Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080208335 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRO-ACTIVE LENS - A lens including a flexible refractive optic having a fixed refractive index, an electro-active element embedded within the flexible refractive optic, wherein the electro-active element has an alterable refractive index, and a controller electrically connected to the electro-active element wherein when power is applied thereto the refractive index of the electro-active element is altered. | 08-28-2008 |
20080218689 | MULTIFOCAL LENS HAVING A PROGRESSIVE OPTICAL POWER REGION AND A DISCONTINUITY - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a multifocal lens having a mostly spherical power region and a progressive optical power region. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the proper alignment and positioning of each of these regions, the amount of optical power provided by each of the regions, the optical design of the progressive optical power region, and the size and shape of each of the regions. The combination of these design parameters allows for an optical design having less unwanted astigmatism and distortion as well as both a wider channel width and a shorter channel length compared to conventional PALs. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a new, inventive far-intermediate distance zone and may further provide for increased vertical stability of vision within a zone of the lens. | 09-11-2008 |
20080239236 | ENHANCED ELECTRO-ACTIVE LENS SYSTEM - A lens system and optical devices that provide enhanced vision correction are disclosed. The lens system includes an electro-active layer that provides correction of at least one higher order aberration. The higher order correction changes dynamically based on a user of the lens system's needs, such as a change by the user's gaze distance, pupil size, or changes in tear film following blinking, among others. Optical devices are also described that use these and other lens systems to provide correction of higher order aberrations. An optical guide is also described that guides the user's line of sight to see through a lens region having a correction for a higher order aberration. | 10-02-2008 |
20080246922 | Method and Apparatus for Correcting Vision Using an Electro-Active Phoropter - An electro-active phoropter and a method of using the electro-active phoropter to measure a patient's vision prescription is disclosed. The electro-active phoropter includes a series of individually addressable electro-active lenses. The lenses have either a positive or negative optical power when an electrical potential is applied across the lens and a neutral optical power when no electrical potential is applied across the lens. Each lens provides an optical power that is part of a net optical power of the series of lenses when a patient views through the phoropter. The optical power of the phoropter can be incrementally adjusted by changing the distribution of the electrical potential across the different lenses of the series to provide increasing or decreasing optical power until a patient achieves a desired level of clarity and a vision prescription has been determined. | 10-09-2008 |
20080271784 | ELECTRO-OPTIC PRISM SYSTEMS - Techniques and assemblies for steering light rays are described. An electro-optic prism configured to provide controllable steering of solar rays includes a first electrode including multiple substantially parallel linear electrodes positioned on a first substrate and a reference electrode positioned on a second substrate. An electro-optic material is positioned between the first electrode and the reference electrode. In one implementation, a wavelength selective filter is in optical communication with the electro-optic prism. The wavelength selective filter is configured to substantially eliminate selected wavelengths from solar rays before the solar rays are received by the electro-optic prism. In another implementation, a chemical compound is configured in the assembly to convert ultra-violet photons included in the solar rays into visible photons. | 11-06-2008 |
20080273166 | ELECTRONIC EYEGLASS FRAME - The present invention generally relates to integrating electronic components into an electro-active frame for driving electro-active focusing lenses. This is accomplished in a cosmetically pleasing manner that allows a platform of frame systems to be built from a single electronic module. Specifically, the present invention discloses controlling an electro-active lens in a deliberate, hands free manner that gives the user control of the electro-active lens. | 11-06-2008 |
20080273169 | Multifocal Lens Having a Progressive Optical Power Region and a Discontinuity - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a multifocal lens having a diffractive optical power region and a progressive optical power region. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the proper alignment and positioning of each of these regions, the amount of optical power provided by each of the regions, the optical design of the progressive optical power region, and the size and shape of each of the regions. The combination of these design parameters allows for an optical design having less unwanted astigmatism and distortion as well as both a wider channel width and a shorter channel length compared to conventional PALs. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a new, inventive far-intermediate distance zone and may further provide for increased vertical stability of vision within a zone of the lens. | 11-06-2008 |
