Patents by Inventor Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach

Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach 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).

  • Patent number: 11612319
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Broad Line Fundus Imaging (BLFI), an imaging approach that is a hybrid between confocal and widefield imaging systems, are presented. These systems and methods are focused on improving the quality and signal of broad line fundus images or imaging methods to create high contrast and high resolution fundus images. Embodiments related to improved pupil splitting, artifact removal, reflex minimization, adaptable field of view, instrument alignment and illumination details are considered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Bublitz, Matthew J. Everett, Csaba Farkas, Michael Kempe, Yue Qiu, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach
  • Publication number: 20230028776
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing eyeglasses are provided. The method may include providing a blank (63) with an outcoupling element (25) and machining the blank to provide a light receiving surface based on the at least one physiological parameter. Corresponding blanks and sets of eyeglasses are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicants: CARL ZEISS AG, NANO-RETINA, INC.
    Inventors: Günter RUDOLPH, Thomas NOBIS, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH, Matthias HILLENBRAND, Leonid YANOVITZ, Ofir RIMER-COHEN, Ben SAAR
  • Publication number: 20220211268
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Broad Line Fundus Imaging (BLFI), an imaging approach that is a hybrid between confocal and widefield imaging systems, are presented. These systems and methods are focused on improving the quality and signal of broad line fundus images or imaging methods to create high contrast and high resolution fundus images. Embodiments related to improved pupil splitting, artifact removal, reflex minimization, adaptable field of view, instrument alignment and illumination details are considered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel BUBLITZ, Matthew J. EVERETT, Csaba FARKAS, Michael KEMPE, Yue QIU, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
  • Publication number: 20220203106
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying energy to an active eye implant can include a beam expander that includes a first expansion element and a second expansion element. The second expansion element can be configured to provide light that has been expanded twice and is effectively focused. A processes for manufacturing apparatuses for supplying energy to an active eye implant can be based on head geometry data of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas NOBIS, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH, Matthias HILLENBRAND, Petr VOJTISEK
  • Publication number: 20220203105
    Abstract: A device for supplying power to an active ocular implant in an eye of a user can include a spectacle lens with a first main surface and a second main surface, a light source, and an optical arrangement which is configured to input couple light from the light source into the spectacle lens and output couple said light from the first main surface of the spectacle lens to the user. The optical arrangement can include at least one diffractive element which is arranged in the spectacle lens. Each of the at least one diffractive element can have an associated first end and an associated second end. The associated first end and the associated second end each can have a different distance from the first main surface and/or each have a different distance from the second main surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas NOBIS, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH, Matthias HILLENBRAND
  • Patent number: 11284795
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Broad Line Fundus Imaging (BLFI), an imaging approach that is a hybrid between confocal and widefield imaging systems, are presented. These systems and methods are focused on improving the quality and signal of broad line fundus images or imaging methods to create high contrast and high resolution fundus images. Embodiments related to improved pupil splitting, artifact removal, reflex minimization, adaptable field of view, instrument alignment and illumination details are considered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignees: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG
    Inventors: Daniel Bublitz, Matthew J. Everett, Csaba Farkas, Michael Kempe, Yue Qiu, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach
  • Publication number: 20220019091
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying energy to and/or communicating with an eye implant by means of illumination radiation is provided, wherein the apparatus comprises a positioning unit, which sets an illumination position of the eye of a user, an optical input interface, by means of which the illumination radiation is suppliable to the apparatus, and an illumination optical unit, wherein the illumination optical unit focuses the supplied illumination radiation in such a way that a focus with a lateral extent of at least 0.1 mm in air is present and such that, when the eye of the user is in the set illumination position, the illumination radiation enters into the eye as a convergent beam such that the focus lies within the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas NOBIS, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH, Daniel BUBLITZ
  • Patent number: 11129525
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for examining an eye of a patient by the patient themselves by means of an ophthalmological apparatus, said apparatus having front optics and an apparatus pupil. According to said method, the patient positions the ophthalmological apparatus relative to the eye, a measure of the deviation of the pupil of the eye from the apparatus pupil is determined, and a pupil correction signal is produced depending on the measure of the deviation, said pupil correction signal specifying a direction and/or a degree of the deviation and being output to the patient. The patient can use the pupil correction signal for repositioning in relation to the ophthalmological apparatus with a smaller deviation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Peter Westphal, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Daniel Bublitz, Peter Klopfleisch
  • Publication number: 20210137601
    Abstract: Methods and devices for visualising an implant in a retina are provided. A 2D image of the retina is taken and OCT scans of the retina and implant are carried out. Based thereon, the implant and retina are visualised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss AG
    Inventors: Johannes KINDT, Rudolf Murai VON BUENAU, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
  • Publication number: 20200000336
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Broad Line Fundus Imaging (BLFI), an imaging approach that is a hybrid between confocal and widefield imaging systems, are presented. These systems and methods are focused on improving the quality and signal of broad line fundus images or imaging methods to create high contrast and high resolution fundus images. Embodiments related to improved pupil splitting, artifact removal, reflex minimization, adaptable field of view, instrument alignment and illumination details are considered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel BUBLITZ, Matthew J. EVERETT, Csaba FARKAS, Michael KEMPE, Yue QIU, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
  • Patent number: 10441167
