Patents by Inventor Rainer Kirchhuebel
Rainer Kirchhuebel 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: 9155593Abstract: A positioning unit (11) for positioning an optical unit (12, 13) comprising at least one optical element in a beam path (20) of a microscope between an objective lens of a microscope and in front of an eye to be monitored is provided, wherein the positioning unit comprises a connection device (21), by means of which the positioning unit can be coupled to the microscope, wherein the positioning unit comprises a positioning device (22), by means of which the optical element is movable relative to the microscope in the longitudinal direction of the beam path, wherein the positioning device is formed by a first double rocker mechanism (31) and a second double rocker mechanism (32), wherein the double rocker mechanisms are interconnected by means of a common coupling member (33). A monitoring device (10) is also provided that comprises the positioning unit (11).Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbHInventors: Carsten Feiertag, Guenter Pfeiffer, Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Publication number: 20140125948Abstract: A positioning unit for positioning an optical unit in an optical path of a microscope between a microscope lens and in front of an eye to be examined includes a connection device and a positioning device. The connection device couples the positioning unit to the microscope. The positioning device moves the optical element relative to the microscope in a longitudinal direction of the optical path. The positioning unit is predominantly formed from aluminum free metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Carsten Feiertag, Guenter Pfeiffer, Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Patent number: 8579440Abstract: An eyesight testing apparatus includes an imaging device for virtual imaging a test object located within a focal length of the imaging device and imaged at different distances into eyes of a subject located in a focal point of the imaging device, an optical deflection device arranged in a beam path between the imaging device and the test object to deflect the beam path by 180°, wherein the deflection device is displaceable in the direction of the beam path and the test object is not, a monitor device that generates the test object and that comprises a single monitor, optical components lying in the beam path sized so that both eyes are able to take part in a test, and so a partial beam path is formed for each eye, and a blocking device arranged in the beam path, which comprises two LCD blocking elements for the partial beam paths.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbHInventors: Carsten Feiertag, Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Publication number: 20130229706Abstract: A positioning unit for positioning an optical unit (12, 13) comprising at least one optical element in a beam path (20) of a microscope between an objective lens of a microscope and in front of an eye to be monitored is provided, wherein the positioning unit comprises a connection device (21), wherein the connection device (21) can couple the positioning unit can be coupled to the microscope, wherein the positioning unit is formed, at least in part, of plastics material. The invention also relates to a monitoring device (10) comprising a positioning unit (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: OCULUS OPTIKGERAETE GMBHInventors: Carsten Feiertag, Guenter Pfeiffer, Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Publication number: 20130003170Abstract: A positioning unit for positioning an optical unit (12, 13) comprising at least one optical element in a beam path (20) of a microscope between an objective lens of a microscope and in front of an eye to be monitored is provided, wherein the positioning unit comprises a connection device (21), wherein the connection device (21) can couple the positioning unit can be coupled to the microscope, wherein the positioning unit is formed, at least in part, of plastics material. The invention also relates to a monitoring device (10) comprising a positioning unit (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: OCULUS OPTIKGERAETE GMBHInventors: Carsten Feiertag, Guenter Pfeiffer, Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Publication number: 20120327370Abstract: A positioning unit (11) for positioning an optical unit (12, 13) comprising at least one optical element in a beam path (20) of a microscope between an objective lens of a microscope and in front of an eye to be monitored is provided, wherein the positioning unit comprises a connection device (21), by means of which the positioning unit can be coupled to the microscope, wherein the positioning unit comprises a positioning device (22), by means of which the optical element is movable relative to the microscope in the longitudinal direction of the beam path, wherein the positioning device is formed by a first double rocker mechanism (31) and a second double rocker mechanism (32), wherein the double rocker mechanisms are interconnected by means of a common coupling member (33). A monitoring device (10) is also provided that comprises the positioning unit (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: OCULUS OPTIKGERAETE GMBHInventors: Carsten Feiertag, Guenter Pfeiffer, Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Publication number: 20120081669Abstract: An eyesight testing apparatus includes an imaging device for virtual imaging a test object located within a focal length of the imaging device and imaged at different distances into eyes of a subject located in a focal point of the imaging device, an optical deflection device arranged in a beam path between the imaging device and the test object to deflect the beam path by 180°, wherein the deflection device is displaceable in the direction of the beam path and the test object is not, a monitor device that generates the test object and that comprises a single monitor, optical components lying in the beam path sized so that both eyes are able to take part in a test, and so a partial beam path is formed for each eye, and a blocking device arranged in the beam path, which comprises two LCD blocking elements for the partial beam paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: OCULUS OPTIKGERAETE GMBHInventors: Carsten Feiertag, Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Patent number: 7367674Abstract: The invention relates to a perimeter and a method for operating a perimeter during a field of vision examination, whereby light stimuli in the field of vision of the person to be tested are presented on an observational surface during the examination process. At least one moving light stimulus is presented to the eye during an examination process with a time offset and then at least one non-moving light stimulus or conversely is presented on the observational surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbHInventor: Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Publication number: 20060181680Abstract: The invention relates to a perimeter and a method for operating a perimeter during a field of vision examination, whereby light stimuli in the field of vision of the person to be tested are presented on an observational surface during the examination process. At least one moving light stimulus is presented to the eye during an examination process with a time offset and then at least one non-moving light stimulus or conversely is presented on the observational surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventor: Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Patent number: 7092152Abstract: A removable optical device with at least one lens for releasable attachment to a microscope suited for contact-free observation of an eye, which can be arranged between the objective of the microscope and the eye in the optical axis of the microscope. A drive device is provided, with which the lens can be adjusted along the optical axis of the microscope, whereby an electric drive motor is integrated in the removable device, which, together with the device, can be detached from the microscope and sterilized by suitable methods.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbHInventor: Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Patent number: 6967774Abstract: Provisions must be made in surgery microscopes for eye surgeries through the selective adding of optics so that a non-reversed and erect-standing image can be produced including that of the fundus of the eye. A device for the image reversion is fastened on the microscope so that it can be moved into the beam path and is then provided between the lens and the eye so that the overall height of the microscope is not influenced. This inventive arrangement can be utilized very universally on very differently designed microscopes and can be operated with prism systems of varying designs.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2004Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbHInventors: Rainer Kirchhuebel, Josef Reiner
