Patents by Inventor Richard E. Feinbloom
Richard E. Feinbloom 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: 11975214Abstract: A plurality of devices that provide examination/diagnosis and/or treatment benefits to a patient are presented. The device including a plurality of light sources that provide for the emission of light in a plurality of wavelength ranges, wherein the plurality of light sources are activated by a sensor, configured to determine a proximity of the device to a patient, to control an application of a voltage to selected one of the plurality of light sources for a predetermined time period.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Liviu Steier, Richard E. Feinbloom
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Publication number: 20240061275Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a removable eyewear filter system configured to by placed on a surgical or dental eyewear that includes loupe or magnification devices that allow for the filtering of light wavelengths for the purpose of viewing areas that may be generating a fluorescent light, where the removable eyewear filter system includes a frame incorporating a plurality of lens, each of which includes a loupe of known magnification and a filter element, removably attachable to the frame, includes a first section substantially adjacent the lens and a second section substantially adjacent a distal end of the loupes, wherein the filter elements are configured to attenuate light wavelengths in an undesired wavelength band and allow light wavelengths in a desired wavelength band to pass substantially unattenuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Richard E. Feinbloom, Matthew Kenyon
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Publication number: 20230359015Abstract: A lighting device comprising a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an optical axis is disclosed wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) and are arranged at a non-parallel angle to an optical axis of the lighting device, wherein the emitted light is directed towards a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point. A second lighting device is disclosed, wherein the lighting device comprises a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an inner circumference of the lighting device, wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) onto a lighting director device that redirects the emitted light toward a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Richard E. Feinbloom, Carl A. Giordano
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Patent number: 11740449Abstract: A lighting device comprising a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an optical axis is disclosed wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) and are arranged at a non-parallel angle to an optical axis of the lighting device, wherein the emitted light is directed towards a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point. A second lighting device is disclosed, wherein the lighting device comprises a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an inner circumference of the lighting device, wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) onto a lighting director device that redirects the emitted light toward a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Feinbloom, Carl A. Giordano
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Patent number: 11733506Abstract: A user-wearable fluorescence based visualization system comprising a multi-light lamp assembly that provides for the selected output of light using multiple light emitting sources, wherein the outputted light may be tailored to generate response wavelength by the interaction of the emitted light and a tissue illuminated by the emitted light, through the process of fluorescence, and a viewing system that allows a practitioner view the fluorescent light generated by the tissue, and distinguish between healthy and diseased tissues.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Liviu Steier, Richard E. Feinbloom
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Patent number: 11719925Abstract: A user-wearable fluorescence based visualization system comprising a multi-light lamp assembly that provides for the selected output of light using multiple light emitting sources, wherein the outputted light may be tailored to generate response wavelength by the interaction of the emitted light and a tissue illuminated by the emitted light, through the process of fluorescence, and a viewing system that allows a practitioner view the fluorescent light generated by the tissue, and distinguish between healthy and diseased tissues.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Liviu Steier, Richard E. Feinbloom
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Patent number: 11608961Abstract: A lighting element is disclosed that provides a projection of light forming a substantially uniform bright light on a surface a known distance from the lighting element. The lighting elements includes a dome lens that is removably positioned on a light source, such that the light source is retained at a location within a focal length of a projection lens and at or within a focal length of the dome lens. The dome lens magnifies the light outputted by the light source, such that the projected light is brighter than the light generated by the light source.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Feinbloom, Kenneth N. Braganca, Matthew Kenyon
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Publication number: 20230071207Abstract: A plurality of devices that provide examination/diagnosis and/or treatment benefits to a patient are presented. The device including a plurality of light sources that provide for the emission of light in a plurality of wavelength ranges, wherein the plurality of light sources are activated by a sensor, configured to determine a proximity of the device to a patient, to control an application of a voltage to selected one of the plurality of light sources for a predetermined time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Liviu Steier, Richard E. Feinbloom
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Patent number: 11547302Abstract: A user-wearable fluorescence based visualization system comprising a multi-light lamp assembly that provides for the selected output of light using multiple light emitting sources, wherein the outputted light may be tailored to generate response wavelength by the interaction of the emitted light and a tissue illuminated by the emitted light, through the process of fluorescence, and a viewing system that allows a practitioner view the fluorescent light generated by the tissue, and distinguish between healthy and diseased tissues.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Liviu Steier, Richard E. Feinbloom
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Publication number: 20220378283Abstract: A hand-held mirror assembly using Fluorescence Enhanced Theragnosis suitable for use in dental arts is shown wherein the assembly including a body containing at least one lighting source configured to emit a light that is directed toward an object and at least one reflective surface configured to receive a reflection of the light from the object and a filter system configured to block from the reflected light the emitted light while allowing light caused by the interaction of the emitted light with the object to be viewable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Richard E. Feinbloom, Gal Hitch, Liviu Steier
