161 |
Eyewear with pinhole aperture and lens |
US11743380 |
2007-05-02 |
US07914144B2 |
2011-03-29 |
Gary Stephen Shuster |
Eyewear is equipped with at least one lens and at least one pinhole aperture. Lenses and apertures may be used in place of or in combination with one another, and may be disposed in or on full frame, half frame, wire frame or rimless eyeglasses. The lens may be a corrective lens. Pinhole apertures may have a diameter no greater than about 3 mm, and a diameter/thickness ratio is no less than about 66.7%. |
162 |
ADJUSTABLE EYEGLASS FRAME |
US12324958 |
2008-11-28 |
US20100134762A1 |
2010-06-03 |
Shing Chuan Liu |
An eyeglass frame includes left and right length adjustable temples; left and right viewing assemblies adjustably mounted in left and right frames respectively; and a length adjustable bridge. Either viewing assembly includes a transversely moveable frame element slidably secured to the left or right frame; a longitudinally moveable frame element slidably secured to the transversely moveable frame element; a front aperture member slidable about the longitudinally moveable frame element and including an upper longitudinal slot and a cut on an inner side; a corresponding rear aperture member slidable about the longitudinally moveable frame element and including a lower longitudinal slot and a cut on an inner side; and a circular member rotatably secured to the longitudinally moveable frame element and including two projections moveably disposed in the slots respectively. An aperture is formed by at least the cuts, whereby rotating the circular member will change size of the aperture. |
163 |
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE DEPTH OF FOCUS OF THE HUMAN EYE |
US12182056 |
2008-07-29 |
US20090021692A1 |
2009-01-22 |
David Miller; Ernesto Blanco |
A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. |
164 |
Spectacle kit |
US10523222 |
2003-08-01 |
US07475980B2 |
2009-01-13 |
Erol Ralph Tanir; Paul Davey Sinding |
A spectacle kit includes a pair of lenses made from flexible material joined by a nose bridge portion and a pair of side arms. Each lens has an outer upper portion and an outer lower portion which move towards one another to overlap and form a convex portion in each lens. |
165 |
Astigmia correcting eyeglasses |
US11417101 |
2006-05-04 |
US20070258041A1 |
2007-11-08 |
Augustus Huang |
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 outer side than that at an inner side. The cone-shaped through holes located nearer the circumference of the lens have a larger inclined angle at the side near the circumference of the lens than those located in the center portion of the lens. Therefore the focusing function is intensified by the cone-shaped through holes, which does not obstruct the viewing lines of a user, so that there may not occur dead angles, or blind spots in using the astigmia correcting eyeglasses according to the invention. |
166 |
Spectacle kit |
US10523222 |
2003-08-01 |
US20070091254A1 |
2007-04-26 |
Erol Tanir |
A spectacle kit includes a pair of lenses made from flexible material joined by a nose bridge portion and a pair of side arms. Each lens has an outer upper portion and an outer lower portion which move towards one another to overlap and form a convex portion in each lens. |
167 |
System and method for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye |
US11417927 |
2006-05-03 |
US20060274267A1 |
2006-12-07 |
David Miller; Ernesto Blanco |
A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. |
168 |
Method of making an ocular implant |
US11417938 |
2006-05-03 |
US20060271185A1 |
2006-11-30 |
Thomas Silvestrini |
A method is provided for making a mask configured to improve the depth of focus of an eye of a patient. A substrate is provided with a mask forming feature. The mask forming feature comprises an annular surface that has a curved profile that corresponds to the curvature of a corneal layer of the eye. A release layer is formed on the annular surface. A mask layer of a biocompatible metal is formed above the release layer. The mask layer is separated from the substrate. |
169 |
Mask configured to maintain nutrient transport without producing visible diffraction patterns |
US11417645 |
2006-05-03 |
US20060271178A1 |
2006-11-30 |
Bruce Christie; Thomas Silvestrini; Kevin Hahnen |
A mask configured to be implanted in a cornea of a patient to increase the depth of focus of the patient includes an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and a plurality of holes. The anterior surface is configured to reside adjacent a first corneal layer. The posterior surface is configured to reside adjacent a second corneal layer. The plurality of holes extends at least partially between the anterior surface and the posterior surface. The holes of the plurality of holes are configured to substantially eliminate visible diffraction patterns. |
170 |
Mask configured to maintain nutrient transport without producing visible diffraction patterns |
US11417667 |
2006-05-03 |
US20060271177A1 |
2006-11-30 |
Bruce Christie; Thomas Silvestrini; Kevin Hahnen |
A mask configured to be implanted in a cornea of a patient to increase the depth of focus of the patient includes an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and a plurality of holes. The anterior surface is configured to reside adjacent a first corneal layer. The posterior surface is configured to reside adjacent a second corneal layer. The plurality of holes extends at least partially between the anterior surface and the posterior surface. The holes of the plurality of holes are configured to substantially eliminate visible diffraction patterns. |
171 |
