Patents by Inventor Michael Zihlmann

Michael Zihlmann 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: 20230347604
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing at least one optical component (1), comprising the steps of: a) Providing at least one cavity (2), wherein the at least one cavity (2) is delimited on a first side by a surface (3a) of a first membrane portion (3), wherein a shape of the first membrane portion (3) is adjustable; b) Filling a material (4) into the at least one cavity (2) for forming at least one optical component (1), such that the material (4) contacts a surface (3a) of the first membrane portion (3); c) Adjusting the shape of the first membrane portion (3); d) Curing the material (4) filled into the at least one cavity (2) so that the material (4) forms a first interface (e.g. a first optical surface) (1a) of the at least one optical component (1), which first interface (1a) comprises a shape defined by a shape of the surface (3a) of the first membrane portion (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: OPTOTUNE SWITZERLAND AG
    Inventors: Manuel ASCHWANDEN, David Andreas NIEDERER, Roman PATSCHEIDER, Michael ZIHLMANN, Christopher LANING, Marta VIDIELLA DEL BLANCO
  • Publication number: 20220334349
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tiltable mirror device (1) comprising the components: a tiltable portion (2) comprising a substrate (2.1) having a reflective layer (2.2) for reflecting electromagnetic waves, a fixed portion (3) relative to which the tiltable portion (2) is movable, a bearing assembly (4) mechanically connecting the fixed portion (3) and the tiltable portion (2), wherein the bearing assembly (4) is arranged to render the tiltable portion (2) tiltable around at least one axis of rotation (100) with respect to the fixed portion (3), an actuator assembly, wherein the actuator assembly comprises two components, namely a coil portion (6) comprising one or more coils (6.1, 6.2) each comprising an electric conductor (6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Optotune AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Zesch, Manuel Aschwanden, Alan Cortizo, Xavier Palou Garcia, Michael Zihlmann, Felix Arnold
  • Publication number: 20220244564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for carrying an optical element, the device comprising: a pivotable first carrier for carrying the optical element, the first carrier being mounted by means of a first bearing so that the first carrier is pivotable about a first axis, wherein the first bearing comprises an elastic structure and a support configured to support the first carrier, wherein the support is configured to limit a translation of the first carrier in at least a first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Optotune AG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Zesch, Xavier Palou, Michael Zihlmann
  • Publication number: 20210278661
    Abstract: An apparatus for deflecting with respect to one or more axes a device mounted on the apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a mounting support; a device chassis defining a plane and a clockwise direction in the plane, wherein the device chassis comprises two or more arm bridges, wherein a first arm bridge is extending from a first side of the device chassis and a second arm bridge is extending from a second and opposite side of the device chassis. One or more arm bridges comprising a first arm extending continuously in a clockwise direction to a first standoff and a second arm extending continuously in an anti-clockwise direction to a second standoff. The apparatus comprising one or more standoff supports comprised between each standoff and the mounting support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Optotune AG
    Inventors: Michael Zihlmann, Wolfgang Zesch, Ulrich Leidenberger, Xavier Palou