20080278681 | PROGRESSIVE ADDITION LENS OPERATING IN COMBINATION WITH A MULTI-ORDER DIFFRACTIVE OPTIC - A multi-focal spectacle lens is presented having far distance, intermediate distance, and near distance vision correction, in which the lens includes a progressive addition surface with a progression of optical power. The lens further includes a multi-order diffractive surface relief structure with an optical add power. The multi-order diffractive structure reduces chromatic aberration as compared to a conventional diffractive structure of equivalent optical power. The lens may also include a wavefront splitting device diffractive structure for generating multiple optical powers simultaneously. When the progressive addition surface and the multi-order diffractive surface relief structure are in optical communication an overall progression of optical add power may be provided by the combination of the progressive addition surface with the multi-order surface relief diffractive structure. | 11-13-2008 |
20080316425 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING VISION USING AN ELECTRO-ACTIVE LENS - A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame. | 12-25-2008 |
20090015785 | ADJUSTABLE CORRECTION FOR A VARIETY OF AMBIENT LIGHTING CONDITIONS - A lens system is presented having a lens having an electro-active element, a sensor for sensing a change in ambient light, a controller in operative communication with the sensor, and a plurality of electrode rings electrically connected to the controller. The electrode rings may be concentric. The controller applies a voltage to the plurality of electrode rings when the sensor senses a change in ambient light. The application of voltage causes a change in the refractive index of the electro-active element for correcting a spherical aberration of the eye due to the sensed change in ambient light. | 01-15-2009 |
20090033863 | OPHTHALMIC DYNAMIC APERTURE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an electro-active element having a dynamic aperture. The electro-active element provides increased depth of field and may be used in a non-focusing ophthalmic device that that is spaced apart from but in optical communication with an intraocular lens, a corneal inlay, a corneal onlay, a contact lens, or a spectacle lens that provide an optical power. The electro-active element provides increased depth of field and may also be used in a focusing or non-focusing device such as an intraocular optic, an intraocular lens, a corneal inlay, a corneal onlay, or a contact lens which may or may not have an optical power. By changing the diameter of dynamic aperture either increased depth of field or increased light reaching the retina may be achieved. | 02-05-2009 |
20090033866 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING VISION USING AN ELECTRO-ACTIVE LENS - A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame. | 02-05-2009 |
20090046349 | MULTIFOCAL LENS WITH A DIFFRACTIVE OPTICAL POWER REGION - A lens system is presented having a diffractive optical power region. The diffractive optical power region has a plurality of concentric surface relief diffractive structures. A greater portion of light incident on a diffractive structure near the center point contributes to the optical power than light incident on a diffractive structure peripherally spaced therefrom. | 02-19-2009 |
20090091818 | ELECTRO-ACTIVE INSERT - Aspects of the present invention provide multi-focal electro-active lenses having one or more multi-focal electro-active inserts. The electro-active inserts can provide multiple optical power regions each capable of providing a desired optical power. An electro-active power region of the insert is capable of providing a variable optical power upon application of an electrical signal such as a time-varying voltage waveform. Electro-active inserts can be fabricated from any type of material and can be inserted into any type of bulk lens material. The electro-active inserts can be thin and flexible and can function independently of other optical components of the overall electro-active lens. Consequently, the electro-active inserts can be fabricated according to a uniform design using uniform materials, independent of the supplementing portions of the final lens. Index matching layers of the present invention can be used to reduce reflection losses between bulk lens material and electro-active insert interfaces. | 04-09-2009 |
20090096981 | ALIGNMENT OF LIQUID CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS TO SURFACE RELIEF DIFFRACTIVE STRUCTURES - An alignment layer may align molecules of a liquid crystalline material to a surface of a substrate having a diffractive optical power region using a nonlinear alignment. The alignment layer may align the molecules of the liquid crystalline material in one of a tangential alignment, a piecewise tangential alignment, a perpendicular alignment, a piecewise perpendicular alignment, a continuous intra-zone alignment, or a piecewise continuous intra-zone alignment. The nonlinear alignment may result in optimal or near optimal alignment of the liquid crystalline material thereby resulting in improved optics and fewer vision compromises. | 04-16-2009 |