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Patent number: 11497927Abstract: A plurality of devices that provide examination/diagnosis and/or treatment benefits to a patient are presented. The device including a plurality of light sources that provide for the emission of light in a plurality of wavelength ranges, wherein the plurality of light sources are activated by a sensor, configured to determine a proximity of the device to a patient, to control an application of a voltage to selected one of the plurality of light sources for a predetermined time period.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Liviu Steier, Richard E. Feinbloom
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Publication number: 20220269065Abstract: A lighting device comprising a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an optical axis is disclosed wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) and are arranged at a non-parallel angle to an optical axis of the lighting device, wherein the emitted light is directed towards a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point. A second lighting device is disclosed, wherein the lighting device comprises a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an inner circumference of the lighting device, wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) onto a lighting director device that redirects the emitted light toward a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Richard E. Feinbloom, Carl A. Giordano
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Publication number: 20220244524Abstract: A user-wearable fluorescence based visualization system comprising a multi-light lamp assembly that provides for the selected output of light using multiple light emitting sources, wherein the outputted light may be tailored to generate response wavelength by the interaction of the emitted light and a tissue illuminated by the emitted light, through the process of fluorescence, and a viewing system that allows a practitioner view the fluorescent light generated by the tissue, and distinguish between healthy and diseased tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Liviu Steier, Richard E. Feinbloom
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Patent number: 11359798Abstract: A lighting device comprising a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an optical axis is disclosed wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) and are arranged at a non-parallel angle to an optical axis of the lighting device, wherein the emitted light is directed towards a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point. A second lighting device is disclosed, wherein the lighting device comprises a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an inner circumference of the lighting device, wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) onto a lighting director device that redirects the emitted light toward a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Feinbloom, Carl A. Giordano
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Patent number: 11307402Abstract: A user-wearable fluorescence based visualization system comprising a multi-light lamp assembly that provides for the selected output of light using multiple light emitting sources, wherein the outputted light may be tailored to generate response wavelength by the interaction of the emitted light and a tissue illuminated by the emitted light, through the process of fluorescence, and a viewing system that allows a practitioner view the fluorescent light generated by the tissue, and distinguish between healthy and diseased tissues.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Liviu Steier, Richard E. Feinbloom
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Publication number: 20220072328Abstract: A plurality of devices that provide examination/diagnosis and/or treatment benefits to a patient are presented. The device including a plurality of light sources that provide for the emission of light in a plurality of wavelength ranges, wherein the plurality of light sources are activated by a sensor, configured to determine a proximity of the device to a patient, to control an application of a voltage to selected one of the plurality of light sources for a predetermined time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Liviu Steier, Richard E. Feinbloom
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Publication number: 20220074577Abstract: A lighting device comprising a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an optical axis is disclosed wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) and are arranged at a non-parallel angle to an optical axis of the lighting device, wherein the emitted light is directed towards a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point. A second lighting device is disclosed, wherein the lighting device comprises a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an inner circumference of the lighting device, wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) onto a lighting director device that redirects the emitted light toward a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Richard E. Feinbloom, Carl A. Giordano
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Patent number: 11231165Abstract: A lighting device comprising a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an optical axis is disclosed wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) and are arranged at a non-parallel angle to an optical axis of the lighting device, wherein the emitted light is directed towards a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point. A second lighting device is disclosed, wherein the lighting device comprises a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an inner circumference of the lighting device, wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) onto a lighting director device that redirects the emitted light toward a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Feinbloom, Carl A. Giordano
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Publication number: 20210396988Abstract: A user-wearable fluorescence based visualization system comprising a multi-light lamp assembly that provides for the selected output of light using multiple light emitting sources, wherein the outputted light may be tailored to generate response wavelength by the interaction of the emitted light and a tissue illuminated by the emitted light, through the process of fluorescence, and a viewing system that allows a practitioner view the fluorescent light generated by the tissue, and distinguish between healthy and diseased tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Liviu Steier, Richard E. Feinbloom
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Patent number: 11193662Abstract: A wireless headlight assembly for attachment to an eyewear frame is disclosed. The wireless headlight assembly comprises a battery pod containing a battery connected to a lower housing element, which controls the application of power from the battery to an attached headlight assembly containing a headlight.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Feinbloom, Kenneth N. Braganca, Kenneth Koscheka, Bo Zhou