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1.

RETAKUBO

      
Application Number 019352140
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-04-22
Owner Acucela Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products

Goods & Services

pharmaceutical preparations; pharmaceuticals; agents for ophthalmic use; collyrium; injectable pharmaceuticals; pre-filled syringes for medical purposes.

2.

MINIATURIZED MOBILE, LOW COST OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM FOR HOME BASED OPHTHALMIC APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19266775
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-11
First Publication Date 2025-11-06
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Scheibler, Lukas
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Schnell, Urban
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure thickness of the retina are presented. The systems may be compact, handheld, provide in-home monitoring, allow the patient to measure himself or herself, and be robust enough to be dropped while still measuring the retina reliably.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers

3.

MINIATURIZED MOBILE, LOW COST OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM FOR HOME BASED OPHTHALMIC APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 19071304
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-05
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Oggenfuss, Christian
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Scheibler, Lukas
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Schnell, Urban
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure thickness of the retina are presented. The systems may be compact, handheld, provide in-home monitoring, allow the patient to measure himself or herself, and be robust enough to be dropped while still measuring the retina reliably.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/13 - Ophthalmic microscopes

4.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING REFRACTIVE ERROR OF THE EYE

      
Application Number 18972217
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A source of light energy such as a source of violet light energy is coupled to a structure configured to contact the eye. The light source and structure are arranged to provide therapeutic amounts of violet light energy to the eye in order to inhibit the progression of refractive error such as myopia. The light source can be configured in many ways and may comprise a radioisotope and a phosphorescent material. The structure configured to contact the eye may comprise a contact lens or an implant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 5/06 - Radiation therapy using light
  • A61N 5/067 - Radiation therapy using light using laser light
  • G02C 7/04 - Contact lenses for the eyes

5.

ELECTRONIC CASE FOR ELECTRONIC SPECTACLES

      
Application Number 18985550
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-18
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Loser, Pascal
  • Crook, Ben
  • Pinazza, Massimo
  • Niebanck, Jim
  • Phillips, James
  • Bauer, Stefan

Abstract

An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02C 5/14 - Side-members
  • G02C 11/00 - Non-optical adjunctsAttachment thereof

6.

VCSEL ARRAYS FOR OCT IMAGING

      
Application Number 18834536
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-17
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A swept source OCT system comprises plurality of light beams from an array of VCSELs. The plurality of light beams is imaged onto a retina of an eye and the image of the plurality of light beams formed on the retina is imaged onto a detector array. In some embodiments, a portion of the light from the plurality of light beams is reflected from a reference mirror, combined with the plurality of light beams returned from the retina, and imaged onto the detector array to generate an interference signal. The wavelength of the plurality of light beams is swept to generate a swept source signal on the detector and recorded to generate an interference signal for each of the plurality of light beams. The interference signal can be processed to generate a reflectance signal for each of the plurality of light sources.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light

7.

OPTICAL DESIGNS OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS TO DECREASE MYOPIA PROGRESSION

      
Application Number 18952067
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-19
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wyss, Beat
  • Fehr, Jean-Noel
  • Noronha, Glenn
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Sauvet, Julien
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Oggenfuss, Christian
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

A soft contact lens comprises a plurality of light sources coupled to a plurality of optical elements. The plurality of light sources and the plurality of optical elements are embedded in a soft contact lens material. Each of said plurality of optical elements generates an image focused in front of a peripheral retina of a wearer. In some embodiments, each of the images is focused at a distance in front of the peripheral retina at a location, and each of the images comprises a depth of focus and a spatial resolution. The depth of focus can be less than the distance, and the spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the peripheral retina at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

STICK ON DEVICES USING PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS TO TREAT PROGRESSIVE REFRACTIVE ERROR

      
Application Number 18812767
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-22
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Crook, Benjamin
  • Sauvet, Julien

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an optic comprising an optical zone and a peripheral defocus optical structure to form images of a plurality of stimuli anterior or posterior to a peripheral portion of a retina of the eye. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure located outside the optical zone. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure comprises optical power to focus light to a different depth of the eye than the optical zone. In some embodiments, the optic comprises one or more of a lens, an optically transparent substrate, a beam splitter, a prism, or an optically transmissive support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal
  • G02C 7/10 - Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the darkSunglasses
  • G02C 7/14 - MirrorsPrisms

9.

APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF REFRACTIVE ERROR USING ACTIVE STIMULATION

      
Application Number 18786135
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

Systems, devices, apparatuses and methods for an active projection system that may be incorporated into spectacles, contact lenses or provided as an add-on layer to existing spectacles or lenses. The active projection system operates to generate a stimulus or stimuli for viewing by a person's eye. The stimulus or stimuli creates an image that is defocused in front of the person's retina and can assist in slowing or stopping the progression of myopia or other refractive errors in the person.

IPC Classes  ?

10.

METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AND OTHER OPHTHALMIC DISEASES

      
Application Number 18379142
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-11
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner Acucela Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bavik, Claes Olof
  • Henry, Susan Hayes
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Kuksa, Vladimir A.