20090103044 | SPECTACLE FRAME BRIDGE HOUSING ELECTRONICS FOR ELECTRO-ACTIVE SPECTACLE LENSES - A nose bridge for a fashion spectacle lens frame adapted for housing electro-active lenses is presented. The nose bridge may include a body which may further include electronic components. The nose bridge may further include a connecting element for connecting the electronic components with the electro-active lenses for altering optical properties of the electro-active lenses. The nose bridge may be adapted to fit a variety of frame sizes, shapes, and styles as well as lenses of a variety of sizes and shapes. | 04-23-2009 |
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 multifocal insert of the present invention can be fabricated from any type of material and can be inserted into any type of bulk lens material. A diffractive region of a multifocal insert of the present invention can be positioned to be in optical communication with one or more optical regions of a host lens to provide a combined desired optical power in one or more vision zones. Index matching layers of the present invention can be used to reduce reflection losses at interfaces of the host lens and multifocal insert. | 06-18-2009 |
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 multiple contributing optical elements can be aligned so as to be in optical communication to form multiple stable vision zones to enhance optical performance and the vision experience of the wearer. Distributing the total desired add power across multiple appropriately aligned optical elements that are in optical communication with one another can reduce the total distortion of the lens, minimize the number of optical discontinuities introduced, can reduce optical power jump as experienced by the wearer's eye when traversing any discontinuity, and can reduce the visibility of any introduced optical discontinuity as perceived by an observer looking at the wearer. | 06-18-2009 |
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 be aligned so as to be in optical communication to form multiple stable vision zones to enhance optical performance and vision experience of the wearer. Distributing the total desired add power across multiple appropriately aligned optical elements that are in optical communication with one another can reduce the total distortion of the lens, minimize the number of optical discontinuities introduced and reduce the visibility of any introduced optical discontinuity. A surface of the multiple-layer composite lens can comprise a combined progressive structure and substantially constant optical power structure or a cropped progressive structure. | 06-25-2009 |
20090195749 | ELECTRO-OPTIC LENS WITH INTEGRATED COMPONENTS FOR VARYING REFRACTIVE PROPERTIES - A lens for dynamically correcting refractive error is disclosed, the lens system comprising: a lens having at least one electro-active element having a refractive property that is alterable, the lens being capable of being shaped to fit a housing without hindering performance of the electro-active element, a controller in communication with each of the at least one electro-active element thereto, and an input generator adapted for generating an input signal and transmitting the input signal to the controller, the input signal being generated based at least in part on an input parameter. | 08-06-2009 |
20090201460 | Spectacle temple for lens - This invention relates to temples or end-pieces of temples for eyeglass frames. The temples are disclosed as having a wide variety of electrical and/or electronic components housed therein. Temples and hinges are also disclosed which attach to either the eyeglass frame itself or to the surface of a lens and which break apart from its attachment upon an impact without damage to the temple, the hinge, the frame, or the surface of the lens. A hinge is also disclosed for connecting a temple having a power source to an eyeglass frame and for providing an electrical connection with the frame only when the temple is opened. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204207 | Advanced Electro-Active Optic Device - Optical devices having a dynamic aperture and/or an apodization mask are provided. The aperture and/or mask may be provided by one or more electro-active elements, and may be used in an ophthalmic device that that is spaced apart from but in optical communication with an intraocular lens, a corneal inlay, a corneal onlay, or a spectacle lens that provide an optical power. | 08-13-2009 |
20090256977 | ELECTRO-ACTIVE DIFFRACTIVE LENS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - Aspects of the present invention provide an electro-active lens and method for manufacturing the same that encapsulates liquid crystal using solid transparent optical material using an improved liquid crystal seal feature. The seal feature greatly reduces the visibility of the liquid crystal seal feature in an assembled electro-active lens. The seal feature is also structurally robust such that the electro-active lens can be processed to fit a spectacle frame without disturbing containment of the liquid crystal and without disrupting electrical connectivity to the lens used to alter the refractive index of the liquid crystal, thereby ensuring fabrication of a commercially viable electro-active lens. | 10-15-2009 |
