261 |
Eyeglass manufacturing method using variable index layer |
US11338091 |
2006-01-24 |
US20060119792A1 |
2006-06-08 |
Andreas Dreher |
An eyeglass lens and manufacturing method using epoxy aberrator includes two lenses with a variable index material, such as epoxy, sandwiched in between. The epoxy is then cured to different indexes of refraction that provide precise corrections for the patient's wavefront aberrations. The present invention further provides a method to produce an eyeglass that corrects higher order aberrations, such as those that occur when retinal tissue is damaged due to glaucoma or macular degeneration. The manufacturing method allows for many different applications including, but not limited to, supervision and transition lenses. |
262 |
Eyeglass manufacturing method using variable index layer |
US11338090 |
2006-01-24 |
US20060119791A1 |
2006-06-08 |
Andreas Dreher |
An eyeglass lens and manufacturing method using epoxy aberrator includes two lenses with a variable index material, such as epoxy, sandwiched in between. The epoxy is then cured to different indexes of refraction that provide precise corrections for the patient's wavefront aberrations. The present invention further provides a method to produce an eyeglass that corrects higher order aberrations, such as those that occur when retinal tissue is damaged due to glaucoma or macular degeneration. The manufacturing method allows for many different applications including, but not limited to, supervision and transition lenses. |
263 |
Two-photon absorption decolorizable material, two-photon absorption refractive index modulation material, two-photon absorption polymerization material, two-photon absorption polymerization method and three-dimensional optical recording material |
US11219737 |
2005-09-07 |
US20060083890A1 |
2006-04-20 |
Hiroo Takizawa |
A two-photon absorption decolorizable material comprising: a two-photon absorption dye executing a two-photon absorption; and a decolorizable dye having a molar absorption coefficient equal to or less than 100 at a wavelength of a light irradiated at the two-photon absorption, wherein the decolorizable dye is decolorized by an electron transfer or an energy transfer utilizing an excitation energy obtained by the two-photon absorption of the two-photon absorption dye. |
264 |
Monomers and polymers for optical elements |
US10936030 |
2004-09-07 |
US20060052547A1 |
2006-03-09 |
Jagdish Jethmalani; Andreas Dreher; Gomaa Abdel-Sadek; Jeffrey Chomyn; Jieming Li; Maher Qaddoura |
Compositions comprising a matrix polymer and a mixture of monomers are used for making polymer mixtures containing the matrix polymer and a second polymer formed from the monomer mixture. Preferably, the matrix polymer comprises a polyester, polystyrene, polyacrylate, thiol-cured epoxy polymer, thiol-cured isocyanate polymer, or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the monomer mixture comprises a thiol monomer and at least one second monomer selected from the group consisting of ene monomer and yne monomer. The compositions may be used to fabricate optical elements such as lenses. |
265 |
Apparatus and method of fabricating an ophthalmic lens for wavefront correction using spatially localized curing of photo-polymerization materials |
US10851300 |
2004-05-21 |
US20050260388A1 |
2005-11-24 |
Shui Lai |
A method for making an optical compensating element for, e.g., correcting aberrations in human vision or other applications. A curable material is held between two plates, and based on the aberrations sought to be corrected, a desired curing contour is determined to establish a line below which a predetermined index of refraction will be obtained. A light beam is focused along the line to cure material along the line. Uncured material above the line can be removed and uncured material below the line then cured in bulk, to speed the manufacturing process. |
266 |
Delivery system for post-operative power adjustment of adjustable lens |
US11114861 |
2005-04-25 |
US20050192563A1 |
2005-09-01 |
Ben Platt; Christian Sandstedt; James Ebel |
A method and instrument to irradiate a light adjustable lens, for example, inside a human eye, with an appropriate amount of radiation in an appropriate pattern by measuring aberrations in the system containing the lens; aligning a source of the modifying radiation so as to impinge the radiation onto the lens in a pattern that corresponds to the aberration; and controlling the quantity of the impinging radiation whereby to decrease the aberration. The quantity of the impinging radiation is controlled by controlling the intensity and duration of the irradiation. The pattern is controlled and monitored while the lens is irradiated. |
267 |
Delivery system for post-operative power adjustment of adjustable lens |
US09964786 |
2001-09-26 |
US06905641B2 |
2005-06-14 |
Ben C. Platt; Christian A. Sandstedt; James A. Ebel |
