in eyeglasses, or an external monitor using a portable tablet computing device. Certain embodiments of the strain monitor may be utilized to measure the strain on any surface to which it is attached, including, but not limited to, the skin or a patient or the surface of a structure such as a building or a bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: California Baptist University
    Inventors: Matthew RICKARD, Creed Jones
  • Publication number: 20160051144
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring eye health. The systems and methods monitor eye health by measuring scleral strain by way of an implantable monitor, a wearable monitor configured in eyeglasses, or an external monitor using a portable tablet computing device. Certain embodiments of the strain monitor may be utilized to measure the strain on any surface to which it is attached, including, but not limited to, the skin of a patient or the surface of a structure such as a building or a bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: California Baptist University
    Inventors: Matthew RICKARD, Creed JONES
  • Publication number: 20140243731
    Abstract: An intraocular pressure sensor system has a first pressure sensor located in an anterior chamber of an eye and a remote pressure sensor located remotely from the first pressure sensor. The remote pressure sensor measures or approximates atmospheric pressure. A difference between readings from the first pressure sensor and the remote pressure sensor approximates intraocular pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: MATTHEW RICKARD, ROBERT SANCHEZ, JR.
  • Patent number: 8753305
    Abstract: An intraocular pressure control system for implantation in an eye of a patient to provide drainage from an anterior chamber of the eye to a drainage location at the eye includes a drainage tube and a valve system arranged to control drainage flow between the anterior chamber and the drainage site, the valve system being configured to control fluid flow using an electrolysis process and closed loop feedback from pressure sensors able to determine: flow rate, IOP, bleb pressure, and internal valve pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Leslie Field, Matthew Rickard
  • Publication number: 20130338564
    Abstract: Glaucoma drainage devices including vario-stable valves and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A glaucoma drainage device includes a drainage lumen and a valve system coupled to the drainage lumen to control the flow of fluid through the drainage lumen. The valve system includes an adjustable valve with a diaphragm that is in communication with the drainage lumen and is movable to occupy varying amounts of the drainage lumen. In some embodiments, the valve system is maintained in a desired position without the use of power such that power is only needed when changing a position of the adjustable valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Rickard, Leslie A. Field, Sebastian Bohm
  • Patent number: 8579848
    Abstract: An IOP control system for implantation in an eye of a patient is disclosed. The IOP control system includes a drainage tube configured to convey aqueous humor from an anterior chamber of an eye and includes a pressure-driven valve system in fluid communication with the drainage tube and configured to control flow rates of the aqueous humor. The valve system includes a plurality of pressure-driven valves arranged to operate in cooperation with each other. The IOP control system may include an electronic pump system to further regulate flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Leslie Field, Daniel Jenkins, Matthew Rickard
  • Publication number: 20130150774
    Abstract: An IOP control system for implantation in an eye of a patient is disclosed. The IOP control system includes a drainage tube configured to convey aqueous humor from an anterior chamber of an eye and includes a pressure-driven valve system in fluid communication with the drainage tube and configured to control flow rates of the aqueous humor. The valve system includes a plurality of pressure-driven valves arranged to operate in cooperation with each other. The IOP control system may include an electronic pump system to further regulate flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Leslie Field, Daniel Jenkins, Matthew Rickard
  • Publication number: 20130144202
    Abstract: An intraocular pressure control system for implantation in an eye of a patient to provide drainage from an anterior chamber of the eye to a drainage location at the eye includes a drainage tube and a valve system arranged to control drainage flow between the anterior chamber and the drainage site, the valve system being configured to control fluid flow using an electrolysis process and closed loop feedback from pressure sensors able to determine: flow rate, TOP, bleb pressure, and internal valve pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Leslie Field, Matthew Rickard
  • Publication number: 20120296258
    Abstract: An intraocular pressure sensor system has a first pressure sensor located in an anterior chamber of an eye and a remote pressure sensor located remotely from the first pressure sensor. The remote pressure sensor measures or approximates atmospheric pressure. A difference between readings from the first pressure sensor and the remote pressure sensor approximates intraocular pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Robert Sanchez, JR.
  • Patent number: 8257295
    Abstract: An intraocular pressure sensor system has a first pressure sensor located in an anterior chamber of an eye and a remote pressure sensor located remotely from the first pressure sensor. The remote pressure sensor measures or approximates atmospheric pressure. A difference between readings from the first pressure sensor and the remote pressure sensor approximates intraocular pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Robert Sanchez, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110248671
    Abstract: An implantable ophthalmic power system includes a power source and an enclosure. The enclosure surrounds the power source. The enclosure is configured to be implanted under the conjunctiva of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Cesario Dos Santos, Daniel Jenkins, Matthew Rickard
  • Publication number: 20110071505
    Abstract: An intraocular pressure sensor system has a first pressure sensor located in an anterior chamber of an eye and a remote pressure sensor located remotely from the first pressure sensor. The remote pressure sensor measures or approximates atmospheric pressure. A difference between readings from the first pressure sensor and the remote pressure sensor approximates intraocular pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Robert Sanchez, JR.