Mask configured to maintain nutrient transport without producing visible diffraction patterns |
US11417497 |
2006-05-03 |
US20060271176A1 |
2006-11-30 |
Bruce Christie; Thomas Silvestrini; Kevin Hahnen |
A mask configured to be implanted in a cornea of a patient to increase the depth of focus of the patient includes an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and a plurality of holes. The anterior surface is configured to reside adjacent a first corneal layer. The posterior surface is configured to reside adjacent a second corneal layer. The plurality of holes extends at least partially between the anterior surface and the posterior surface. The holes of the plurality of holes are configured to substantially eliminate visible diffraction patterns. |
172 |
Mask configured to maintain nutrient transport without producing visible diffraction patterns |
US11418545 |
2006-05-03 |
US20060268228A1 |
2006-11-30 |
Bruce Christie; Thomas Silvestrini; Kevin Hahnen |
A mask configured to be implanted in a cornea of a patient to increase the depth of focus of the patient includes an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and a plurality of holes. The anterior surface is configured to reside adjacent a first corneal layer. The posterior surface is configured to reside adjacent a second corneal layer. The plurality of holes extends at least partially between the anterior surface and the posterior surface. The holes of the plurality of holes are configured to substantially eliminate visible diffraction patterns. |
173 |
Corneal optic formed of degradation resistant polymer |
US11106043 |
2005-04-14 |
US20060235514A1 |
2006-10-19 |
Thomas Silvestrini |
Disclosed are mask optics configured to be implanted in a cornea of a patient. In one embodiment, the body of the optic has a light transmitting portion, a light blocking portion disposed about the light transmitting portion, and an outer periphery surrounding the light blocking portion. The optic is adapted to reside between two intracorneal layers of a cornea. The mask optic may be formed from a material comprising a highly fluorinated polymeric material and an opacification agent. Preferred highly fluorinated polymeric materials include polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and preferred opacification agents include carbon. The highly fluorinated polymeric material is preferably resistant to degradation upon exposure to ultraviolet light. |
174 |
Method of making an ocular implant |
US11000562 |
2004-12-01 |
US20060118263A1 |
2006-06-08 |
Thomas Silvestrini |
A method is provided for making a mask configured to improve the depth of focus of an eye of a patient. A substrate is provided with a mask forming feature. The mask forming feature comprises an annular surface that has a curved profile that corresponds to the curvature of a corneal layer of the eye. A release layer is formed on the annular surface. A mask layer of a biocompatible metal is formed above the release layer. The mask layer is separated from the substrate. |
175 |
Mask configured to maintain nutrient transport without producing visible diffraction patterns |
US11290201 |
2005-11-30 |
US20060079960A1 |
2006-04-13 |
Bruce Christie; Thomas Silvestrini; Kevin Hahnen |
A mask configured to be implanted in a cornea of a patient to increase the depth of focus of the patient includes an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and a plurality of holes. The anterior surface is configured to reside adjacent a first corneal layer. The posterior surface is configured to reside adjacent a second corneal layer. The plurality of holes extends at least partially between the anterior surface and the posterior surface. The holes of the plurality of holes are configured to substantially eliminate visible diffraction patterns. |
176 |
System and method for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye |
US10729200 |
2003-12-05 |
US06966648B2 |
2005-11-22 |
David Miller; Ernesto Blanco |
A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. |
177 |
System and method for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye |
US10729018 |
2003-12-05 |
US20040114103A1 |
2004-06-17 |
David
Miller; Ernesto
Blanco |
A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. |
178 |
System and method for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye |
US10729200 |
2003-12-05 |
US20040114102A1 |
2004-06-17 |
David
Miller; Ernesto
Blanco |
A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. |
179 |
System and method for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye |
US10384957 |
2003-03-10 |
US20030142268A1 |
2003-07-31 |
David
Miller; Ernesto
Blanco |
A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. |
180 |
Goggles |
US70653 |
1998-04-30 |
US5996129A |
1999-12-07 |
Jose A. Lopez |
Goggles for providing interchangeable transparent and mesh screen eye shields on a goggle frame. The device includes a frame shaped to fit on the face of a wearer and having a front and inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface of the frame defines a central space. The ends of a flexible strap are coupled to the frame. The flexible strap is adapted for looping around the back of the head of a wearer to hold the frame to the face of the wearer. A mesh screen eye shield substantially covers the central space at the front of the frame. The mesh screen eye shield has a plurality of generally uniform apertures therethrough. Each of the apertures has a predetermined area and is designed for preventing objects greater than the predetermined sized passing therethrough. The apertures of the mesh screen eye shield are also designed for permitting the passage of moisture therethrough. |