A method and instrument to irradiate a light adjustable lens, for example, inside a human eye, with an appropriate amount of radiation in an appropriate intensity pattern by first measuring aberrations in the optical system containing the lens; aligning a source of the modifying radiation so as to impinge the radiation onto the lens in a pattern that will null the aberrations. The quantity of the impinging radiation is controlled by controlling the intensity and duration of the irradiation. The pattern is controlled and monitored while the lens is irradiated. |
268 |
Light adjustable multifocal lenses |
US10915948 |
2004-08-11 |
US20050099597A1 |
2005-05-12 |
Christian Sandstedt; Jagdish Jethmalani; Shiao Chang |
The invention relates to novel intraocular lenses. The lenses are capable of post-operative adjustment of their optical properties, including conversion from single focal lenses to multifocal lenses. |
269 |
Light adjustable lenses capable of post-fabrication power modification via multi-photon processes |
US10914378 |
2004-08-09 |
US20050027031A1 |
2005-02-03 |
Shiao Chang; Robert Grubbs; Julia Kornfield; Axel Brait |
The invention relates to novel photoinitiators and their use in light adjustable compositions. The initiatives comprise two or more multiphoton chromophores linked by a bridging compound. The bridging compound consists of a material that is compatible with the base material of the light adjustable composition. The novel photoinitiator permit the readjustment of light adjustable material without the need for significant amounts of photoabsorbers. |
270 |
Lenses capable of post-fabrication power modification |
US10358065 |
2003-02-03 |
US06824266B2 |
2004-11-30 |
Jagdish M. Jethmalani; Daniel M. Schwartz; Julia A. Kornfield; Robert H. Grubbs; Christian A. Sandstedt |
The present invention relates to lenses that are capable of post-fabrication power modifications. In general, the inventive lenses comprise (i) a first polymer matrix and (ii) a refraction modulating composition that is capable of stimulus-induced polymerization dispersed therein. When at least a portion of the lens is exposed to an appropriate stimulus, the refraction modulating composition forms a second polymer matrix. The amount and location of the second polymer matrix may modify a lens characteristic such as lens power by changing its refractive index and/or by altering its shape. The inventive lenses have a number of applications in the electronics and medical fields as data storage means and as medical lenses, particularly intraocular lenses, respectively. |
271 |
Lenses capable of post-fabrication modulus change |
US10223086 |
2002-08-15 |
US06813097B2 |
2004-11-02 |
Jagdish M. Jethmalani; Robert H. Grubbs; Julia A. Kornfield; Daniel M. Schwartz; Christian A. Sandstedt; Eric Pape |
Novel optical elements are provided which are capable of post fabrication modifications. Specifically, the invention includes lenses, such as intraocular lens, which can undergo changes in storage modulus after fabrication. |
272 |
Wavefront aberrator and method of manufacturing |
US09875447 |
2001-06-04 |
US06813082B2 |
2004-11-02 |
Donald G. Bruns |
The wavefront aberrator of the present invention includes a pair of transparent windows, or plates, separated by a layer of monomers and polymerization initiator, including a broad class of epoxies. This monomer exhibits a variable index of refraction across the layer, resulting from controlling the extent of its curing. Curing of the epoxy may be made by exposure to light, such as ultraviolet light. The exposure to light may be varied across the surface of the epoxy to create a particular and unique refractive index profile. |
273 |
Lenses capable of post-fabrication power modification |
US10358065 |
2003-02-03 |
US20030173691A1 |
2003-09-18 |
Jagdish
M.
Jethmalani; Daniel
M.
Schwartz; Julia
A.
Kornfield; Robert
H.
Grubbs; Christian
A.
Sandstedt |
The present invention relates to lenses that are capable of post-fabrication power modifications. In general, the inventive lenses comprise (i) a first polymer matrix and (ii) a refraction modulating composition that is capable of stimulus-induced polymerization dispersed therein. When at least a portion of the lens is exposed to an appropriate stimulus, the refraction modulating composition forms a second polymer matrix. The amount and location of the second polymer matrix may modify a lens characteristic such as lens power by changing its refractive index and/or by altering its shape. The inventive lenses have a number of applications in the electronics and medical fields as data storage means and as medical lenses, particularly intraocular lenses, respectively. |
274 |
Light adjustable multifocal lenses |
US10328859 |
2002-12-24 |
US20030151831A1 |
2003-08-14 |
Christian
A.
Sandstedt; Jagdish
M.
Jethmalani; Shiao
H.
Chang |
The invention relates to novel intraocular lenses. The lenses are capable of post-operative adjustment of their optical properties, including conversion from single focal lenses to multifocal lenses. |
275 |
Lenses capable of post-fabrication modulus change |
US10223086 |
2002-08-15 |
US20030151719A1 |
2003-08-14 |
Jagdish
M.