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Broad Line Fundus Imaging (BLFI), an imaging approach that is a hybrid between confocal and widefield imaging systems, are presented. These systems and methods are focused on improving the quality and signal of broad line fundus images or imaging methods to create high contrast and high resolution fundus images. Embodiments related to improved pupil splitting, artifact removal, reflex minimization, adaptable field of view, instrument alignment and illumination details are considered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignees: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Bublitz, Matthew J. Everett, Csaba Farkas, Michael Kempe, Yue Qiu, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach
  • Publication number: 20190254514
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for examining an eye of a patient by the patient themselves by means of an ophthalmological apparatus, said apparatus having front optics and an apparatus pupil. According to said method, the patient positions the ophthalmological apparatus relative to the eye, a measure of the deviation of the pupil of the eye from the apparatus pupil is determined, and a pupil correction signal is produced depending on the measure of the deviation, said pupil correction signal specifying a direction and/or a degree of the deviation and being output to the patient. The patient can use the pupil correction signal for repositioning in relation to the ophthalmological apparatus with a smaller deviation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Peter Westphal, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Daniel Bublitz, Peter Klopfleisch
  • Publication number: 20170049323
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Broad Line Fundus Imaging (BLFI), an imaging approach that is a hybrid between confocal and widefield imaging systems, are presented. These systems and methods are focused on improving the quality and signal of broad line fundus images or imaging methods to create high contrast and high resolution fundus images. Embodiments related to improved pupil splitting, artifact removal, reflex minimization, adaptable field of view, instrument alignment and illumination details are considered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Daniel BUBLITZ, Matthew J. EVERETT, Csaba FARKAS, Michael KEMPE, Yue QIU, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
  • Patent number: 9456746
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Broad Line Fundus Imaging (BLFI), an imaging approach that is a hybrid between confocal and widefield imaging systems, are presented. These systems and methods are focused on improving the quality and signal of broad line fundus images or imaging methods to create high contrast and high resolution fundus images. Embodiments related to improved pupil splitting, artifact removal, reflex minimization, adaptable field of view, instrument alignment and illumination details are considered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignees: CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC., CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG
    Inventors: Daniel Bublitz, Matthew J. Everett, Csaba Farkas, Michael Kempe, Yue Qiu, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach
  • Publication number: 20160003777
    Abstract: The invention relates to a recording device comprising an excitation module (2, 10; 9, 10) which stimulates the sample (3) for emitting pressure waves, an acoustic module (9, 10) for detecting the generated pressure waves, and a control module (10) which determines an acoustic image based on the data from the acoustic module (9, 10). Said recording device also comprises a reproduction module (5) for optically reproducing the sample (3) and the control module (10) determines a sample limit and/or a segment limit within the sample (3) based on the optical reproduction of the sample (3) and when the acoustic image is detected, the determined sample limit and/or segment limit are taken into consideration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Gerhard Krampert, Wibke Hellmich, Helmut Lippert
  • Publication number: 20150327767
    Abstract: Provided is an imaging method in which a surface of resected matter is imaged in first images with a photoacoustic image generation method down to a first predetermined depth such that in the first images there is a contrast between pathological tissue, in particular cancerous tissue, and non-pathological tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Wibke HELLMICH, Holger FUCHS, Christoph RUSSMANN, Christoph NIETEN, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
  • Patent number: 9161687
    Abstract: The invention relates to a solution for interferometrically measuring the eye length and the anterior eye segment after the optical axis of the measuring system has been aligned with the optical axis of an eye. The device according to the invention for interferometrically measuring the eye length and the anterior eye segment consists of an illumination source, at least one interferometric measuring array with external reference, diverse optical imaging systems, and a control and evaluation unit. The illumination source has high spatial coherence and low coherence of time. Preferably, light is emitted by the illumination device from the NIR range, having a wavelength of 700-1000 nm, for example. Furthermore, an optical imaging system is arranged in front of the eye such that the illumination light impinges on the eye as a nearly collimated beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Daniel Bublitz, Roland Bergner
  • Publication number: 20150131050
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Broad Line Fundus Imaging (BLFI), an imaging approach that is a hybrid between confocal and widefield imaging systems, are presented. These systems and methods are focused on improving the quality and signal of broad line fundus images or imaging methods to create high contrast and high resolution fundus images. Embodiments related to improved pupil splitting, artifact removal, reflex minimization, adaptable field of view, instrument alignment and illumination details are considered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel BUBLITZ, Matthew J. EVERETT, Csaba FARKAS, Michael KEMPE, Yue QIU, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
  • Patent number: 8965065
    Abstract: Determination of biometric parameters of an eye, in which the optical axis of the biometric measurement system is aligned to the optical axis of an eye. The device includes an interferometry measuring arrangement having a measurement light source and a measurement sensor, a fixation light source for capturing the eye with the reflexes that arise, an image sensor, and lens for detecting volume scattered light and an analysis unit for determining the angular deviation of the optical axis of the eye from the optical axis of the biometric measurement system. The analysis unit compares determined angular deviation to a predefined tolerance and, laterally displaces fixation marks on the basis of the calculated angular deviation, or of initiating the biometric measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Daniel Bublitz, Roland Bergner
  • Publication number: 20130335706
    Abstract: The invention relates to a solution for interferometrically measuring the eye length and the anterior eye segment after the optical axis of the measuring system has been aligned with the optical axis of an eye. The device according to the invention for interferometrically measuring the eye length and the anterior eye segment consists of an illumination source, at least one interferometric measuring array with external reference, diverse optical imaging systems, and a control and evaluation unit. The illumination source has high spatial coherence and low coherence of time. Preferably, light is emitted by the illumination device from the NIR range, having a wavelength of 700-1000 nm, for example. Furthermore, an optical imaging system is arranged in front of the eye such that the illumination light impinges on the eye as a nearly collimated beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG
    Inventors: Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Daniel Bublitz, Roland Bergner