Abstract

Methods are provided herein for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases or conditions such as an ophthalmic disease or disorder associated with diabetes in a patient. Also provided herein are methods of treating retinopathy of prematurity in a patient. Further, provided herein are methods for treating wet age-related macular degeneration in a patient. The methods comprise administration of compounds disclosed herein to a patient in need thereof that inhibit or slow one or more signs or symptoms of such conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 215/08 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated and acyclic with only one hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton
  • A61K 31/137 - Arylalkylamines, e.g. amphetamine, epinephrine, salbutamol, ephedrine
  • A61K 31/138 - Aryloxyalkylamines, e.g. propranolol, tamoxifen, phenoxybenzamine
  • A61K 31/35 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom
  • A61K 31/765 - Polymers containing oxygen
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
  • C07C 211/27 - Compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton having amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an unsaturated carbon skeleton containing at least one six-membered aromatic ring having amino groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring by saturated carbon chains
  • C07C 217/20 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring the six-membered aromatic ring or condensed ring system containing that ring being further substituted by halogen atoms, by trihalomethyl, nitro or nitroso groups, or by singly-bound oxygen atoms
  • C07C 323/32 - Thiols, sulfides, hydropolysulfides or polysulfides substituted by halogen, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, or by sulfur atoms not being part of thio groups containing thio groups and nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the same carbon skeleton having the sulfur atom of at least one of the thio groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring of the carbon skeleton having at least one of the nitrogen atoms bound to an acyclic carbon atom of the carbon skeleton
  • C07D 309/06 - Radicals substituted by oxygen atoms

11.

ELECTRO-SWITCHABLE SPECTACLES FOR MYOPIA TREATMENT

      
Application Number 18637705
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-17
First Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an electroactive component configured to switch between a light scattering or optical power providing configuration to treat refractive error of the eye and a substantially transparent configuration to allow normal viewing. The electroactive component can be located on the lens away from a central axis of the lens to provide light to a peripheral region of the retina to decrease the progression of myopia. The electroactive component can be located on the lens away from the central axis of the lens in order for the wearer to view objects through an optical zone while the electroactive component scatters light. The electroactive component can be configured to switch to the substantially transparent configuration to allow light to pass through the electroactive component and to allow the lens to refract light to correct vision and allow normal viewing through the lens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02F 1/29 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the position or the direction of light beams, i.e. deflection

12.

Device for projecting images on the retina

      
Application Number 18632487
Grant Number 12427336
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-11
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Grant Date 2025-09-30
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Wyss, Beat
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Fehr, Jean-Noel
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Haeberli, Moritz
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A device to stimulate the retina comprises one or more light sources coupled to one or more optical elements. The one or more optical elements is configured to illuminate the retina with one or more images at a location away from a fovea of a wearer. In some embodiments, each of the one or more images comprises a depth of focus and a spatial resolution. The one or more images can be formed at a distance anterior to the retina, at a distance posterior to the retina or on the retina. In some embodiments, the depth of focus is less than the distance, and the spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the retina at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

SYSTEM FOR OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY A-SCAN DECURVING

      
Application Number 18615043
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-25
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Stoller, Cyril

Abstract

An OCT system for measuring a retina as part of an eye health monitoring and diagnosis system. The OCT system includes an OCT interferometer, where the interferometer comprises a light source or measurement beam and a scanner for moving the beam on the retina of a patient's eye, and a processor configured to execute instructions to cause the scanner to move the measurement beam on the retina in a scan pattern. Measurement data may be processed using a decurving process to enhance the resolution of the ILM layer and provide improved determinations of retinal thickness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G01B 9/02091 - Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence

14.

RETAKU

      
Serial Number 98631462
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
Owner Acucela Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products

Goods & Services

Ophthalmic preparations; pharmaceuticals and therapeutic agents for treatment of ophthalmic diseases, namely, therapeutic pharmaceutical for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases, biological pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases, and gene therapy pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases

15.

Miniaturized mobile, low cost optical coherence tomography system for home based ophthalmic applications

      
Application Number 18525549
Grant Number 12396639
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-30
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Grant Date 2025-08-26
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Scheibler, Lukas
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Schnell, Urban
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure thickness of the retina are presented. The systems may be compact, handheld, provide in-home monitoring, allow the patient to measure himself or herself, and be robust enough to be dropped while still measuring the retina reliably.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers

16.

Electronic case for electronic spectacles

      
Application Number 18508894
Grant Number 12216343
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-02-04
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Loser, Pascal
  • Crook, Ben
  • Pinazza, Massimo
  • Niebanck, Jim
  • Phillips, James
  • Bauer, Stefan

Abstract

An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 11/00 - Non-optical adjunctsAttachment thereof
  • G02C 5/14 - Side-members
  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length

17.

Miniaturized mobile, low cost optical coherence tomography system for home based ophthalmic applications

      
Application Number 18475666
Grant Number 12290317
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Grant Date 2025-05-06
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Oggenfuss, Christian
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Scheibler, Lukas
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Schnell, Urban
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure thickness of the retina are presented. The systems may be compact, handheld, provide in-home monitoring, allow the patient to measure himself or herself, and be robust enough to be dropped while still measuring the retina reliably.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/13 - Ophthalmic microscopes

18.

AXIAL LENGTH MEASUREMENT MONITOR

      
Application Number 18452350
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-18
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An OCT axial length measurement device is configured to measure an area of the retina within a range from about 0.05 mm to about 2.0 mm. The area can be measured with a scanned measurement beam or plurality of substantially fixed measurement beams. The OCT measurement device may comprise a plurality of reference optical path lengths, in which a first optical path length corresponds to a first position of a cornea, and a second optical path length corresponds to a second position of the retina, in which the axial length is determined based on a difference between the first position and the second position. An axial length map can be generated to determine alignment of the eye with the measurement device and improve accuracy and repeatability of the measurements. In some embodiments, the OCT measurement device comprises a swept source vertical cavity surface emitting laser (“VCSEL”).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G01B 9/02091 - Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence

19.