Jethmalani; Robert
H.
Grubbs; Julia
A.
Kornfield; Daniel
M.
Schwartz; Christian
A.
Sandstedt; Eric
Pape |
Novel optical elements are provided which are capable of post fabrication modifications. Specifically, the invention includes lenses, such as intraocular lens, which can undergo changes in storage modulus after fabrication. |
276 |
Lenses capable of post-fabrication power modification |
US10176947 |
2002-06-18 |
US20030090013A1 |
2003-05-15 |
Jagdish
M.
Jethmalani; Daniel
M.
Schwartz; Julia
A.
Kornfield; Robert
H.
Grubbs; Christian
A.
Sandstedt |
The present invention relates to lenses that are capable of post-fabrication power modifications. In general, the inventive lenses comprise (i) a first polymer matrix and (ii) a refraction modulating composition that is capable of stimulus-induced polymerization dispersed therein. When at least a portion of the lens is exposed to an appropriate stimulus, the refraction modulating composition forms a second polymer matrix. The amount and location of the second polymer matrix may modify a lens characteristic such as lens power by changing its refractive index and/or by altering its shape. The inventive lenses have a number of applications in the electronics and medical fields as data storage means and as medical lenses, particularly intraocular lenses, respectively. |
277 |
Composition and method for producing shapable implants in vivo and implants produced thereby |
US10103068 |
2002-03-21 |
US20020169505A1 |
2002-11-14 |
Jagdish
M.
Jethmalani; Shiao
H.
Chang; Robert
H.
Grubbs; Julia
A.
Kornfield; Daniel
M.
Schwartz; Christian
A.
Sandstedt; F.
Richard
Christ |
The present invention relates to a method for creating shaped implants, such as intraocular lenses in vivo, as well as the novel implants themselves. Utilizing the method of the invention, it is possible to create an implant in vivo and to adjust either the physical properties such as refractive index, viscosity, etc., mechanical properties such as modulus, tensile strength, tear, etc., or the shape of the implant by noninvasive means. For example, using the method of the patent it is possible to create an intraocular lens in vivo and then adjust the shape and power of the lens through no invasion means. The novel implants are also addressed in this application. |
278 |
Optical elements capable of post-fabrication modulus change |
US09991560 |
2001-11-21 |
US20020167735A1 |
2002-11-14 |
Jagdish
M.
Jethmalani; Robert
H.
Grubbs; Christian
A.
Sandstedt; Julia
A.
Kornfield; Daniel
M.
Schwartz; Eric
Pape |
The present invention relates to lenses that are capable of post-fabrication power modifications. In general, the inventive lenses comprise (i) a first polymer matrix and (ii) a refraction modulating composition that is capable of stimulus-induced polymerization dispersed therein. When at least a portion of the lens is exposed to an appropriate stimulus, the refraction modulating composition forms a second polymer matrix. The amount and location of the second polymer matrix may modify a lens characteristic such as lens power by changing its refractive index and/or by altering its shape. The inventive lenses have a number of applications in the electronics and medical fields as data storage means and as medical lenses, particularly intraocular lenses, respectively. |
279 |
Epoxy coating for optical surfaces |
US09960266 |
2001-09-20 |
US20020110639A1 |
2002-08-15 |
Donald
Bruns |
A method and device for coating an optical surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, a thin film epoxy coating may be formed on an optical element, such as by depositing a layer of light reactive epoxy (e.g., an optical material comprising a monomer and at least one polymerization initiator) onto a surface of the optical element (e.g. a lens). The layer of epoxy may then be illuminated with a light source, which may cause a portion of the epoxy layer to cure and adhere to the optical element. This may result in the formation of an anti-reflection coating on the optical element. Lastly, any of the epoxy layer that did not cure and adhere to the optical element may be removed so that the optical element permits light transmission. |
280 |
Delivery system for post-operative power adjustment of adjustable lens |
US09964786 |
2001-09-26 |
US20020100990A1 |
2002-08-01 |
Ben
C.
Platt; Christian
A.
Sandstedt; James
A.
Ebel |
A method and instrument to irradiate a light adjustable lens, for example, inside a human eye, with an appropriate amount of radiation in an appropriate intensity pattern by first measuring aberrations in the optical system containing the lens; aligning a source of the modifying radiation so as to impinge the radiation onto the lens in a pattern that will null the aberrations. The quantity of the impinging radiation is controlled by controlling the intensity and duration of the irradiation. The pattern is controlled and monitored while the lens is irradiated. |