Patents by Inventor Roger Zaldivar
Roger Zaldivar 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: 11311372Abstract: Novel intraocular lenses comprising at least one haptic having a shape memory alloy with a transition temperature substantially higher than the human body temperature, the shape memory alloy being post-surgically, selectively adjustable with a laser beam.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Smartech LLCInventor: Roger Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20210169638Abstract: A posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens is described. The lens includes a central optical part, a peripheral haptic part including a plurality of support elements arranged to lie on a ciliary zonule of an eye, and a plurality of flexible elongated haptics arranged to hook into a ciliary sulcus of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: PHYSIOLInventors: Roger Zaldivar, Christophe Pagnoulle, Suad Redzovic
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Patent number: 10591751Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems including at least one ophthalmic device and methods of using the system. The ophthalmic device includes at least one switchable lens therein that includes at least one electro-optical material. The ophthalmic device also includes at least one charging electrical circuitry. The charging electrical circuitry is electrically coupled to the switchable lens and is configured to receive electrical energy from or provide electrical energy to the switchable lens. The ophthalmic device can also include at least one transfer electrical circuitry that can be coupled to and configured to transfer electrical energy between the charging electrical circuitry and the switchable lens. The ophthalmic device can also include at least one controller operably coupled to at least the charging electrical circuitry and the transfer electrical circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: ELWHA LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roger Zaldivar, Roberto Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20190328508Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems having a plurality of materials therein, with at least some of the materials having a diffraction pattern therein and an electrically-modifiable index of refraction collectively configured to selectively alter an effective focal length of the intraocular lens system. Methods of modifying a focal length of an intraocular lens system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Katherine E. Sharadin, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Patent number: 10456241Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to switchable lens devices, systems, and methods related to detecting one or more commands and switching one or more switchable lenses responsive to one or more detected commands.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: ELWHA LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20190314149Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems having a plurality of materials therein, with at least some of the materials having a diffraction pattern therein and an electrically-modifiable index of refraction collectively configured to selectively alter an effective focal length of the intraocular lens system. Methods of modifying a focal length of an intraocular lens system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Katherine E. Sharadin, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Patent number: 10376357Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems having a plurality of materials therein, with at least some of the materials having a diffraction pattern therein and an electrically-modifiable index of refraction collectively configured to selectively alter an effective focal length of the intraocular lens system. Methods of modifying a focal length of an intraocular lens system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: ELWHA LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Katherine E. Sharadin, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Patent number: 10307246Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens devices, systems, and methods that include determining relative tilt and/or vergence rotation of a subject's eyes and focusing one or more intraocular lenses based on the determined vergence rotation.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: ELWHA LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20190151079Abstract: Novel intraocular lenses comprising at least one haptic having a shape memory alloy with a transition temperature substantially higher than the human body temperature, the shape memory alloy being post-surgically, selectively adjustable with a laser beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Smartech LLCInventor: Roger Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20190083236Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems includes at least one intraocular lens device and methods of using the same. The at least one intraocular lens device includes one or more photodetectors and an intraocular lens exhibiting a modifiable focal length. The one or more photodetectors are configured to detect light that is used to determine a presence of the object or the apparent object distance. The focal length of the intraocular lens can be modified depending on the determined presence of the object or the apparent object distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20180364500Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems including at least one ophthalmic device and methods of using the system. The ophthalmic device includes at least one switchable lens therein that includes at least one electro-optical material. The ophthalmic device also includes at least one charging electrical circuitry. The charging electrical circuitry is electrically coupled to the switchable lens and is configured to receive electrical energy from or provide electrical energy to the switchable lens. The ophthalmic device can also include at least one transfer electrical circuitry that can be coupled to and configured to transfer electrical energy between the charging electrical circuitry and the switchable lens. The ophthalmic device can also include at least one controller operably coupled to at least the charging electrical circuitry and the transfer electrical circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roger Zaldivar, Roberto Zaldivar
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Patent number: 10154897Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems includes at least one intraocular lens device and methods of using the same. The at least one intraocular lens device includes one or more photodetectors and an intraocular lens exhibiting a modifiable focal length. The one or more photodetectors are configured to detect light that is used to determine a presence of the object or the apparent object distance. The focal length of the intraocular lens can be modified depending on the determined presence of the object or the apparent object distance.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: ELWHA LLCInventors: Jesse R. Cheatham, Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Patent number: 10085832Abstract: An improved posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (PCP-IOL) having a haptic with a collar, self-adjusting struts, and lens is disclosed. Haptic or lens of the PCP-IOL may include a protected orifice. A disclosed PCP-IOL may be configured to fit anatomy of varying sizes, and may be self-centering; additionally, a PCP-IOL as set forth herein may allow peripheral aqueous flow between anterior and posterior chambers of a patient's eye.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Smartech I, LLCInventor: Roger Zaldivar
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Patent number: 10078231Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems including at least one ophthalmic device and methods of using the system. The ophthalmic device includes at least one switchable lens therein that includes at least one electro-optical material. The ophthalmic device also includes at least one charging electrical circuitry. The charging electrical circuitry is electrically coupled to the switchable lens and is configured to receive electrical energy from or provide electrical energy to the switchable lens. The ophthalmic device can also include at least one transfer electrical circuitry that can be coupled to and configured to transfer electrical energy between the charging electrical circuitry and the switchable lens. The ophthalmic device can also include at least one controller operably coupled to at least the charging electrical circuitry and the transfer electrical circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Elwha LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roger Zaldivar, Roberto Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20180116787Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems having a plurality of materials therein, with at least some of the materials having a diffraction pattern therein and an electrically-modifiable index of refraction collectively configured to selectively alter the focal length of the intraocular lens system. Methods of modifying a focal length of an intraocular lens system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20180110614Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to switchable lens devices, systems, and methods related to detecting one or more commands and switching one or more switchable lenses responsive to one or more detected commands.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20180031866Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems including at least one ophthalmic device and methods of using the system. The ophthalmic device includes at least one switchable lens therein that includes at least one electro-optical material. The ophthalmic device also includes at least one charging electrical circuitry. The charging electrical circuitry is electrically coupled to the switchable lens and is configured to receive electrical energy from or provide electrical energy to the switchable lens. The ophthalmic device can also include at least one transfer electrical circuitry that can be coupled to and configured to transfer electrical energy between the charging electrical circuitry and the switchable lens. The ophthalmic device can also include at least one controller operably coupled to at least the charging electrical circuitry and the transfer electrical circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roger Zaldivar, Roberto Zaldivar
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Patent number: 9877824Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems having a plurality of materials therein, with at least some of the materials having a diffraction pattern therein and an electrically-modifiable index of refraction collectively configured to selectively alter the focal length of the intraocular lens system. Methods of modifying a focal length of an intraocular lens system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: ELWHA LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20170071727Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens systems having a plurality of materials therein, with at least some of the materials having a diffraction pattern therein and an electrically-modifiable index of refraction collectively configured to selectively alter an effective focal length of the intraocular lens system. Methods of modifying a focal length of an intraocular lens system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, John Marshall, Katherine E. Sharadin, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar
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Publication number: 20170020660Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to intraocular lens devices, systems, and methods that include determining relative tilt and/or vergence rotation of a subject's eyes and focusing one or more intraocular lenses based on the determined vergence rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare, John Marshall, Clarence T. Tegreene, Roberto Zaldivar, Roger Zaldivar