Patents by Inventor Steven Yeager

Steven Yeager 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).

  • Publication number: 20240377639
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager
  • Patent number: 12142367
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 12066633
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Behnam Rafiee, Andrew Mourn, David Kessler, Steven Yeager
  • Patent number: 12062430
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20240266033
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 12048485
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 12001023
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager
  • Publication number: 20240127931
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20230333386
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager
  • Publication number: 20230333385
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Behnam Rafiee, Andrew Mourn, David Kessler, Steven Yeager
  • Publication number: 20230172432
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: David Street, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager, Victoria McArtor, Brian Santee, Montgomery H.F. Freeman
  • Patent number: 11640064
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Raytrx, LLC
    Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager
  • Patent number: 11628038
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Raytrx, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20230109895
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Raytrx, LLC
    Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Simon Prosser, Jordan Boss, Steven Yeager
  • Patent number: 11624928
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Raytrx, LLC
    Inventors: Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Behnam Rafiee, Andrew Mourn, David Kessler, Steven Yeager
  • Patent number: 11504001
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Simon Prosser, Jordan Boss, Steven Yeager
  • Patent number: 11478140
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventors: David Street, Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Steven Yeager, Victoria McArtor, Brian Santee, Montgomery H. F. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20220322936
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Raytrx, LLC
    Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Simon Prosser, Jordan Boss, Steven Yeager
  • Publication number: 20220313085
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Raytrx, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20220276494
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Behnam Rafiee, Andrew Mourn, David Kessler, Steven Yeager