Scan pattern and signal processing for optical coherence tomography

      
Application Number 18317549
Grant Number 12232810
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-15
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Grant Date 2025-02-25
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Holzer, Alexander

Abstract

An OCT system for measuring a retina as part of an eye health monitoring and diagnosis system. The OCT system includes an OCT interferometer, where the interferometer comprises a light source or measurement beam and a scanner for moving the beam on the retina of a patient's eye, and a processor configured to execute instructions to cause the scanner to move the measurement beam on the retina in a scan pattern. The scan pattern is a continuous pattern that includes a plurality of lobes. The measurement beam may be caused to move on the retina by the motion of a mirror that intercepts and redirects the measurement beam. The mirror position may be altered by the application of a drive signal to one or more actuators that respond to the drive signal by rotating the mirror about an axis or axes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • G01B 9/02004 - Interferometers characterised by controlling or generating intrinsic radiation properties using two or more frequencies using frequency scans
  • G01B 9/02091 - Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence

20.

System and method for optical coherence tomography a-scan decurving

      
Application Number 18040186
Grant Number 11974807
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-10
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Grant Date 2024-05-07
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Stoller, Cyril

Abstract

An OCT system for measuring a retina as part of an eye health monitoring and diagnosis system. The OCT system includes an OCT interferometer, where the interferometer comprises a light source or measurement beam and a scanner for moving the beam on the retina of a patient's eye, and a processor configured to execute instructions to cause the scanner to move the measurement beam on the retina in a scan pattern. Measurement data may be processed using a decurving process to enhance the resolution of the ILM layer and provide improved determinations of retinal thickness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G01B 9/02091 - Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence

21.

Stick on devices using peripheral defocus to treat progressive refractive error

      
Application Number 18330010
Grant Number 12105362
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-06
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Crook, Benjamin
  • Sauvet, Julien

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an optic comprising an optical zone and a peripheral defocus optical structure to form images of a plurality of stimuli anterior or posterior to a peripheral portion of a retina of the eye. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure located outside the optical zone. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure comprises optical power to focus light to a different depth of the eye than the optical zone. In some embodiments, the optic comprises one or more of a lens, an optically transparent substrate, a beam splitter, a prism, or an optically transmissive support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal
  • G02C 7/10 - Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the darkSunglasses
  • G02C 7/14 - MirrorsPrisms

22.

Inhibitors of VAP-1

      
Application Number 18201715
Grant Number 12162871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Grant Date 2024-12-10
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Orme, Mark W.
  • Zuniga, Edison S.
  • Kuksa, Vladimir A.
  • Craft, Russell Stuart
  • Saveedra, Eduardo Moreno
  • Meissner, Johannes Wilhelm Georg
  • Hartog, Jacobus Antonius Joseph Den
  • Dros, Albert Cornelis

Abstract

Provided herein are compounds and methods of use thereof for the modulation of VAP-1 activity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 413/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 235/08 - Radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms
  • C07D 249/18 - Benzotriazoles
  • C07D 261/20 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,2-oxazole or hydrogenated 1,2-oxazole rings condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems
  • C07D 263/56 - BenzoxazolesHydrogenated benzoxazoles with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached in position 2
  • C07D 263/58 - BenzoxazolesHydrogenated benzoxazoles with hetero atoms or with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached in position 2
  • C07D 277/64 - Benzothiazoles with only hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached in position 2
  • C07D 277/82 - Nitrogen atoms
  • C07D 413/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 491/107 - Spiro-condensed systems with only one oxygen atom as ring hetero atom in the oxygen-containing ring

23.

Myopia prediction, diagnosis, planning, and monitoring device

      
Application Number 18005888
Grant Number 11911105
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-30
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Grant Date 2024-02-27
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems, apparatuses and methods for prediction, diagnosis, planning and monitoring for myopia and myopic progression. In some embodiments, one or more refractive properties of the eye is determined for each of a plurality of retinal locations of the eye. The plurality of locations may comprise a central region, such as a fovea of the eye, or non-foveal region such as a peripheral region or a region of the macula outside the fovea. Measuring the refractive properties of the eye for the plurality of locations may be helpful in diagnosing myopia and other ocular conditions by providing the refractive properties of the eye for locations away from the fovea, such as the peripheral retina.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/103 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining refraction, e.g. refractometers, skiascopes
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/135 - Slit-lamp microscopes
  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography

24.

Apparatus for the treatment of refractive error using active stimulation

      
Application Number 18314996
Grant Number 12085786
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-10
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Grant Date 2024-09-10
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

Systems, devices, apparatuses and methods for an active projection system that may be incorporated into spectacles, contact lenses or provided as an add-on layer to existing spectacles or lenses. The active projection system operates to generate a stimulus or stimuli for viewing by a person's eye. The stimulus or stimuli creates an image that is defocused in front of the person's retina and can assist in slowing or stopping the progression of myopia or other refractive errors in the person.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

PHARMACOLOGY OF VISUAL CYCLE MODULATORS

      
Application Number 17934945
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-23
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner Acucela Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Boman, Nancy
  • Bavik, Claes
  • Scott, Ian L.

Abstract

Described herein are methods for the treatment of an ophthalmic disease or disorder comprising the administration of non-retinoid visual cycle modulators.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/166 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the carbon atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. procainamide, procarbazine, metoclopramide, labetalol
  • A61K 31/137 - Arylalkylamines, e.g. amphetamine, epinephrine, salbutamol, ephedrine
  • A61K 31/135 - Amines, e.g. amantadine having aromatic rings, e.g. methadone
  • A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
  • A61K 9/50 - Microcapsules
  • A61K 31/19 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid
  • A61K 31/195 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group

26.

