Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting inventions 06/09

20090161062 - Eyeglasses: A pair of eyeglasses includes angle adjusting members. In Each angle adjusting member, a supporting shaft member projecting on an inside of the external body and a supporting shaft member projecting on an inside of the internal connect body are connected together and inserted in on a supporting hole provided... Agent: Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti PC

20090161063 - Linear element, especially a spectacle side, and method of producing it: A linear element, especially a spectacle side, of the type comprising a flexible metal core coated with a flexible elastomer for comfort and/or appearance. Its structure is composed of a plurality of rigid plastic rings placed in fixed positions around predetermined areas of the flexible metal core so that each... Agent: Bachman & Lapointe, P.C.

20090161064 - Support particularly for frames of eyeglasses and in-ear speakers: A support particularly for frames of eyeglasses and in-ear speakers, comprising a substantially curvilinear framework with a curvature which is at least partially complementary with respect to the natural curvature of the root of the helix, of the ridge of the antihelix, of the inferior crux of the antihelix of... Agent: Modiano & Associati

20090161065 - Methods and apparatuses for altering relative curvature of field and positions of peripheral, off-axis focal positions: A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling optical aberrations to alter relative curvature of field by providing ocular apparatuses, systems and methods comprising a predetermined corrective factor to produce at least one substantially corrective stimulus for repositioning peripheral, off-axis, focal points relative to the central, on-axis or axial focal... Agent: John S. Pratt, Esq Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP

20090161066 - Multiple layer multifocal composite lens: Aspects of the present invention provide multiple-layer composite lenses comprising two or more materials and methods for making the same. A multi-layer composite lens of the present invention can use multiple surfaces to form optical elements that can contribute to a total desired add power. The multiple contributing elements can... Agent: Pearl, Cohen, Zedek & Latzer, LLP

20090161067 - Ophthalmic instrument alignment apparatus and method of using same: An ophthalmic instrument for use with a subject's eye, comprising an interferometer having a test arm in which the subject's eye is to be positioned and a reference arm, the reference arm including a mirror adapted to be positioned such that the reference arm has a predetermined length, and an... Agent: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

20090161068 - Ophthalmic measurement apparatus: An ophthalmic measurement apparatus having an instrument axis and comprising (A) a central housing comprising at least two reference surfaces and comprising a beam splitter, the instrument axis extending from the central housing, (B) a camera subsystem having a reference surface, the camera subsystem coupled to one of said reference... Agent: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

20090161069 - Iris imaging lens: An iris imaging lens (1A) comprises a biconvex spherical lens (2A), a biconcave spherical lens (3A), and a visible light cut filter (4A), and at least one surface of the visible light cut filter (4A) is formed as a curved surface. In this configuration, the visible light cut filter (4A)... Agent: Pearne & Gordon LLP

20090161070 - Apparatus and method for determining objective refraction using wavefront sensing: An apparatus for determining the objective refraction of a patient's eye includes a transparent window and a wavefront measurement device that determines aberrations in a return beam from the patient's eye after the beam passes through a corrective test lens in the apparatus. The wavefront measurement device outputs an instant... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20090161071 - Customized z-lens design program: Embodiments of the invention pertain to a method for producing a spectacle lens with optimal correction across the entire lens taking into account the patient's complete measured wavefront. Specific embodiments can also take into account one or more additional factors such as vertex distance, SEG height, pantoscopic tilt, and use... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20090153792 - Glasses with length-adjustable temples: The present invention provides glasses having temples adjustable in length according to physical conditions of a user. The glasses comprise a main body including lenses, temples formed with ear-holding parts at rear ends curvedly and grooves at front ends, hinge elements foldably connection the temples to the body part, insert... Agent: Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, LLP Intellectual Property Group

20090153793 - Surface modified biomedical devices: A method for making a surface modified biomedical device is disclosed, the method comprising contacting a surface of a biomedical device with a copolymer which is the reaction product of one or more polymerizable polyhydric alcohols and one or more polymerizable fluorine-containing monomers.... Agent: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

