Patents by Inventor Thomas Buss

Thomas Buss 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: 20260102286
    Abstract: An ophthalmic laser treatment delivering patterned laser energy to an eye of a patient. A pattern-scanning laser device of the laser treatment system includes a laser module, a scanning module and delivery optics. The laser module generates laser energy (e.g. via a green laser diode), which is directed to the scanning module via a fiber optic cable. The scanning module produces the patterned laser energy by reflecting the laser energy into the delivery optics at different angles via a dielectric MEMS scanning mirror. The delivery optics includes an F-theta lens, a motorized and wirelessly-controlled spot-size selector module, and a focusing lens. A mobile computing device receives parameter information via a graphical user interface or voice control and sends the parameter information to the pattern-scanning laser device. In response to receiving activation signals from an activation unit, the pattern-scanning laser device emits the patterned laser energy based on the parameter information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2025
    Publication date: April 16, 2026
    Applicant: Norlase ApS
    Inventors: Thomas BUSS, Greg FAVA, Mariafernanda VILERA SUÁREZ, Peter SKOVGAARD
  • Patent number: 12544266
    Abstract: An ophthalmic laser treatment delivers patterned laser energy to an eye of a patient. A pattern-scanning laser device of the laser treatment system includes a laser module, a scanning module and delivery optics. The laser module generates laser energy (e.g. via a green laser diode), which is directed to the scanning module via a fiber optic cable. The scanning module produces the patterned laser energy by reflecting the laser energy into the delivery optics at different angles via a dielectric MEMS scanning mirror. The delivery optics includes an F-theta lens, a motorized and wirelessly-controlled spot-size selector module, and a focusing lens. A mobile computing device receives parameter information via a graphical user interface or voice control and sends the parameter information to the pattern-scanning laser device. In response to receiving activation signals from an activation unit, the pattern-scanning laser device emits the patterned laser energy based on the parameter information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: NORLASE ApS
    Inventors: Thomas Buss, Greg Fava, Mariafernanda Vilera Suárez, Peter Skovgaard
  • Publication number: 20240139031
    Abstract: An ophthalmic laser treatment delivers patterned laser energy to an eye of a patient. A pattern-scanning laser device of the laser treatment system includes a laser module, a scanning module and delivery optics. The laser module generates laser energy (e.g. via a green laser diode), which is directed to the scanning module via a fiber optic cable. The scanning module produces the patterned laser energy by reflecting the laser energy into the delivery optics at different angles via a dielectric MEMS scanning mirror. The delivery optics includes an F-theta lens, a motorized and wirelessly-controlled spot-size selector module, and a focusing lens. A mobile computing device receives parameter information via a graphical user interface or voice control and sends the parameter information to the pattern-scanning laser device. In response to receiving activation signals from an activation unit, the pattern-scanning laser device emits the patterned laser energy based on the parameter information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Buss, Greg Fava, Mariafernanda Vilera Suárez, Peter Skovgaard
  • Patent number: 11896528
    Abstract: An ophthalmic laser treatment delivers patterned laser energy to an eye of a patient. A pattern-scanning laser device of the laser treatment system includes a laser module, a scanning module and delivery optics. The laser module generates laser energy (e.g. via a green laser diode), which is directed to the scanning module via a fiber optic cable. The scanning module produces the patterned laser energy by reflecting the laser energy into the delivery optics at different angles via a dielectric MEMS scanning mirror. The delivery optics includes an F-theta lens, a motorized and wirelessly-controlled spot-size selector module, and a focusing lens. A mobile computing device receives parameter information via a graphical user interface or voice control and sends the parameter information to the pattern-scanning laser device. In response to receiving activation signals from an activation unit, the pattern-scanning laser device emits the patterned laser energy based on the parameter information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: NORLASE ApS
    Inventors: Thomas Buss, Greg Fava, Mariafernanda Vilera Suárez, Peter Skovgaard
  • Publication number: 20210100688
    Abstract: An ophthalmic laser treatment delivers patterned laser energy to an eye of a patient. A pattern-scanning laser device of the laser treatment system includes a laser module, a scanning module and delivery optics. The laser module generates laser energy (e.g. via a green laser diode), which is directed to the scanning module via a fiber optic cable. The scanning module produces the patterned laser energy by reflecting the laser energy into the delivery optics at different angles via a dielectric MEMS scanning mirror. The delivery optics includes an F-theta lens, a motorized and wirelessly-controlled spot-size selector module, and a focusing lens. A mobile computing device receives parameter information via a graphical user interface or voice control and sends the parameter information to the pattern-scanning laser device. In response to receiving activation signals from an activation unit, the pattern-scanning laser device emits the patterned laser energy based on the parameter information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Buss, Greg Fava, Mariafernanda Vilera Suárez, Peter Skovgaard
