Patents by Inventor Ralph C. Wilson

Ralph C. Wilson 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).

  • Systems and methods for performing an eye examination
    Patent number: 6761453
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing an eye examination are disclosed. In particular, an object is recorded by a recording mechanism. The recording is transferred to a computer system, which is accessible to users. As users view the recording of the object, the appearance thereof is altered. The user will observe the various appearances and select the appearance that is the best or most clear. A prescription will be assigned to each appearance so that upon selection by a user, the prescription can be noted and used to obtain any necessary eye wear. The present invention is useful in detecting and diagnosing various ocular disorders or refractive errors such as emmetropia, myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia and the need for prismatic lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Ralph C. Wilson
  • Systems and methods for performing an eye examination
    Patent number: 6450643
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing an eye examination are disclosed. In particular, an object is recorded by a recording mechanism. The recording is transferred to a computer system, which is accessible to users. As users view the recording of the object, the appearance thereof is altered. The user will observe the various appearances and select the appearance that is the best or most clear. A prescription will be assigned to each appearance so that upon selection by a user, the prescription can be noted and used to obtain any necessary eye wear. The present invention is useful in detecting and diagnosing various ocular disorders or refractive errors such as emmetropia, myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia and the need for prismatic lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: Ralph C. Wilson
  • Systems and methods for performing an eye examination
    Publication number: 20020021411
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing an eye examination are disclosed. In particular, an object is recorded by a recording mechanism. The recording is transferred to a computer system, which is accessible to users. As users view the recording of the object, the appearance thereof is altered. The user will observe the various appearances and select the appearance that is the best or most clear. A prescription will be assigned to each appearance so that upon selection by a user, the prescription can be noted and used to obtain any necessary eye wear. The present invention is useful in detecting and diagnosing various ocular disorders or refractive errors such as emmetropia, myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia and the need for prismatic lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventor: Ralph C. Wilson
  • Golf putter
    Patent number: D517624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventor: Ralph C. Wilson