VCSEL ARRAYS FOR OCT IMAGING

      
Application Number US2023062794
Publication Number 2023/159165
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-17
Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A swept source OCT system comprises plurality of light beams from an array of VCSELs. The plurality of light beams is imaged onto a retina of an eye and the image of the plurality of light beams formed on the retina is imaged onto a detector array. In some embodiments, a portion of the light from the plurality of light beams is reflected from a reference mirror, combined with the plurality of light beams returned from the retina, and imaged onto the detector array to generate an interference signal. The wavelength of the plurality of light beams is swept to generate a swept source signal on the detector and recorded to generate an interference signal for each of the plurality of light beams. The interference signal can be processed to generate a reflectance signal for each of the plurality of light sources.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G01B 9/02091 - Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence

27.

ADJUSTABLE THERAPY SPECTACLES FOR DECREASING MYOPIA PROGRESSION

      
Application Number US2023061801
Publication Number 2023/150585
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-02
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Crook, Benjamin
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Germann, Jonas

Abstract

A wearer adjustable apparatus is configured for a wearer to view an object and adjust stimuli projected into the eye by adjusting the location of the projection optics, for example with movement of the projection optics relative to one or more components of a support such as an eyeglass frame. In some embodiments, the projection system comprises an adjustable retainer for the wearer to adjust first active projection elements coupled to a first support in front of a first eye in relation to second projection optics coupled to a second support in front of a second eye of the wearer. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises oculars comprising the projection optics and corrective lenses configured for the wearer to adjust positions of the lenses and projection optics in front of the wearer's eyes in order to project therapeutic spots onto a desired location relative to the wearer's retinas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
  • A61N 5/06 - Radiation therapy using light
  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems

28.

ADJUSTABLE THERAPY SPECTACLES FOR DECREASING MYOPIA PROGRESSION

      
Application Number 18163376
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Crook, Benjamin
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Germann, Jonas

Abstract

A wearer adjustable apparatus is configured for a wearer to view an object and adjust stimuli projected into the eye by adjusting the location of the projection optics, for example with movement of the projection optics relative to one or more components of a support such as an eyeglass frame. In some embodiments, the projection system comprises an adjustable retainer for the wearer to adjust first active projection elements coupled to a first support in front of a first eye in relation to second projection optics coupled to a second support in front of a second eye of the wearer. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises oculars comprising the projection optics and corrective lenses configured for the wearer to adjust positions of the lenses and projection optics in front of the wearer's eyes in order to project therapeutic spots onto a desired location relative to the wearer's retinas.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

Alkoxy compounds for disease treatment

      
Application Number 17817927
Grant Number 12029708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-05
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Grant Date 2024-07-09
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Scott, Ian L.
  • Kuksa, Vladimir A.
  • Orme, Mark W.
  • Little, Jr., Thomas L
  • Gall, Anna
  • Hong, Feng

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, particularly ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Provided herein are alkoxyl derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The subject compositions are useful for treating and preventing ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt's Disease.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/137 - Arylalkylamines, e.g. amphetamine, epinephrine, salbutamol, ephedrine
  • A61K 31/165 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide
  • A61K 31/222 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin with compounds having aromatic groups, e.g. dipivefrine, ibopamine
  • C07C 215/20 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated the carbon skeleton being saturated and containing rings
  • C07C 217/20 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring the six-membered aromatic ring or condensed ring system containing that ring being further substituted by halogen atoms, by trihalomethyl, nitro or nitroso groups, or by singly-bound oxygen atoms
  • C07C 217/60 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton with amino groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by carbon chains not further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms linked by carbon chains having two carbon atoms between the amino groups and the six-membered aromatic ring or the condensed ring system containing that ring
  • C07C 217/62 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton with amino groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by carbon chains not further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms linked by carbon chains having at least three carbon atoms between the amino groups and the six-membered aromatic ring or the condensed ring system containing that ring
  • C07C 217/64 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton with amino groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by carbon chains further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms
  • C07C 217/72 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton with amino groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by carbon chains further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms with singly-bound oxygen atoms and six-membered aromatic rings bound to the same carbon atom of the carbon chain linked by carbon chains having at least three carbon atoms between the amino groups and the six-membered aromatic ring or the condensed ring system containing that ring
  • C07C 217/84 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino groups and etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton having amino groups and etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of non-condensed six-membered aromatic rings of the same non-condensed six-membered aromatic ring the oxygen atom of at least one of the etherified hydroxy groups being further bound to an acyclic carbon atom
  • C07C 225/16 - Compounds containing amino groups and doubly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton, at least one of the doubly-bound oxygen atoms not being part of a —CHO group, e.g. amino ketones having amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being unsaturated and containing six-membered aromatic rings
  • C07C 229/38 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and carboxyl groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton
  • C07C 233/18 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to a carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms with the substituted hydrocarbon radical bound to the nitrogen atom of the carboxamide group by an acyclic carbon atom having the carbon atom of the carboxamide group bound to a hydrogen atom or to a carbon atom of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton
  • C07C 235/08 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by oxygen atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and singly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms
  • C07C 251/86 - Hydrazones having doubly-bound carbon atoms of hydrazone groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings
  • C07C 279/08 - Derivatives of guanidine, i.e. compounds containing the group the singly-bound nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups having nitrogen atoms of guanidine groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of a carbon skeleton being further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms
  • C07C 309/06 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton containing halogen atoms, or nitro or nitroso groups bound to the carbon skeleton
  • C07C 317/28 - SulfonesSulfoxides having sulfone or sulfoxide groups and nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the same carbon skeleton with sulfone or sulfoxide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton
  • C07C 323/25 - Thiols, sulfides, hydropolysulfides or polysulfides substituted by halogen, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, or by sulfur atoms not being part of thio groups containing thio groups and nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the same carbon skeleton having the sulfur atoms of the thio groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated
  • C07C 323/33 - Thiols, sulfides, hydropolysulfides or polysulfides substituted by halogen, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, or by sulfur atoms not being part of thio groups containing thio groups and nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the same carbon skeleton having the sulfur atom of at least one of the thio groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring of the carbon skeleton having at least one of the nitrogen atoms bound to a carbon atom of the same non-condensed six-membered aromatic ring
  • C07D 277/24 - Radicals substituted by oxygen atoms
  • C07D 309/06 - Radicals substituted by oxygen atoms