20100002190 | ELECTRICAL INSULATING LAYERS, UV PROTECTION, AND VOLTAGE SPIKING FOR ELECTRO-ACTIVE DIFFRACTIVE OPTICS - An electro-active lens has a first substrate with a surface relief diffractive topological profile and a second substrate positioned opposite to the first substrate having a substantially smooth topological profile. A first electrode is positioned along the surface relief diffractive topological profile of the first substrate and a second electrode is positioned between the first electrode and the second substrate. The smallest distance between the electrodes is less than or equal to about 1 micron An electro-active material is positioned between the first and second electrodes and a first insulating layer is positioned between the first and second electrodes. | 01-07-2010 |
20100004741 | SENSOR FOR DETECTING ACCOMMODATIVE TRIGGER - A sensor is provided to detect an accommodative trigger, particularly ion concentration. The sensor can send a signal to an optical component, which in turn can respond by changing optical power to focus on a near object. | 01-07-2010 |
20100073632 | STATIC PROGRESSIVE SURFACE REGION IN OPTICAL COMMUNICATION WITH A DYNAMIC OPTIC - An ophthalmic lens is presented in which the lens includes a progressive addition region and a dynamic optic. The dynamic optic and the progressive addition region are in optical communication. The progressive addition region has an add power which is less than a user's near viewing distance add power. The dynamic optic, when activated, provides the additional needed optical power for the wearer to see clearly at a near distance. This combination leads to the unexpected result that not only does the wearer have the ability to see clearly at intermediate and near distances, but the level of unwanted astigmatism, distortion, and vision compromise are reduced significantly. | 03-25-2010 |
20100177277 | ELECTRO-ACTIVE SPECTACLES AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS - Aspects of the present invention provide electronics for controlling and synchronizing operation of electro-active lenses regardless of frame type, size or style. The controlling electronics can be contained within one or more electronic modules positioned within the frame temples and can be removable and reprogrammable and can include inductive charge regions. Conductive links between electronic modules and/or between left and right sides of the electro-active spectacles can include left and right upper and lower rim portions of the frame, the bridge, conductive layers of the electro-active lenses, the upper and lower grooves of the electro-active lenses, and/or wires embedded within any portion of the frame. Aspects of the present invention also provide chargers for recharging electro-active spectacles of any size, shape or style using adjustable inductive charging cradles to inductively charge electro-active spectacles of the present invention. | 07-15-2010 |
20100271588 | ELECTRONIC EYEGLASS FRAME - The present invention generally relates to integrating electronic components into an electro-active frame for driving electro-active focusing lenses. This is accomplished in a cosmetically pleasing manner that allows a platform of frame systems to be built from a single electronic module. Specifically, the present invention discloses controlling an electro-active lens in a deliberate, hands free manner that gives the user control of the electro-active lens. | 10-28-2010 |
20110037946 | Electro-active opthalmic lens having an optical power blending region - A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame. | 02-17-2011 |
20110043751 | 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 multiple contributing optical elements can be aligned so as to be in optical communication to form multiple stable vision zones to enhance optical performance and the vision experience of the wearer. Distributing the total desired add power across multiple appropriately aligned optical elements that are in optical communication with one another can reduce the total distortion of the lens, minimize the number of optical discontinuities introduced, can reduce optical power jump as experienced by the wearer's eye when traversing any discontinuity, and can reduce the visibility of any introduced optical discontinuity as perceived by an observer looking at the wearer. | 02-24-2011 |
20110075096 | PHOTOCHROMIC OPHTHALMIC SYSTEMS THAT SELECTIVELY FILTER SPECIFIC BLUE LIGHT WAVELENGTHS - Ophthalmic systems are provided that include both a photochromic component and a blue-blocking component. | 03-31-2011 |
20110157546 | OPHTHALMIC SYSTEM COMBINING OPHTHALMIC COMPONENTS WITH BLUE LIGHT WAVELENGTH BLOCKING AND COLOR-BALANCING FUNCTIONALITIES - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an ophthalmic system that performs effective blue blocking for an ophthalmic lens while at the same time providing a cosmetically attractive product, normal or acceptable color perception for a user, and a high level of transmitted light for good visual acuity. | 06-30-2011 |
