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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7901079 | 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... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7862175 | Optometer An optometer for subjectively examining refractive power of an examinee's eye, comprises: a phoropter which selectively disposes an optical element in front of the examinee's eye; a controller having a switch panel for transmitting a signal to the phoropter and a ho... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7819528 | Table-free mounting system for slit lamp biomicroscope assembly An apparatus providing a means for slit lamp biomicroscopes and similar opthalmological instruments to be accurately positioned and controlled without the need for a table base under the instrument, comprising an overhead assembly and mounting device which allows co... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7753527 | 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... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7631971 | Ophthalmic apparatus To provide an ophthalmic apparatus by which an examiner can provide assistance such as lifting an examinee's eyelid while easily observing an observation image of an examinee's eye displayed on a monitor. The ophthalmic apparatus has a measurement part including a m... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7572012 | Optical elevation apparatus A guide roller projects from the side surface of an optical system body. The optical system body is held to be elevatable within a predetermined range along an arcuate guide member. A weight balancing means incorporating a spring attaches to the lower corner on the ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7488074 | 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... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7467871 | Ophthalmological instrument stand An instrument stand for supporting ophthalmological instruments. The instrument stand may include a console housing configured to receive differently-configured electronics modules. In addition to, or instead of, the interchangeable electronics modules, the console ... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7401921 | Motorized patient support for eye examination or treatment A motorized head supporting and positioning apparatus is disclosed, such as is useful for eye examination or treatment. The apparatus includes head-receiving supports, which can include a forehead rest and a chinrest, which can be linked by a single arm assembly. A ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7390091 | Vision testing apparatus A vision test apparatus includes a viewing assembly connected to a chassis wherein the viewing assembly creates an optical path between an image display and at least one front lens. A near/far assembly includes a secondary lens selectively operable with the front le... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7384147 | Apparatus and method for ophthalmometery A universal frame for providing a hands free, stable base for ophthalmic measurements comprising a first adjustable ear piece and a second adjustable ear piece, and a measuring instrument detachably connected with the universal frame for exopthalmos and enopthalmos ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7341350 | Method for evaluating and measuring accommodation amplitude and range and a device for employing same A method for evaluating and measuring accommodation amplitude in one or both eyes of a person by subjecting the person to a near-vision visual acuity test comprising a target having optotypes displayed thereon, different targets having different sized optotypes, det... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338172 | Ophthalmic apparatus An ophthalmic apparatus comprises: a base; an examination part which includes an optical system for examining an eye of a patient and is placed to be movable horizontally on the base; and a fixing mechanism provided in the examination part and arranged to fix the ex... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7329003 | System, apparatus and method for accommodating opthalmic examination assemblies to patients The apparatus provides an improved modified slit lamp assembly light source base and vertical support frame assemblies comprising chin and headrest vertical support legs wherein at least a lower portion of the chin rest vertical supports have been modified in at lea... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7255439 | Eye diversion assembly and method An eye diversion assembly includes a base that has a top wall, a bottom wall and a perimeter wall. A pair of supports extends upwardly from the top wall. An axle is rotatably coupled to and extends between the supports. The axle extends through a plurality of panels... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7233312 | System and method for optimal viewing of computer monitors to minimize eyestrain A system and method for helping ensure that a user of a computer is set up to optimally view the computer monitor under optimal conditions in order to minimize eyestrain. The system includes determining an optimal viewing distance and monitoring the distance of a us... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7216985 | 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... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7169037 | Air curtain apparatus for ophthalmological inspection instrument An air curtain apparatus for ophthalmological inspection instrument comprising an air blower installed on the upper side of the support column of the inspection instrument which generates a downward air flow stream in vertical direction, an air suction device instal... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159984 | Subjective optometric apparatus Disclosed is a subjective optometric apparatus in which the earpiece members and the nose pad member for attaching the main body of the device to the subject can be easily adjusted without involving any effort. The subjective optometric apparatus has a horizontal fr... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7118218 | Method and device for imaging a section of the eyeground A device for examining for the eyeground of a patient's eye (1) has a head holder (3) for fixing the patient's head and a slit lamp unit (19 or 22). Provided on the head holder is a laterally movable lens carriage (9), in the shaft... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7052135 | Ophthalmologic apparatus Disclosed is an ophthalmologic apparatus, such as a slit lamp microscope, which is improved in terms of cable routing when an imaging apparatus is used, thereby achieving an improvement in operability for the examiner, mitigating the bother or discomfort for the sub... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6957449 | Rotatable helmet mount A helmet mount for a night vision device is provided having means to attached to headgear, such as a helmet, wherein the mount is rotatable between a use position and a stowed position about an axis that is substantially parallel to the attachment means. In one embo... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6787135 | Modification of vitreal matrix metalloproteinase activity Methods of modifying total MMP activity levels in the vitreous of an eye are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the method results in reduced MMP activity and comprises introducing plasmin into the vitreous of the eye. Enzyme assisted vitrectomy procedures are als... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6712470 | System and method for measuring vision A support system for at least one of ophthalmic and optometric instruments. A first instrument supporting member is pivotable between a first storage position and a first use position. A second instrument supporting member is moveable between a second storage positi... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6616278 | Carrying case and eye examination device provided with the carrying case An eye examination device includes an eye examination unit for examining or measuring an eye of an examinee; a carrying case including a first housing part for housing the eye examination unit and a base part which mounts thereon the eye examination unit;... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6575575 | Moveable power operated instrument stand The present invention provides a power operated instrument stand for use, for example during eye examinations. The instrument stand has a motorized arm to aid in precise placement of instrumentation. The instrument stand also has control circuitry for roo... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6511181 | Diagnosing apparatus A diagnosing apparatus for examining or measuring a body of an examinee, the apparatus comprises an operating part including diagnosing means for examining or measuring the body of the examinee, the operating part is brought into an operable condition by ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6481848 | Ophthalmologic apparatus An ophthalmologic apparatus is disclosed, in which even in the case where the range of lateral relative movement of a trestle is limited with respect to a base, the measurement can be continued without enlarging the space occupied by the apparatus body an... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6394604 | Device and method for in-vitro examination of an enucleated eye An enucleated eye examination container 10 includes a housing 12 with an interior 14 to be pressurized. An eye retaining member 16 is contained within housing 12. An eye abutment portion 18 receives the eye 20 so that the eye 20 is urged against eye abutm... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6286960 | Ophthalmic apparatus An ophthalmic apparatus includes a base board 5, a main unit 1 detachably mounted on the base board, and a head support unit 10 fixed on the base board. This head support unit 10 includes a pair of columns 14R, 14L foldable to the base board 5. With the m... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6257724 | Tester for near vision A vision tester comprising a front wall and a top. The top has positioned thereon printed matter. The front wall has at least one opening through which the user of the vision tester looks. A plurality of magnifying lenses, of different diopter ratings, ar... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6234805 | Apparatus illustrating vision disorders and conditions An improved ocular device used to illustrate common ocular disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. The device includes a light source that forms an optical axis across the length of the device and is subjected to a s... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6193374 | Ophthalmic apparatus An ophthalmic instrument support apparatus has a generally cylindrical base with top and bottom ends and an instrument support post that is, preferably, telescopably received in the base to extend upward an adjustable distance. A laterally extending arm i... | 02/27/2001 |
| 5903336 | Eye examining apparatus having a driver for driving an eye examining system An eye examining apparatus includes an eye examining system provided with an image pickup device for picking up the image of an eye to be examined and for examining the eye to be examined, a driver for driving the eye examining system, an input device for... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5867248 | Optometric apparatus An optometric apparatus designed to ensure that measurement results can be readily confirmed before they are printed out, and to prevent the deletion of data due to an erroneous operation of a switch. The optometric apparatus having examining device for e... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5861941 | Eyeglass display rack with vision tester A vision tester comprising a front wall and a back wall. Printed matter comprising words appears on the back wall, which is approximately 14 inches (35.6 cm.) from the front wall. The printed matter is exposed to ambient light from the top and front. The ... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5847807 | Arrangement for tiltably journalling an ophthalmologic treatment and/or examining apparatus The invention is directed to an arrangement for tiltably journalling an ophthalmologic treatment and/or examining apparatus. The arrangement includes a mount and an arcuate guide fixedly attached at an end thereof to the mount. Guide elements are mounted ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5838421 | Binocular direct opthalmoscope A portable, binocular direct ophthalmoscope. A frame carrying a binocular optical system is suspended for rotation about a pivot axis from one end of a support beam; an opposite end of the support beam is attached to a handle. A beam splitter block mounte... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5838424 | View port for eye test apparatus In an eye test apparatus of the type having a single examination area, an improved view port is disclosed having a view port casing and a mounting apparatus arranged so that the view port casing is movable between a first and second active positions. In a... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5777344 | Ophthalmic apparatus An ophthalmic apparatus comprises an optical unit for changing-over and disposing optical elements having various kinds of optical characteristics to an inspection window, holding device for holding the optical unit, gyrating device for making the holding... | 07/07/1998 |