30.

Miniaturized mobile, low cost optical coherence tomography system for home based ophthalmic applications

      
Application Number 18177993
Grant Number 11890053
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2023-07-06
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Scheibler, Lukas
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Schnell, Urban
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure thickness of the retina are presented. The systems may be compact, handheld, provide in-home monitoring, allow the patient to measure himself or herself, and be robust enough to be dropped while still measuring the retina reliably.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers

31.

Electronic case for electronic spectacles

      
Application Number 18175648
Grant Number 11860454
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-28
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Loser, Pascal
  • Crook, Ben
  • Pinazza, Massimo
  • Niebanck, Jim
  • Phillips, James
  • Bauer, Stefan

Abstract

An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 5/14 - Side-members
  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02C 11/00 - Non-optical adjunctsAttachment thereof

32.

Artificial intelligence for evaluation of optical coherence tomography images

      
Application Number 18177560
Grant Number 11798164
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-02
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Stoller, Cyril
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

A neural network is trained to segment interferogram images. A first plurality of interferograms are obtained, where each interferograms corresponds to data acquired by an OCT system using a first scan pattern, annotating each of the plurality of interferograms to indicate a tissue structure of a retina, training a neural network using the plurality of interferograms and the annotations, inputting a second plurality of interferograms corresponding to data acquired by an OCT system using a second scan pattern and obtaining an output of the trained neural network indicating the tissue structure of the retina that was scanned using the second scan pattern. The system and methods may instead receive a plurality of A-scans and output a segmented image corresponding to a plurality of locations along an OCT scan pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

33.

Optical designs of electronic apparatus to decrease myopia progression

      
Application Number 18160200
Grant Number 12210225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-26
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Grant Date 2025-01-28
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wyss, Beat
  • Fehr, Jean-Noel
  • Noronha, Glenn
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Sauvet, Julien
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Oggenfuss, Christian
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

A soft contact lens comprises a plurality of light sources coupled to a plurality of optical elements. The plurality of light sources and the plurality of optical elements are embedded in a soft contact lens material. Each of said plurality of optical elements generates an image focused in front of a peripheral retina of a wearer. In some embodiments, each of the images is focused at a distance in front of the peripheral retina at a location, and each of the images comprises a depth of focus and a spatial resolution. The depth of focus can be less than the distance, and the spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the peripheral retina at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

34.

Device for projecting images on the retina

      
Application Number 18153000
Grant Number 11986669
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-11
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Grant Date 2024-05-21
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Wyss, Beat
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Fehr, Jean-Noel
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Haeberli, Moritz
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A device to stimulate the retina comprises one or more light sources coupled to one or more optical elements. The one or more optical elements is configured to illuminate the retina with one or more images at a location away from a fovea of a wearer. In some embodiments, each of the one or more images comprises a depth of focus and a spatial resolution. The one or more images can be formed at a distance anterior to the retina, at a distance posterior to the retina or on the retina. In some embodiments, the depth of focus is less than the distance, and the spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the retina at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

35.

ADAPTIVE SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT OF MYOPIA PROGRESSION

      
Application Number US2022077945
Publication Number 2023/064792
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-12
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Joshi, Nabin
  • Selenow, Arkady
  • Ali, Steven
  • Watanabe, Masakazu
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

Treatment for the progression of refractive error of an eye is adapted based on a subject's response to therapy. The optical property of an eye can be measured before and after treatment, and a subsequent treatment configured based on the subject's response. The optical property of the eye may comprise one or more of refractive data or axial length data. The optical properties before and after treatment can be compared, and the subsequent treatment configured in response to the comparison. A characteristic of the stimulus can be adjusted in response to the comparison, such as a duration of daily treatment or an intensity of the stimulus during treatment. In some embodiments, the comparison corresponds to a transient change in the optical property of the eye, and the treatment adjusted in response to the transient change.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
  • A61N 5/06 - Radiation therapy using light

36.

Miniaturized mobile, low cost optical coherence tomography system for home based ophthalmic applications

      
Application Number 18064422
Grant Number 11896308
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-12
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Oggenfuss, Christian
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Scheibler, Lukas
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Schnell, Urban
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure thickness of the retina are presented. The systems may be compact, handheld, provide in-home monitoring, allow the patient to measure himself or herself, and be robust enough to be dropped while still measuring the retina reliably.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/13 - Ophthalmic microscopes

37.

