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).
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Patent number: 11612319Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Bublitz, Matthew J. Everett, Csaba Farkas, Michael Kempe, Yue Qiu, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach
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Publication number: 20230028776Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicants: CARL ZEISS AG, NANO-RETINA, INC.Inventors: Günter RUDOLPH, Thomas NOBIS, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH, Matthias HILLENBRAND, Leonid YANOVITZ, Ofir RIMER-COHEN, Ben SAAR
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Publication number: 20220211268Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.Inventors: Daniel BUBLITZ, Matthew J. EVERETT, Csaba FARKAS, Michael KEMPE, Yue QIU, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
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Publication number: 20220203106Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Thomas NOBIS, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH, Matthias HILLENBRAND, Petr VOJTISEK
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Publication number: 20220203105Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Thomas NOBIS, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH, Matthias HILLENBRAND
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Patent number: 11284795Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignees: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AGInventors: Daniel Bublitz, Matthew J. Everett, Csaba Farkas, Michael Kempe, Yue Qiu, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach
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Publication number: 20220019091Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Thomas NOBIS, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH, Daniel BUBLITZ
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Patent number: 11129525Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AGInventors: Peter Westphal, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Daniel Bublitz, Peter Klopfleisch
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Publication number: 20210137601Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Carl Zeiss AGInventors: Johannes KINDT, Rudolf Murai VON BUENAU, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
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Publication number: 20200000336Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.Inventors: Daniel BUBLITZ, Matthew J. EVERETT, Csaba FARKAS, Michael KEMPE, Yue QIU, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
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Patent number: 10441167Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignees: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC.Inventors: Daniel Bublitz, Matthew J. Everett, Csaba Farkas, Michael Kempe, Yue Qiu, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach
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Publication number: 20190254514Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec AGInventors: Peter Westphal, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Daniel Bublitz, Peter Klopfleisch
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Publication number: 20170049323Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec AGInventors: Daniel BUBLITZ, Matthew J. EVERETT, Csaba FARKAS, Michael KEMPE, Yue QIU, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
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Patent number: 9456746Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignees: CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC., CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AGInventors: Daniel Bublitz, Matthew J. Everett, Csaba Farkas, Michael Kempe, Yue Qiu, Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach
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Publication number: 20160003777Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Gerhard Krampert, Wibke Hellmich, Helmut Lippert
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Publication number: 20150327767Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Wibke HELLMICH, Holger FUCHS, Christoph RUSSMANN, Christoph NIETEN, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
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Patent number: 9161687Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2011Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AGInventors: Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Daniel Bublitz, Roland Bergner
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Publication number: 20150131050Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Daniel BUBLITZ, Matthew J. EVERETT, Csaba FARKAS, Michael KEMPE, Yue QIU, Tobias SCHMITT-MANDERBACH
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Patent number: 8965065Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AGInventors: Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Daniel Bublitz, Roland Bergner
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Publication number: 20130335706Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2011Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AGInventors: Tobias Schmitt-Manderbach, Daniel Bublitz, Roland Bergner