Patents by Inventor Mitchael C. Freeman
Mitchael C. Freeman 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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Patent number: 12094595Abstract: An AXR headset may be used for remote telemedicine applications on the battlefield to assist generalist medical care providers on the battlefield or battlefield surgical care facility with specialist care providers though shared visualization, conversation, and data. In addition, the AXR headset for warfighters permits better target acquisition and visualization system comprising an AXR headset and a digital sight capable of being mounted on a weapon, the digital sight in communication with the AXR headset. The digital sight may be an existing weapon sight with an additional digital camera added, or the digital sight may be a sighting module of a digital nature capable of sending target information to the AXR headset.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: RAYTRX, LLCInventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss
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Patent number: 12066633Abstract: A wearable display apparatus is described herein. The wearable display apparatus includes a headset, a left-eye optical system, a right-eye optical system, and an inter-pupil distance (IPD) adjustment system coupled to the headset, the left-eye optical system, and the right-eye optical system for adjusting an inter-pupil spacing between the left-eye optical system and the right-eye optical system.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2023Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: RAYTRX, LLCInventors: Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Behnam Rafiee, Andrew Mourn, David Kessler, Steven Yeager
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Patent number: 12062430Abstract: A surgery visualization theatre comprising: an augmented/extended reality (AXR) headset; a digital viewport mounted on a cobotic arm; a monitor mounted on a monitor cobotic arm; a camera subsystem mounted on a camera cobotic arm; and a frame with cobotic arms featuring intelligence and command and control for the system and visualization methodologies, where the digital viewport cobotic arm, the monitor cobotic arm, and the camera cobotic arm are mounted on the frame and the AXR headset is connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: RAYTRX, LLCInventors: Jeff Riggs, Michael Hayes Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, Montgomery H. F. Freeman, Thomas A. Finley, Linda Lam, Victoria M. McArtor, Steven Yeager, David Kessler, Ian Oswald
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Publication number: 20240266033Abstract: An augmented/extended reality (AXR) headset for use with a surgery visualization system is described herein. The AXR headset includes a wearable support frame, one or more forward-facing cameras pivotably mounted to the wearable support frame, an imaging system mounted to the wearable support frame, and a control logic processor coupled to the one or more front facing cameras and the image generator, and programmed to execute an algorithm including the steps of receiving image data from the one or more forward-facing cameras and operating the image generator to display the received image data onto the curved mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, Montgomery H.F. Freeman, Thomas A. Finley, Linda Lam, Victoria M. McArtor, Steven Yeager, David Kessler, Ian Oswald
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Patent number: 12048485Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining an image of a cornea having a stereomicroscope configured to obtain and display 2D or 3D image content of an eye of a patient, with pupil imaging optics that form a pupil along an optical axis and a shutter configured to form a pattern of one or more apertures for light at the formed pupil. An input prism is configured to direct light to or from the optical axis, with optics configured to convey light along the optical axis to a sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: RAYTRX, LLCInventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Simon Prosser, Jordan Boss, Steven Yeager, Cuong Vu, Linda A. Lam, Montgomery Freeman, Steven Von der Porten, Dillon Cornell
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Patent number: 12013536Abstract: A mixed reality display comprising: at least one lens, where the at least one lens has a reflective element, the at least one lens comprising a plurality of pixels; at least one display capable of projecting one or more images onto at least a portion of the at least one lens; and a dynamic opacity system, where the dynamic opacity system is capable of making at least one pixel opaque in the portion of the at least one lens onto which the one or more images are projected, while any portion of the at least one lens onto which no image is projected remains see-through.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: RAYTRX, LLCInventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Richard C. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Chad Boss, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, David Cary