20090153795 - Multiple layer multifocal composite lens: Aspects of the present invention provide multiple-layer (multi-layer) composite lenses comprising two or more materials and methods for making the same. A multi-layer composite lens of the present invention can use multiple surfaces (internal or external) to form optical elements that can contribute to a total desired add power. The... Agent: Pearl, Cohen, Zedek & Latzer, LLP

20090153794 - Refractive-diffractive multifocal lens: Aspects of the present invention provide multifocal lenses having one or more multifocal inserts comprising one or more diffractive regions. A diffractive region of a multifocal insert of the present invention can provide a constant optical power or can provide a progression of optical power, or any combination thereof. A... Agent: Pearl, Cohen, Zedek & Latzer, LLP

20090153796 - Multi-functional optometric-ophthalmic system for testing diagnosing, or treating, vision or eyes of a subject, and methodologies thereof: Multi-functional optometric-ophthalmic system for testing, diagnosing, or treating, vision or eyes of a subject, and methodologies thereof. Includes: a head mountable unit, including a head mounting assembly, and at least one near eye module assembly (NEMa), mounted upon the head mounting assembly, for generating optical processes or effects which act... Agent: Martin D. Moynihan D/b/a Prtsi, Inc.

20090153798 - Device and method for monitoring, documenting and/or diagnosing the fundus: The present invention is directed to a device and a method for the observation, documentation and/or diagnosis of the fundus in which the diagnosis is carried out by evaluating the documented images of the fundus. The device according to the invention comprises an ophthalmological examination device, a multi-spectral sequential illumination... Agent: Reed Smith, LLP Attn: Patent Records Department

20090153797 - Integrated retinal imager and method: A system and method are presented for use in imaging the patient's retina. A light source unit is provided including a light emitting diode (LED) arrangement comprising multiple LEDs of different wavelength ranges. A light guide arrangement is used with the LEDs arrangement and is configured for coupling light from... Agent: The Nath Law Group

20090153799 - Vision screener: An article and method for screening vision are described that does not require verbal input from a test person or the test person to maintain a fixed position during the screening. The article includes an image capture device, at least one test light, a processing unit that includes an interpretive... Agent: James R. Williams

20090153800 - Light sensitivity meter and uses thereof: A text apparatus for measuring the degree of light-sensitivity of a subject, such as a subject with cataracts or migraines. The apparatus comprises a viewing shroud for positioning at least one eye of the subject in a testing position and an illumination source adapted for emitting visible light toward the... Agent: Senniger Powers LLP

20090153801 - Light projection target mire for curvature measurements: The present invention refers to the light ring target mire (8) used for accurate measuring of the radii of curvature of spherical and non spherical reflective surfaces, with a fixation target for the patient, holes that allow the observation by the slit lamp (7), holes to be illuminated (4), using... Agent: John Alexander Galbreath

20090153802 - Method and apparatus for the detection of impaired dark adaptation: The present method describes a new method for the measurement of dark adaptation. The dark adaptation status of subjects may ten be used to identify those subjects who are at risk of developing and/or who are currently suffering from a variety of disease states having their clinical manifestations in impaired... Agent: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Intellectual Property Department

20090153803 - Device and method for vision test: A device for vision testing comprises a viewing position (6) and an image surface (5). The distance between the viewing position (6) and the image surface (5) is enclosed. The relation between the resolution of the image surface and the distance between the viewing position (6) and the image surface... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20090147213 - Creative eyeglass frames: Eyeglass frames are provided that are made to have items or jewelry put on to various bars that are attached to the frames. These frames allow an individual to give the eyeglasses a different look every time that individual wears his or her eyeglasses. The bars on the frames may... Agent: Mcdonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

20090147214 - Sports glasses with lens adapter for semi-rimless construction: A sports glasses construction includes an eyeglass frame for semi-rimless lenses having a pair of channels for receiving a first pair of selectively removable lenses or lens adapter frames, and a pair of lens adapter frames having respective upper connection members sized and shaped to fit into the respective pair... Agent: Chernoff, Vilhauer, Mcclung & Stenzel, LLP (nike)

20090147215 - Eyewear with radiation detection system: Eyewear having radiation monitoring capability is disclosed. Radiation, such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation, infrared (IR) radiation or light, can be measured by a detector. The measured radiation can then be used in providing radiation-related information to a user of the eyewear. Advantageously, the user of the eyewear is able to... Agent: Ipventure, Inc.