  • Publication number: 20030229506
    Abstract: A method and system use multi-tiered authorization for securing mass transit operations. The purchase rights of a consumer to travel on a medium of mass transit are verified. In some examples this verification can involve: transmitting identity (e.g., print data, facial data, universally unique identifier (UUID) data, or the like) and financial information (e.g., credit or debit card information, or the like) to a predetermined (e.g., third party vendor) party using a wireless transceiver biometric device, comparing the identity and financial data to previously stored data, and transmitting the results of the comparison to a consumer's present location. If verified, a transaction for purchase of travel rights is initiated. Information about the consumer and the travel is transmitted to a predetermined entity (e.g., a governmental entity, a third party vendor, or the like). Traveling rights of the consumer are verified before embarkation on the medium of mass transit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Cross Match Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter G. Scott, William G. Siegel, Gregory L. Cannon, Thomas Buss, George W. McClurg, Mark Southwick, Richard Irving, Ron Kropp, John Vandusen, Trent Francis
  • Publication number: 20030229811
    Abstract: A system and method are used to perform multi-tired authorization to enhance security during transactions. Data (e.g., biometric, print, universally unique identifier (UUID), financial, and/or other types of data) of a first entity (e.g., a consumer or the like) is captured using a wireless transceiver biometric device. The captured data is verified against previously stored data. Results from the verification are transmitted to second and third entities (e.g., insurance and financial entities, government and private entities, first and second government entities, law enforcement and administrative agency entities, or the like pairs). Data (e.g., similar to that discussed above) of a fourth entity (e.g., a retail or wholesale product or service entity) is captured using the same or another wireless transceiver biometric device. The captured data is verified against previously stored data. Results from the verification are sent to the second and third entities (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Cross Match Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Siegel, Gregory L. Cannon, Thomas Buss, George W. McClurg, Mark Southwick, Richard Irving, Ron Kropp, John Vandusen, Trent Francis
  • Publication number: 20030156740
    Abstract: A system and method are used bi-directional authorization as a security precaution during exchange or transactions of any kind. Identification data (e.g., biometric data, a universally unique identifier (UUID) data, or the like) is authenticated from a first object (e.g., a guardian, a requester, a consumer, a governmental official, a law enforcement official, or the like) and, if verified, then from a second object (e.g., a child, a requestee, a private citizen, a detainee, a product provider, a service provider, or the like). If both sets of identification data are authenticated, then an exchange or transaction for information, people, service, products, or things can take place. In some cases, information about the exchange or transaction is stored locally or remotely to possibly prepare a statistical analysis (e.g., if a law enforcement official is using racial profiling, or the like).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: Cross Match Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Willam G. Siegel, Gregory L. Cannon, Thomas Buss, George W. McClurg, Mark Southwick, Richard Irving, Ron Kropp, John Vandusen, Trent Francis
  • Publication number: 20030149343
    Abstract: Systems and methods are used to “check-in” and monitor individuals from an initial checkpoint of a facility to a final checkpoint of a facility. At the initial checkpoint, the systems and methods authenticate an identity of the individual, generate a biometric representation of the individual as an output, and associate the output to an object associated with the individual. The output can be machine-readable code, which can be encrypted or digitally signed. After this initial process, as the individual and the object associated with the individual travel through the facility, the individual's identity is re-authenticated one or more times either at discrete checkpoints or randomly throughout the facility. The object is also checked against the identity of the individual by using the output associate with the object to ensure the object should be with that individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: Cross Match Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Siegel, Greg L. Cannon, Thomas Buss, George W. McClurg, Mark Southwick, Richard Irving, Ron Kropp, John Vandusen, Trent Francis