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Publication number: 20240192498Abstract: A compact augmented reality (AR) display system is described herein. The AR display system includes an eyeglass frame and a pair of near-eye pupil forming catadioptric optical engines mounted to the eyeglass frame. The pair of near-eye pupil forming catadioptric optical engines are mounted to the eyeglass frame and spaced along the longitudinal axis. Each of the near-eye pupil forming catadioptric optical engines includes an image generator forming a 2D image, an optical imaging assembly, and an optical image relay assembly, which includes the image generator and the lenses or other optics to present the image correctly to the user. The pair of near-eye pupil forming catadioptric optical engines enable viewing the 2D image binocularly in 3D.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Behnam Rafiee
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Patent number: 12001023Abstract: A wearable display apparatus is described herein. The wearable display apparatus includes an image generator that forms a 2D image, a partially transmissive mirror having a curved reflective surface, a beam splitter disposed to reflect light toward the curved mirror surface, and an optical image relay that is configured to conjugate the formed 2D image at the image generator to a curved focal surface of the partially transmissive mirror.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: RAYTRX, LLCInventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager
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Publication number: 20240127931Abstract: A surgery visualization system is described herein. The surgery visualization system includes a display monitor positioned in view of a surgeon and a support arm system including a first support arm and a second support arm. The first and second support arms are orientated such that the display monitor is visible to the surgeon between the first and second support arms. A 3D digital viewport coupled to the first support arm. A 3D digital microscope coupled to the second support arm. A computer system including a processor programmed to receive and process images from the 3D digital microscope and display the processed images on the 3D digital viewport and the display monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Montgomery H.F. Freeman, Thomas A. Finley, Linda Lam, Victoria M. McArtor, Steven Yeager, David Kessler, Ian Oswald
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Patent number: 11956414Abstract: A wearable image manipulation system comprising a camera input system, an image projection system, where the image projection system is capable of being worn by a user, and a processor in communication with the camera input system and the image projection system such that the processor is capable of receiving an image from the camera input system, modifying the image to produce a modified image, and displaying the modified image on the image projection system. The camera input system may comprise a contact lens with a camera mounted thereon. Additionally or alternately, the system may be capable of tracking a user's eye movement to accurately capture where the user is looking with the camera input system.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: RAYTRX, LLCInventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Richard C. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Chad Boss, Jordan Boss
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Patent number: 11819273Abstract: An augmented reality and extended reality surgical system. The system may comprise a wearable device, such as a head mounted display or glasses, that provides the user with virtual reality, augmented reality, and/or mixed reality for surgery visualization. This may allow the user to access 2D or 3D imaging, magnification, virtual visualization, six-degrees of freedom (6DoF) image management, and/or other images while still viewing real reality and thus maintaining a presence in the operating room.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Raytrx, LLCInventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, David Cary
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Publication number: 20230333386Abstract: A wearable display apparatus is described herein. The wearable display apparatus includes an image generator that forms a 2D image, a partially transmissive mirror having a curved reflective surface, a beam splitter disposed to reflect light toward the curved mirror surface, and an optical image relay that is configured to conjugate the formed 2D image at the image generator to a curved focal surface of the partially transmissive mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager
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Publication number: 20230333385Abstract: A wearable display apparatus is described herein. The wearable display apparatus includes a headset, a left-eye optical system, a right-eye optical system, and an inter-pupil distance (IPD) adjustment system coupled to the headset, the left-eye optical system, and the right-eye optical system for adjusting an inter-pupil spacing between the left-eye optical system and the right-eye optical system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Behnam Rafiee, Andrew Mourn, David Kessler, Steven Yeager
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Publication number: 20230172432Abstract: A laparoscopic imaging apparatus is described herein. The laparoscopic imaging apparatus includes a shaft having a proximal end opposite a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for attachment to an actuator, and the distal end is configured for attachment of a laparoscopic tool and for insertion into patient anatomy. The laparoscopic tool pivots on a first gimbal apparatus that is actuable from the actuator at the proximal end of the shaft, to rotate the laparoscopic tool about a longitudinal axis of the shaft and, further, to rotate the laparoscopic tool about at least a second axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: David Street, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager, Victoria McArtor, Brian Santee, Montgomery H.F. Freeman