20090147216 - Astigmia correcting eyeglasses: An astigmia correcting eyeglasses includes two non-transparent lenses respectively provided with a plurality of cone-shaped through holes. The cone-shaped through holes respectively have a larger diameter at an inner side than that at an outer side. The cone-shaped through holes located nearer the circumference of the lens have a larger... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20090147217 - Apparatus, methods and systems for non-invasive ocular assessment of neurological function: A portable, non-invasive binocular scanning apparatus for rapid assessment of neurological function in cases of potential trauma, disease, and/or exposure to chemical treat agents. The scanning apparatus may utilize a combination of light sources for the measurement and assessment of pupillary response, retinal imagery, and/or other ophthalmologic biomarkers. The scanning... Agent: Patton Boggs LLP

20090147218 - Pupillary reflex imaging: A method, system and device for recording image data for a pair of eyes exposes to a series of flashes that includes flashes that vary chromatically is provided. More particularly, one eye is exposed to the series of flashes, and the resulting pupillary reflexes of both eyes are concurrently recorded.... Agent: Hoffman Warnick LLC

20090141233 - Eyewear with monitoring capability: In one embodiment, eyewear having a monitoring capability, such as an activity monitoring capability, is disclosed. Activity, such as motion, steps or distance, can be measured by an activity detector. The measured activity can then be used in providing activity-related information to a user of the eyewear. Advantageously, the user... Agent: Ipventure, Inc.

20090141234 - High water content silicone hydrogels: Silicone hydrogels formed from a hydrated polymerization product of a monomer mixture comprising (a) a major amount of a non-silicone-containing hydrophilic monomer; and (b) a minor amount of a silicone-containing monomer, wherein the hydrogel has a water content of greater than 50 weight percent are disclosed.... Agent: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

20090141235 - Control of myopia using contact lenses: Devices and methods for controlling myopia are provided. The devices and methods relate to the inventors discovery of the relationship between near work, the forces applied to the eye by the eyelids and myopia. The devices include a contact lens comprising a region that disperses force applied to the eye... Agent: Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

20090141236 - Coatings for ophthalmic lens elements: The present disclosure provides a method of forming a removable protective coating on a hydrophobic surface of an ophthalmic lens element. The method includes providing an ophthalmic lens element having a hydrophobic surface. A non-aqueous coating composition is applied so as to coat at least part of the hydrophobic surface.... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20090141237 - Integrated optical coherence imaging systems for use in ophthalmic applications and related methods and computer program products: A system for imaging a sample is provided that includes an optical coherence tomography (OCT) portion having an associated OCT path. A second imaging portion is provided having an associated second image path, different from the OCT path. A fixation target having an associated fixation path, different from the second... Agent: Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec

20090141238 - Mirror driver using diametrically opposed mechanical beams with mirror inbetween and retinal scanning display using the same: A mirror driver is disclosed which includes: a mirror having a reflective surface reflecting incident light thereon; a pair of mechanical beams diametrically opposed to each other with the mirror inbetween as viewed along a reference line parallel to the reflective surface; an actuator imparting bending motions to the pair... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20090141239 - Intelligent patient interface for ophthalmic instruments: An ophthalmic examination system comprising a headrest with a detection element, and an ophthalmic instrument (OI) having a microprocessor and a sensor in communication with the microprocessor. The sensor is configured to detect the presence of the detection element, and the headrest is configured for coupling to the OI.... Agent: Mikael Havluciyan

20090141240 - Method for performing micro-perimetry and visual acuity testing: A visual acuity examination is performed on a patient by bringing a confocal imaging apparatus up to a patient's eye. Stimuli at various points in the patient's field of view are generated while the patient fixates on a point. The patient's responses to the stimuli are recorded with the movement... Agent: Laubscher & Laubscher, P.C.