Supporting pillars for encapsulating a flexible PCB within a soft hydrogel contact lens

      
Application Number 18051804
Grant Number 12147092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-01
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Grant Date 2024-11-19
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Maccabee, Gordon Frederick
  • Widjaja, Ferry
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A contact lens may include a body of contact lens material extending between a first surface and a second surface. An electromechanical component may be supported in the contact lens material between the first surface and the second surface. A support comprising a plurality of pillars may be formed of the contact lens material and may extend from at least one of the first surface and the second surface to the electromechanical component.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

Charging case for electronic contact lens

      
Application Number 17904450
Grant Number 11777340
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-19
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Burgener, Marco
  • Butscher, Jonas
  • Sanmugarajah, Praveenth
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A contact lens charging case comprises a container sized and shaped to receive an electronic contact lens (“eCL”) and charging coil to couple to a coil of the eCL. In some embodiments, the charging coil comprises a diameter larger than a diameter of the coil of the eCL, so as to decrease sensitivity of the location and orientation of the eCL in the container and improve coupling between the coils. In some embodiments, the charging coil is dimensioned so as to extend at least partially around the container that receives the eCL.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
  • A45C 11/00 - Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups
  • A45C 15/00 - Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups , combined with other articles
  • G02C 7/04 - Contact lenses for the eyes
  • G02C 11/00 - Non-optical adjunctsAttachment thereof
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

39.

Axial length measurement monitor

      
Application Number 17936263
Grant Number 11779206
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-28
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An OCT axial length measurement device is configured to measure an area of the retina within a range from about 0.05 mm to about 2.0 mm. The area can be measured with a scanned measurement beam or plurality of substantially fixed measurement beams. The OCT measurement device may comprise a plurality of reference optical path lengths, in which a first optical path length corresponds to a first position of a cornea, and a second optical path length corresponds to a second position of the retina, in which the axial length is determined based on a difference between the first position and the second position. An axial length map can be generated to determine alignment of the eye with the measurement device and improve accuracy and repeatability of the measurements. In some embodiments, the OCT measurement device comprises a swept source vertical cavity surface emitting laser (“VCSEL”).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers
  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G01B 9/02091 - Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence

40.

Optical coherence tomography patient alignment system for home based ophthalmic applications

      
Application Number 17757748
Grant Number 11730363
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-02
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Grant Date 2023-08-22
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure retinal data are presented. The systems may be compact, provide in-home monitoring, and have automation to allow the patient to measure himself or herself.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes

41.

Projection of defocused images on the peripheral retina to treat refractive error

      
Application Number 17929852
Grant Number 12474598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-06
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Grant Date 2025-11-18
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Joshi, Nabin
  • Selenow, Arkady
  • Ali, Steven
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Fehr, Jean-Noel
  • Haeberli, Moritz
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Sauvet, Julien
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

1 cycles per degree.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
  • G02C 7/04 - Contact lenses for the eyes
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal
  • G02C 11/04 - Illuminating means

42.

Methods for the treatment of refractive error using active stimulation

      
Application Number 17820738
Grant Number 11693259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-18
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

Systems, devices, apparatuses and methods for an active projection system that may be incorporated into spectacles, contact lenses or provided as an add-on layer to existing spectacles or lenses. The active projection system operates to generate a stimulus or stimuli for viewing by a person's eye. The stimulus or stimuli creates an image that is defocused in front of the person's retina and can assist in slowing or stopping the progression of myopia or other refractive errors in the person.

IPC Classes  ?

43.

Stick on devices using peripheral defocus to treat progressive refractive error

      
Application Number 17823208
Grant Number 11719957
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-30
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Crook, Benjamin
  • Sauvet, Julien

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an optic comprising an optical zone and a peripheral defocus optical structure to form images of a plurality of stimuli anterior or posterior to a peripheral portion of a retina of the eye. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure is located outside the optical zone. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure comprises optical power to focus light to a different depth of the eye than the optical zone. In some embodiments, the optic comprises one or more of a lens, an optically transparent substrate, a beam splitter, a prism, or an optically transmissive support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal
  • G02C 7/14 - MirrorsPrisms
  • G02C 7/10 - Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the darkSunglasses
  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems

44.

Electro-switchable spectacles for myopia treatment

      
Application Number 17821079
Grant Number 11971615
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-19
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Grant Date 2024-04-30
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an electroactive component configured to switch between a light scattering or optical power providing configuration to treat refractive error of the eye and a substantially transparent configuration to allow normal viewing. The electroactive component can be located on the lens away from a central axis of the lens to provide light to a peripheral region of the retina to decrease the progression of myopia. The electroactive component can be located on the lens away from the central axis of the lens in order for the wearer to view objects through an optical zone while the electroactive component scatters light. The electroactive component can be configured to switch to the substantially transparent configuration to allow light to pass through the electroactive component and to allow the lens to refract light to correct vision and allow normal viewing through the lens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02F 1/29 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the position or the direction of light beams, i.e. deflection

45.

Electronic case for electronic spectacles

      
Application Number 17820493
Grant Number 11630329
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-17
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Grant Date 2023-04-18
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Loser, Pascal
  • Crook, Ben
  • Pinazza, Massimo
  • Niebanck, Jim
  • Phillips, James
  • Bauer, Stefan

Abstract

An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 11/00 - Non-optical adjunctsAttachment thereof
  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02C 5/14 - Side-members

46.

Assembly process for an electronic soft contact lens designed to inhibit progression of myopia

      
Application Number 17753773
Grant Number 11733545
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-15
First Publication Date 2022-12-01
Grant Date 2023-08-22
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Fehr, Jean-Noël
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Saurer, Alain
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An opto-electronic module is configured to fit between anterior and posterior surfaces of a contact lens. The opto-electronics module may comprise a plurality of light sources configured to direct a plurality of light beams to a region of the retina away from the fovea and in some embodiments away from the macula. Each of the plurality of light sources may comprises an LED and one or more projection optics. Each of the projection optics can be coupled to an LED with an adhesive prior to placing the opto-electronics module on a layer of contact lens material. The opto-electronics module may comprise a flex PCB with the plurality of light sources, an antenna, a battery, a capacitor and a processor supported on the flex PCB.