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Patent number: 11640064Abstract: A wearable display apparatus is described herein. The wearable display apparatus includes an image generator that forms a 2D image, a partially transmissive mirror having a curved reflective surface, a beam splitter disposed to reflect light toward the curved mirror surface, and an optical image relay that is configured to conjugate the formed 2D image at the image generator to a curved focal surface of the partially transmissive mirror.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2022Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Raytrx, LLCInventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager
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Patent number: 11628038Abstract: An augmented reality and extended reality surgical system comprising three 3D viewing options of: (i) an AR/XR headset or headsets, (ii) one or more autostereoscopic “3D glasses free” monitor(s); and (iii) one or more digital ocular stereoscopic 3D viewports which is mounted to a cobotic arm viewing option for ergonomically sound viewing. The system may comprise a wearable device, such as a head mounted display or glasses, that provides the user with virtual reality, augmented reality, and/or mixed reality for surgery visualization. This system is all digital and features both wired and wireless connections that have approximately the same latency of less than 20 milliseconds. This may allow the user to access 2D or 3D imaging, magnification, virtual visualization, six-degrees of freedom (6DoF) image management, and/or other images while still viewing real reality and thus maintaining a presence in the operating room.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Raytrx, LLCInventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, Montgomery H. F. Freeman, Thomas A. Finley, Linda Lam, Victoria McArtor, Steven Yeager, David Kessler, Ian Oswald
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Publication number: 20230109895Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining an image of a retina is described herein. The apparatus includes an optical relay that defines an optical path and is configured to relay an image of the iris along the optical path to a pupil, a shutter is disposed at the pupil and configured to define at least a first shutter aperture for control of light transmission through the pupil position, a tube lens disposed to direct light from the shutter aperture to an image sensor, and a prismatic input port disposed between the shutter and the tube lens and configured to combine, onto the optical path, light from the relay with light conveyed along a second light path that is orthogonal to the optical path.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Raytrx, LLCInventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Simon Prosser, Jordan Boss, Steven Yeager
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Patent number: 11624928Abstract: A wearable display apparatus is described herein. The wearable display apparatus includes a headset, a left-eye optical system, a right-eye optical system, and an inter-pupil distance (IPD) adjustment system coupled to the headset, the left-eye optical system, and the right-eye optical system for adjusting an inter-pupil spacing between the left-eye optical system and the right-eye optical system.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Raytrx, LLCInventors: Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Behnam Rafiee, Andrew Mourn, David Kessler, Steven Yeager
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Patent number: 11504001Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining an image of a retina has an optical relay that defines an optical path and is configured to relay an image of the iris along the optical path to a pupil; a shutter disposed at the pupil and configured to define at least a first shutter aperture for control of light transmission through the pupil position; a tube lens disposed to direct light from the shutter aperture to an image sensor; and a prismatic input port disposed between the shutter and the tube lens and configured to combine, onto the optical path, light from the relay with light conveyed along a second light path that is orthogonal to the optical path.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Simon Prosser, Jordan Boss, Steven Yeager
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Patent number: 11478140Abstract: A laparoscopic imaging apparatus has a shaft having a proximal end opposite a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for attachment to an actuator, wherein a longitudinal axis extends through the shaft, between the proximal and distal ends, wherein the distal end is configured for insertion into patient anatomy and for attachment of one or more laparoscopic tools, wherein at least a first laparoscopic tool at the distal end pivots on a first gimbal apparatus that is actuable, from the actuator at the proximal end of the shaft, to rotate the at least the first laparoscopic tool about the longitudinal axis of the shaft and, further, to rotate the at least the first laparoscopic tool about at least a second axis, orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Inventors: David Street, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager, Victoria McArtor, Brian Santee, Montgomery H. F. Freeman