20110176103 | 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 multifocal insert of the present invention can be fabricated from any type of material and can be inserted into any type of bulk lens material. A diffractive region of a multifocal insert of the present invention can be positioned to be in optical communication with one or more optical regions of a host lens to provide a combined desired optical power in one or more vision zones. Index matching layers of the present invention can be used to reduce reflection losses at interfaces of the host lens and multifocal insert. | 07-21-2011 |
20110194069 | Multifocal Lens Having a Progressive Optical Power Region and Discontinuity - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a multifocal lens having a mostly spherical power region and a progressive optical power region. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the proper alignment and positioning of each of these regions, the amount of optical power provided by each of the regions, the optical design of the progressive optical power region, and the size and shape of each of the regions. The combination of these design parameters allows for an optical design having less unwanted astigmatism and distortion as well as both a wider channel width and a shorter channel length compared to conventional PALs. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a new, inventive far-intermediate distance zone and may further provide for increased vertical stability of vision within a zone of the lens. | 08-11-2011 |
20110279772 | Electro-Active Opthalmic Lens Having an Optical Power Blending Region - A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame. | 11-17-2011 |
20120008094 | Electro-Active Opthalmic Lens Having An Optical Power Blending Region - A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame. | 01-12-2012 |
20120019773 | HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW COST MULTIFOCAL LENS HAVING DYNAMIC PROGRESSIVE OPTICAL POWER REGION - An embryonic optical apparatus including a first lens component including a first surface and a second surface on an opposite side of the first lens component from the first surface, and a second lens component comprising a flexible element, wherein the flexible element of the second lens component comprises a first region that is variably movable towards and away from the first surface, thereby dynamically adjusting an optical power of the embryonic optical apparatus with respect to a light path through the first region and the first surface, and wherein the embryonic optical apparatus is configured such that at least a portion of the second surface is permanently alterable to permanently define an optical power of the first lens at least a second region of the second surface, the second region being optically aligned with the first region, thereby resulting in a prescription-quality ophthalmic optical apparatus. | 01-26-2012 |
20120038882 | Static Progressive Surface Region In Optical Communication With A Dynamic Optic - An ophthalmic lens is presented in which the lens includes a progressive addition region and a dynamic optic. The dynamic optic and the progressive addition region are in optical communication. The progressive addition region has an add power which is less than a user's near viewing distance add power. The dynamic optic, when activated, provides the additional needed optical power for the wearer to see clearly at a near distance. This combination leads to the unexpected result that not only does the wearer have the ability to see clearly at intermediate and near distances, but the level of unwanted astigmatism, distortion, and vision compromise are reduced significantly | 02-16-2012 |
20120075577 | HIGH PERFORMANCE SELECTIVE LIGHT WAVELENGTH FILTERING PROVIDING IMPROVED CONTRAST SENSITIVITY - The present invention relates to ophthalmic systems and coatings comprising a selective light wavelength filter, wherein said selective filter provides improved contrast sensitivity. | 03-29-2012 |
20120212696 | VARIABLE OPTICAL ELEMENT COMPRISING A LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT LAYER - In some embodiments, a first optical device may be provided. The first optical device may include a first substrate, a liquid crystal alignment layer comprising a controlled pattern of features each having a dimension of at most 2 microns, and a liquid crystal layer disposed adjacent to the alignment layer that includes liquid crystal molecules. | 08-23-2012 |
20120229754 | Electronic Lens Comprised of Hybrid Matertials - Embodiments described herein may provide an electro-active lens. The electro-active lens may comprise a first substrate, a second substrate, and an electro-active element disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The electro-active element may be configured to alter the optical power of at least a portion of the electro-active lens. The first substrate may comprise a different material than the second substrate. | 09-13-2012 |
20120300171 | Programmable Ophthalmic Lenses - Ophthalmic lenses are described including a deformable layer and a deformable membrane disposed opposite the deformable layer. The lens is configured with at least two regions of adjustable optical power, such as by using a patterned electrode which is used to drive the membrane move axially along an optical path of the lens. A surface of the deformable layer is configured to expand and/or contract based on movement of the membrane along the optical path of the lens, such as by bonding one side of the deformable layer to the membrane and bonding the other side to a fixed optical element layer. | 11-29-2012 |