IPC Classes  ?

47.

ELECTRONIC CASE FOR ELECTRONIC SPECTACLES

      
Application Number US2022072034
Publication Number 2022/236239
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-02
Publication Date 2022-11-10
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Loser, Pascal
  • Crook, Benjamin
  • Pinazza, Massimo
  • Niebanck, Jim
  • Phillips, James
  • Bauer, Stefan

Abstract

An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length

48.

SUPPORTING PILLARS FOR ENCAPSULATING A FLEXIBLE PCB WITHIN A SOFT HYDROGEL CONTACT LENS

      
Application Number US2022071455
Publication Number 2022/217193
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-31
Publication Date 2022-10-13
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Maccabee, Gordon Frederick
  • Widjaja, Ferry
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A contact lens may include a body of contact lens material extending between a first surface and a second surface. An electromechanical component may be supported in the contact lens material between the first surface and the second surface. A support comprising a plurality of pillars may be formed of the contact lens material and may extend from at least one of the first surface and the second surface to the electromechanical component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/04 - Contact lenses for the eyes
  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length

49.

Supporting pillars for encapsulating a flexible PCB within a soft hydrogel contact lens

      
Application Number 17805832
Grant Number 11531216
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-07
First Publication Date 2022-10-06
Grant Date 2022-12-20
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Maccabee, Gordon Frederick
  • Widjaja, Ferry
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A contact lens may include a body of contact lens material extending between a first surface and a second surface. An electromechanical component may be supported in the contact lens material between the first surface and the second surface. A support comprising a plurality of pillars may be formed of the contact lens material and may extend from at least one of the first surface and the second surface to the electromechanical component.

IPC Classes  ?

50.

Electronic case for electronic spectacles

      
Application Number 17662805
Grant Number 11460720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-10
First Publication Date 2022-10-04
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Loser, Pascal
  • Crook, Ben
  • Pinazza, Massimo
  • Niebanck, Jim
  • Phillips, James
  • Bauer, Stefan

Abstract

An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 11/00 - Non-optical adjunctsAttachment thereof
  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02C 5/14 - Side-members

51.

Axial length measurement monitor

      
Application Number 17647585
Grant Number 11497396
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-10
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Grant Date 2022-11-15
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An OCT axial length measurement device is configured to measure an area of the retina within a range from about 0.05 mm to about 2.0 mm. The area can be measured with a scanned measurement beam or plurality of substantially fixed measurement beams. The OCT measurement device may comprise a plurality of reference optical path lengths, in which a first optical path length corresponds to a first position of a cornea, and a second optical path length corresponds to a second position of the retina, in which the axial length is determined based on a difference between the first position and the second position. An axial length map can be generated to determine alignment of the eye with the measurement device and improve accuracy and repeatability of the measurements. In some embodiments, the OCT measurement device comprises a swept source vertical cavity surface emitting laser (“VCSEL”).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers
  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G01B 9/02091 - Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence

52.

AXIAL LENGTH MEASUREMENT MONITOR

      
Application Number US2022070125
Publication Number 2022/204622
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-10
Publication Date 2022-09-29
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An OCT axial length measurement device is configured to measure an area of the retina within a range from about 0.05 mm to about 2.0 mm. The area can be measured with a scanned measurement beam or plurality of substantially fixed measurement beams. The OCT measurement device may comprise a plurality of reference optical path lengths, in which a first optical path length corresponds to a first position of a cornea, and a second optical path length corresponds to a second position of the retina, in which the axial length is determined based on a difference between the first position and the second position. An axial length map can be generated to determine alignment of the eye with the measurement device and improve accuracy and repeatability of the measurements. In some embodiments, the OCT measurement device comprises a swept source vertical cavity surface emitting laser ("VCSEL").

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/028 - Subjective types, i.e. testing apparatus requiring the active assistance of the patient for testing visual acuitySubjective types, i.e. testing apparatus requiring the active assistance of the patient for determination of refraction, e.g. phoropters
  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/103 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining refraction, e.g. refractometers, skiascopes
  • A61B 3/11 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for measuring interpupillary distance or diameter of pupils

53.

Optical designs of electronic apparatus to decrease myopia progression

      
Application Number 17806326
Grant Number 11619831
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-10
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wyss, Beat
  • Fehr, Jean-Noël
  • Noronha, Glenn
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Sauvet, Julien
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Oggenfuss, Christian
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

A soft contact lens comprises a plurality of light sources coupled to a plurality of optical elements. The plurality of light sources and the plurality of optical elements are embedded in a soft contact lens material. Each of said plurality of optical elements generates an image focused in front of a peripheral retina of a wearer. In some embodiments, each of the images is focused at a distance in front of the peripheral retina at a location, and each of the images comprises a depth of focus and a spatial resolution. The depth of focus can be less than the distance, and the spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the peripheral retina at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

Artificial intelligence for evaluation of optical coherence tomography images

      
Application Number 17805299
Grant Number 11620749
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-03
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Stoller, Cyril
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

A neural network is trained to segment interferogram images. A first plurality of interferograms are obtained, where each interferograms corresponds to data acquired by an OCT system using a first scan pattern, annotating each of the plurality of interferograms to indicate a tissue structure of a retina, training a neural network using the plurality of interferograms and the annotations, inputting a second plurality of interferograms corresponding to data acquired by an OCT system using a second scan pattern and obtaining an output of the trained neural network indicating the tissue structure of the retina that was scanned using the second scan pattern. The system and methods may instead receive a plurality of A-scans and output a segmented image corresponding to a plurality of locations along an OCT scan pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

55.

