Patents by Inventor Michael B. Packard

Michael B. Packard 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).

  • High performance selective light wavelength filtering providing improved contrast sensitivity
    Patent number: 11774783
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • High energy visible light filter systems with yellowness index values
    Patent number: 11701315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • High Energy Visible Light Filter Systems with Yellowness Index Values
    Publication number: 20200170903
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronad D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE SELECTIVE LIGHT WAVELENGTH FILTERING PROVIDING IMPROVED CONTRAST SENSITIVITY
    Publication number: 20200150459
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. ISHAK, Ronald D. BLUM, Sean P. MCGINNIS, Michael B. PACKARD
  • High energy visible light filter systems with yellowness index values
    Patent number: 10610472
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • High performance selective light wavelength filtering providing improved contrast sensitivity
    Patent number: 10551637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • High Performance Selective Light Wavelength Filtering Providing Improved Contrast Sensitivity
    Publication number: 20180113327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew W. ISHAK, Ronald D. BLUM, Sean P. MCGINNIS, Michael B. PACKARD
  • High performance selective light wavelength filtering providing improved contrast sensitivity
    Patent number: 9927635
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • High Energy Visible Light Filter Systems with Yellowness Index Values
    Publication number: 20180064616
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • High energy visible light filter systems with yellowness index values
    Patent number: 9814658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • Photochromic ophthalmic systems that selectively filter specific blue light wavelengths
    Patent number: 9377569
    Abstract: Ophthalmic systems are provided that include both a photochromic component and a blue-blocking component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Joshua N. Haddock, William Kokonaski, Dwight P. Duston, Venkatramani S. Iyer, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE SELECTIVE LIGHT WAVELENGTH FILTERING PROVIDING IMPROVED CONTRAST SENSITIVITY
    Publication number: 20160170234
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew W. ISHAK, Ronald D. BLUM, Sean P. MCGINNIS, Michael B. PACKARD
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE SELECTIVE LIGHT WAVELENGTH FILTERING
    Publication number: 20150238308
    Abstract: A system may be provided that comprises a substrate and a selective light wavelength filter that selectively blocks between 5 and 50% of light having a wavelength at or near 400-460 nm. The system may comprise any one of, or some combination of: a window, automotive glass, a light bulb, a flash bulb, fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, instrumentation, a display system, a visual system, a television, or a computer monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Peter Haaland, Michael B. Packard, D. James Schumer
  • High performance selective light wavelength filtering
    Patent number: 9063349
    Abstract: A system may be provided that comprises a substrate and a selective light wavelength filter that selectively blocks between 5 and 50% of light having a wavelength at or near 400-460 nm. The system may comprise any one of, or some combination of: a window, automotive glass, a light bulb, a flash bulb, fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, instrumentation, a display system, a visual system, a television, or a computer monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: HIGH PERFORMANCE OPTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Peter Haaland, Michael B. Packard, D. James Schumer
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE SELECTIVE LIGHT WAVELENGTH FILTERING PROVIDING IMPROVED CONTRAST SENSITIVITY
    Publication number: 20150160478
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. ISHAK, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • HIGH ENERGY VISIBLE LIGHT FILTER SYSTEMS WITH YELLOWNESS INDEX VALUES
    Publication number: 20150064123
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • High energy visible light filter systems with yellowness index values
    Patent number: 8882267
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic and non-ophthalmic systems with blue light filtering and Yellowness Index ranges. UV and IR filtering are also included. Industrial applications are also outlined in the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Sean P. McGinnis, Ronald D. Blum, Michael B. Packard
  • High performance selective light wavelength filtering providing improved contrast sensitivity
    Patent number: 8360574
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Joshua N. Haddock, William Kokonaski, Dwight P. Duston, Venkatramani S. Iyer, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard
  • High Performance Selective Light Wavelength Filtering
    Publication number: 20120120515
    Abstract: A system may be provided that comprises a substrate and a selective light wavelength filter that selectively blocks between 5 and 50% of light having a wavelength at or near 400-460 nm. The system may comprise any one of, or some combination of: a window, automotive glass, a light bulb, a flash bulb, fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, instrumentation, a display system, a visual system, a television, or a computer monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: High Performance Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Ronald D. Blum, Peter Haaland, Michael B. Packard, D. James Schumer
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE SELECTIVE LIGHT WAVELENGTH FILTERING PROVIDING IMPROVED CONTRAST SENSITIVITY
    Publication number: 20120075577
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew W. Ishak, Joshua N. Haddock, William Kokonaski, Dwight P. Duston, Iyer S. Venkatramani, Ronald D. Blum, Sean P. McGinnis, Michael B. Packard