20130003014 | 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 multifocal insert of the present invention can be fabricated from any type of material and can be inserted into any type of bulk lens material. A diffractive region of a multifocal insert of the present invention can be positioned to be in optical communication with one or more optical regions of a host lens to provide a combined desired optical power in one or more vision zones. Index matching layers of the present invention can be used to reduce reflection losses at interfaces of the host lens and multifocal insert. | 01-03-2013 |
20130027655 | Electro-Active Lenses Including Thin Glass Substrates - An electro-active optical cell is described including a layer of electro-active material, a front glass substrate member, and a back glass substrate member. The optical cell is capable of independently providing changeable optical power with the application of an electrical potential. The cell is also configured to be affixed to an external surface of a plastic substrate and to provide the changeable optical power, with at least one of the front substrate or the back substrate of the optical cell being an outermost optical layer. The layer of electro-active material may have a thickness less than 10 μm, and the glass substrate members may each have a thickness approximately between 20 μm and 500 μm. | 01-31-2013 |
20130070198 | MOISTURE-RESISTANT ELECTRONIC SPECTACLE FRAMES - Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable. | 03-21-2013 |
20130070199 | MULTIFOCAL LENS HAVING A PROGRESSIVE OPTICAL POWER REGION AND A DISCONTINUITY - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a multifocal lens having a mostly spherical power region and a progressive optical power region. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the proper alignment and positioning of each of these regions, the amount of optical power provided by each of the regions, the optical design of the progressive optical power region, and the size and shape of each of the regions. The combination of these design parameters allows for an optical design having less unwanted astigmatism and distortion as well as both a wider channel width and a shorter channel length compared to conventional PALs. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a new, inventive far-intermediate distance zone and may further provide for increased vertical stability of vision within a zone of the lens. | 03-21-2013 |
20130114128 | MULTIFOCAL LENS WITH A DIFFRACTIVE OPTICAL POWER REGION - A lens system is presented having a diffractive optical power region. The diffractive optical power region has a plurality of concentric surface relief diffractive structures. A greater portion of light incident on a diffractive structure near the center point contributes to the optical power than light incident on a diffractive structure peripherally spaced therefrom. | 05-09-2013 |
20130201439 | ELECTRONIC EYEGLASS FRAME - The present invention generally relates to integrating electronic components into an electro-active frame for driving electro-active focusing lenses. This is accomplished in a cosmetically pleasing manner that allows a platform of frame systems to be built from a single electronic module. Specifically, the present invention discloses controlling an electro-active lens in a deliberate, hands free manner that gives the user control of the electro-active lens. | 08-08-2013 |
20130208238 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING AN ELECTRO-ACTIVE MATERIAL TO AN ELECTRO-ACTIVE OPTICAL SYSTEM - The present invention relates generally to methods of fabricating an electro-active optical structure, such as an electro-active lens or an electro-active lens blank. In some embodiments, the invention relates to fabrication methods that comprise an improved process for delivering an electro-active material into a cavity, resulting in electro-active structures that can be manufactured in less time and with lowered costs. | 08-15-2013 |
20130215374 | EYEWEAR DOCKING STATION AND ELECTRONIC MODULE - An eyewear system including an eyewear frame and an application module. The eyewear frame including a docking station, and an electronic connector including a first set of preconfigured application connection points. The application module adapted to be mounted to the docking station, and including an electronic device configured to perform a function, and a second set of preconfigured application connection points corresponding to at least some of the first set of preconfigured application connection points. The second set of preconfigured application connection points including at least two different sub-function connections used to support the function of the electronic device. | 08-22-2013 |
20130224440 | FLEXIBLE FILM WITH SURFACE RELIEF AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTRO-ACTIVE OPTICAL SYSTEMS - The present invention relates generally to flexible thin films for use in electro-active optical systems. Embodiments of the invention include thin films having diffractive structures on at least one surface of the film, and methods of making such films. Embodiments of the invention also include lens blanks that comprise such thin films. Embodiments of the invention also include methods of making lens blanks that comprise such thin films. | 08-29-2013 |
