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).
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Publication number: 20210275019Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: California Baptist UniversityInventors: Matthew Rickard, Creed Jones
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Publication number: 20210045633Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: California Baptist UniversityInventors: Matthew Rickard, Creed Jones
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Patent number: 10806341Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: California Baptist UniversityInventors: Matthew Rickard, Creed Jones
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Patent number: 9770169Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: California Baptist UniversityInventors: Matthew Rickard, Creed Jones
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Patent number: 9615970Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Robert Sanchez, Jr.
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Patent number: 9498379Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Matthew A. Rickard, Leslie A. Field, Sebastian Bohm
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Publication number: 20160051145Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: California Baptist UniversityInventors: Matthew RICKARD, Creed JONES
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Publication number: 20160051143Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: California Baptist UniversityInventors: Matthew RICKARD, Creed Jones
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Publication number: 20160051144Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: California Baptist UniversityInventors: Matthew RICKARD, Creed JONES
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Publication number: 20140243731Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.Inventors: MATTHEW RICKARD, ROBERT SANCHEZ, JR.
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Patent number: 8753305Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Leslie Field, Matthew Rickard
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Publication number: 20130338564Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.Inventors: Matthew A. Rickard, Leslie A. Field, Sebastian Bohm
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Patent number: 8579848Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Leslie Field, Daniel Jenkins, Matthew Rickard
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Publication number: 20130150774Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Leslie Field, Daniel Jenkins, Matthew Rickard
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Publication number: 20130144202Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Inventors: Leslie Field, Matthew Rickard
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Publication number: 20120296258Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Robert Sanchez, JR.
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Patent number: 8257295Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Robert Sanchez, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110248671Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.Inventors: Cesario Dos Santos, Daniel Jenkins, Matthew Rickard
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Publication number: 20110071505Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Robert Sanchez, JR.