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Publication number: 20050225848Abstract: A removable optical device with at least one lens for releasable attachment to a microscope suited for contact-free observation of an eye, which can be arranged between the objective of the microscope and the eye in the optical axis of the microscope. A drive device is provided, with which the lens can be adjusted along the optical axis of the microscope, whereby an electric drive motor is integrated in the removable device, which, together with the device, can be detached from the microscope and sterilized by suitable methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2003Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventor: Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Publication number: 20040218266Abstract: Provisions must be made in surgery microscopes for eye surgeries through the selective adding of optics so that a non-reversed and erect-standing image can be produced including that of the fundus of the eye. A device for the image reversion is fastened on the microscope so that it can be moved into the beam path and is then provided between the lens and the eye so that the overall height of the microscope is not influenced. This inventive arrangement can be utilized very universally on very differently designed microscopes and can be operated with prism systems of varying designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbH.Inventors: Rainer Kirchhuebel, Josef Reiner
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Patent number: 6788455Abstract: Provisions must be made in surgery microscopes for eye surgeries through the selective adding of optics so that a non-reversed and erect-standing image can be produced including that of the fundus of the eye. A device for the image reversion is fastened on the microscope so that it can be moved into the beam path and is then provided between the lens and the eye so that the overall height of the microscope is not influenced. This inventive arrangement can be utilized very universally on very differently designed microscopes and can be operated with prism systems of varying designs.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2001Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbHInventors: Rainer Kirchhuebel, Josef Reiner
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Patent number: 6733128Abstract: Microscopes with a noncontact wide-angle viewing scope are used during surgeries on the eye, wherein an electromotively adjustable optic is provided between the lens and the eye. In order to prevent the surgeon from interrupting the surgery in order to refocus and to allow the electromotive drive to be maintained in a sterile condition, the drive is provided above the lens and is rotatably connected to an adjusting gear for the optic by means of a flexible drive shaft which can be released from the drive.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2001Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbHInventor: Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Publication number: 20020118448Abstract: Provisions must be made in surgery microscopes for eye surgeries through the selective adding of optics so that a non-reversed and erect-standing image can be produced including that of the fundus of the eye. A device for the image reversion is fastened on the microscope so that it can be moved into the beam path and is then provided between the lens and the eye so that the overall height of the microscope is not influenced. This inventive arrangement can be utilized very universally on very differently designed microscopes and can be operated with prism systems of varying design's.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2001Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Rainer Kirchhuebel, Josef Reiner
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Patent number: 6439721Abstract: A device for viewing the fundus of the eye, in particular by means of an optical system, has a handle and a lens system fastened to the handle. The lens system has thereby a first lens with a concave lens surface, which can be placed onto the corona of an eye and can be combined with further lenses. Such a device is further developed in such a manner that on the one hand the fundus of the eye can be viewed and on the other hand a quick change for viewing of the foreground of the eye is possible when the device is removed from the beam path between the eye and the optical system. The device is therefore further developed in such a manner that the handle has a mounting for a supplementary lens, which is mounted in viewing direction in front of the lens system, whereby the strength of the supplementary lens is chosen in such a manner that when viewing the fundus of the eye with the device the optical system is actually clearly focused onto the foreground of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1999Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbHInventors: Josef Reiner, Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Publication number: 20020044256Abstract: Microscopes with a noncontact wide-angle viewing scope are used during surgeries on the eye, wherein an electromotively adjustable optic is provided between the lens and the eye. In order to prevent the surgeon from interrupting the surgery in order to refocus and to allow the electromotive drive to be maintained in a sterile condition, the drive is provided above the lens and is rotatably connected to an adjusting gear for the optic by means of a flexible drive shaft which can be released from the drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventor: Rainer Kirchhuebel
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Patent number: 5870168Abstract: A vision-testing device for examining the crepuscular vision, which has several visual signs which can be placed at random into the beam path, and a glare light source, all in a closed housing. The device has in extension of the axis of the eye a partially transparent mirror inclined with respect to the axis of the eye and a refractive element. The vision-testing device is compact, light and robust in design and enables a testing of the crepuscular visual acuity and the dazzle sensitivity. The refractive element consists of an achromatic lens inserted into the beam path, and covering the visual range of both eyes or a concentrating reflector, at the focal point of which is provided the visual sign location. The carrier for the visual signs to be located at the visual sign location can be arranged movably such that any of the multiple visual signs placed on the carrier can be moved into the beam path.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1997Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbHInventors: Rainer Kirchhuebel, Carsten Feiertag
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Patent number: D445820Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2000Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Assignee: Oculus Optikgeraete GmbHInventors: Rainer Kirchhuebel, Wolfgang Veit