20130235332 | EYEWEAR INCLUDING A DOCKING STATION - Eyewear is provided including a frame and an electronic docking station. The docking station may be configured to provide power to a docked electrical component, such as a camera, an audio player, a video player, etc. The electrical component docked into the docking station may provide a power source. The eyewear may also include an electro-active lens and/or a heads up display. | 09-12-2013 |
20130242253 | Eyeware Including A Heads Up Display - Eyewear is provided including a frame, a visor attached to frame and a heads up display. The heads up display may be housed in the visor. The visor may be configured to be positioned in multiple positions relative to the pupil of a wearer's eye, and/or adjustably positioned so that the heads up display may be transitioned between positions within the line of sight of the wearer and out of the line of sight of the wearer. The heads up display may be configured to be controlled by a remote controller, e.g. a wrist watch. The heads up display may be monocular or binocular. The eyewear may also include an electro-active lens. | 09-19-2013 |
20130250135 | Eyewear Including A Remote Control Camera - Eyewear is provided including a frame, and a camera connected with the frame, in which the camera is configured to be controlled by a remote controller. The camera may be configured to capture video and/or a photo. The eyewear may include data storage, and the camera may be connected to the data storage. A wrist watch may be configured to act both as a time piece and a controller of the camera. The eyewear may also include a heads up display and/or a video file player. The eyewear may also include an electro-active lens. | 09-26-2013 |
20130250191 | ELECTRO-ACTIVE OPTHALMIC LENS HAVING AN OPTICAL POWER BLENDING REGION - A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for The correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides Correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the Wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis Of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame. | 09-26-2013 |
20130250233 | MOISTURE-RESISTANT EYE WEAR - Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable. | 09-26-2013 |
20130278881 | Electro-Active Spectacles and Associated Electronics - Aspects of the present invention provide electronics for controlling and synchronizing operation of electro-active lenses regardless of frame type, size or style. The controlling electronics can be contained within one or more electronic modules positioned within the frame temples and can be removable and reprogrammable and can include inductive charge regions. Conductive links between electronic modules and/or between left and right Sides of the electro active spectacles can include left and right upper and lower rim portions of the frame, the bridge, conductive layers of the electro-active lenses, the upper and lower grooves of the electro-active lenses, and/or wires embedded within any portion of the frame. Aspects of the present invention also provide chargers for recharging electro-active spectacles of any size, shape or style using adjustable inductive charging cradles to inductively charge electro-active spectacles of the present invention. | 10-24-2013 |
20130293825 | ELECTROCHROMIC MATERIALS AND OPTICAL SYSTEMS EMPLOYING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to electrochromic materials and their use. In some embodiments, the invention relates to electrochromic materials for use on an optical substrate, such as a lens, a semi-finished lens blank, and the like. | 11-07-2013 |
20130329183 | Adapter For Eyewear - Some embodiments of the present invention provide an adapter including one or more electronic components contained within a housing for attachment to eyewear. The housing may include a main body extending in a lengthwise direction, the main body having a front section and a rear section defining opposite ends thereof and a middle section disposed between and connecting the front section and the rear section, and an attachment portion protruding from the main body in a widthwise direction, the attachment portion configured to connect to a portion of a temple of an eyewear frame, wherein a width of the main body decreases from the middle section toward a front end of the front section. | 12-12-2013 |
20140028966 | Electronic Eyeglasses and Methods of Manufacturing - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for the design and manufacturing of electronic eyeglasses and associated components thereof. Electronic eyeglasses consist of electro-active lenses, receiving electrical signals that turn them on and off from an electronic control module. The electronic control module is embedded within a temple of the eyeglass frame, and is powered by a removable power source pack residing at a temple tip through a flexible cable. Various methods describe the interconnection schemes between the components of the electronic eyeglasses. | 01-30-2014 |
20140036172 | Electro-Active Ophthalmic Lenses Comprising Low Viscosity Liquid Crystalline Mixtures - An electro-active ophthalmic lens is presented in which the lens includes a progressive addition region having an add power and an electro-active element. The electro-active element is in optical communication with the progressive addition region and has an activated state and a deactivated state. The electro-active element also includes a liquid crystalline material disposed in a cavity having a diffractive surface relief structure. The liquid crystalline material has a low rotational viscosity. | 02-06-2014 |
20140036226 | Electro-Active Opthalmic Lens Having an Optical Power Blending Region - A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame. | 02-06-2014 |
20140104566 | Electronic Eyeglass Frame - The present invention generally relates to integrating electronic components into an electro-active frame for driving electro-active focusing lenses. This is accomplished in a cosmetically pleasing manner that allows a platform of frame systems to be built from a single electronic module. Specifically, the present invention discloses controlling an electro-active lens in a deliberate, hands free manner that gives the user control of the electro-active lens. | 04-17-2014 |
20140132916 | 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 multifocal insert of the present invention can be fabricated from any type of material and can be inserted into any type of bulk lens material. A diffractive region of a multifocal insert of the present invention can be positioned to be in optical communication with one or more optical regions of a host lens to provide a combined desired optical power in one or more vision zones. Index matching layers of the preset invention can be used to reduce reflection losses at interfaces of the host lens and multifocal insert. | 05-15-2014 |
20140198370 | Solid Electro-chromic Stack Including Electro-chromic Nanoparticles and Methods of Forming the Same Using Layer-by-Layer Deposition - A robust solid-state electro-chromic film stack including one or more electro-chromic layers composed of at least one bi-layer having a first and second layer. At least one of the first and second layer in each bi-layer includes electro-chromic nanoparticles formed of an electro-chromic material. A method of forming the robust solid-state electro-chromic film stack using a layer-by-layer deposition process is also provided. | 07-17-2014 |
20140204333 | ADJUSTABLE ELECTRO-ACTIVE OPTICAL SYSTEM AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to electro-active optical systems, such as a pair of spectacles having one or more lenses that employ electro-active optical structures. In some embodiments, the invention relates to electro-active optical systems whose position can be adjusted relative to a wearer's face. In some embodiments, the invention relates to methods of performing such adjustments. | 07-24-2014 |
20140218647 | System, Apparatus, and Method for Correcting Vision Using an Electro-Active Lens - A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides Correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the Wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame. | 08-07-2014 |
20140327875 | ADVANCED ELECTRO-ACTIVE OPTIC DEVICE - Ophthalmic lenses are described including an ophthalmic base, and a plurality of electro-active elements, such as dynamic micro-lenses or micro-prismatic apertures. Each electro-active element may be configured to dynamically change optical power. The ophthalmic lens may be configured such that an optical power of the ophthalmic lens focuses mostly one image at one time on the retina of the eye of the wearer. The ophthalmic lens may be, for example, a spectacle lens, other types of specialty lenses such as used for gaming and the like, a contact lens, an intra-ocular lens, and intra-ocular optic, etc. Each electro-active element may include liquid crystal, such as dichroic, non-dichroic, nematic, and/or cholesteric liquid crystal. The electro-active elements may comprise non-dichroic liquid crystal, and gaps between the electro-active elements may include a dichroic liquid crystal, or the electro-active elements may be shaped and arranged in a substantially conformal pattern. | 11-06-2014 |
20140327950 | ELECTROCHROMIC MATERIALS AND OPTICAL SYSTEMS EMPLOYING THE SAME - Devices and methods related generally to electrochromic materials and their use. In some embodiments, the electrochromic materials are for use on an optical substrate, such as a lens, a semi-finished lens blank, and the like. Some embodiments include an electrochromic stack including nanostructured materials. Some embodiments include an electrochromic stack including nanostructured electrochromic materials. Some embodiments include one or more ion-conducting layers. Methods of making electrochromic stacks having nanostructured materials and/or ion-conducting layers are also discussed. | 11-06-2014 |
20150027613 | ELECTROCHROMIC FILMS AND RELATED METHODS THEREOF - EC film stacks and different layers within the EC film stacks are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing these layers are also disclosed. In one embodiment, an EC layer comprises nanostructured EC layer. These layers may be manufactured by various methods, including, including, but not limited to glancing, angle deposition, oblique angle deposition, electrophoresis, electrolyte deposition, and atomic layer deposition. The nanostructured EC layers have a high specific surface area, improved response times, and higher color efficiency. | 01-29-2015 |