Miniaturized mobile, low cost optical coherence tomography system for home based ophthalmic applications

      
Application Number 17662054
Grant Number 11576572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-04
First Publication Date 2022-08-25
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Oggenfuss, Christian
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Scheibler, Lukas
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Schnell, Urban
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure thickness of the retina are presented. The systems may be compact, handheld, provide in-home monitoring, allow the patient to measure himself or herself, and be robust enough to be dropped while still measuring the retina reliably.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/13 - Ophthalmic microscopes

56.

KG

      
Application Number 1678627
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-12-10
Registration Date 2021-12-10
Owner Acucela Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services

Goods & Services

Recorded software for use in designing, manufacturing and/or operating eyeglasses, lenses, and video display devices to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression; wearable ophthalmological medical devices in the nature of smart glasses to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression; wearable ophthalmological medical devices in the nature of smart contact lenses to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression. Wearable ophthalmological medical devices to be worn in the manner of eyeglasses, smart glasses and smart contact lenses to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression. Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in designing, manufacturing and operating eyeglasses, lenses, and video display devices to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression. Medical services for the prevention or treatment of myopia.

57.

Scan pattern and signal processing for optical coherence tomography

      
Application Number 17662582
Grant Number 11684254
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-09
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Grant Date 2023-06-27
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Holzer, Alexander

Abstract

An OCT system for measuring a retina as part of an eye health monitoring and diagnosis system. The OCT system includes an OCT interferometer, where the interferometer comprises a light source or measurement beam and a scanner for moving the beam on the retina of a patient's eye, and a processor configured to execute instructions to cause the scanner to move the measurement beam on the retina in a scan pattern. The scan pattern is a continuous pattern that includes a plurality of lobes. The measurement beam may be caused to move on the retina by the motion of a mirror that intercepts and redirects the measurement beam. The mirror position may be altered by the application of a drive signal to one or more actuators that respond to the drive signal by rotating the mirror about an axis or axes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G01B 9/02004 - Interferometers characterised by controlling or generating intrinsic radiation properties using two or more frequencies using frequency scans
  • G01B 9/02091 - Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes

58.

Device for projecting images on the retina

      
Application Number 17662098
Grant Number 11583696
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-05
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Grant Date 2023-02-21
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Wyss, Beat
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Fehr, Jean-Noël
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Haeberli, Moritz
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A device to stimulate the retina comprises one or more light sources coupled to one or more optical elements. The one or more optical elements is configured to illuminate the retina with one or more images at a location away from a fovea of a wearer. In some embodiments, each of the one or more images comprises a depth of focus and a spatial resolution. The one or more images can be formed at a distance anterior to the retina, at a distance posterior to the retina or on the retina. In some embodiments, the depth of focus is less than the distance, and the spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the retina at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

59.

Supporting pillars for encapsulating a flexible PCB within a soft hydrogel contact lens

      
Application Number 17452549
Grant Number 11409136
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-27
First Publication Date 2022-08-09
Grant Date 2022-08-09
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Maccabee, Gordon Frederick
  • Widjaja, Ferry
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A contact lens may include a body of contact lens material extending between a first surface and a second surface. An electromechanical component may be supported in the contact lens material between the first surface and the second surface. A support comprising a plurality of pillars may be formed of the contact lens material and may extend from at least one of the first surface and the second surface to the electromechanical component.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

Electro-switchable spectacles for myopia treatment

      
Application Number 17657036
Grant Number 11467428
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-29
First Publication Date 2022-07-14
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an electroactive component configured to switch between a light scattering or optical power providing configuration to treat refractive error of the eye and a substantially transparent configuration to allow normal viewing. The electroactive component can be located on the lens away from a central axis of the lens to provide light to a peripheral region of the retina to decrease the progression of myopia. The electroactive component can be located on the lens away from the central axis of the lens in order for the wearer to view objects through an optical zone while the electroactive component scatters light. The electroactive component can be configured to switch to the substantially transparent configuration to allow light to pass through the electroactive component and to allow the lens to refract light to correct vision and allow normal viewing through the lens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02F 1/29 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the position or the direction of light beams, i.e. deflection

61.

Stick on devices using peripheral defocus to treat progressive refractive error

      
Application Number 17655496
Grant Number 11467426
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-18
First Publication Date 2022-07-07
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Crook, Benjamin
  • Sauvet, Julien

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an optic comprising an optical zone and a peripheral defocus optical structure to form images of a plurality of stimuli anterior or posterior to a peripheral portion of a retina of the eye. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure located outside the optical zone. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure comprises optical power to focus light to a different depth of the eye than the optical zone. In some embodiments, the optic comprises one or more of a lens, an optically transparent substrate, a beam splitter, a prism, or an optically transmissive support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal
  • G02C 7/14 - MirrorsPrisms
  • G02C 7/10 - Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the darkSunglasses
  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems

62.

Electronic case for electronic spectacles

      
Application Number 17302479
Grant Number 11366341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-04
First Publication Date 2022-06-21
Grant Date 2022-06-21
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Loser, Pascal
  • Crook, Ben
  • Pinazza, Massimo
  • Niebanck, Jim
  • Phillips, James
  • Bauer, Stefan

Abstract

An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 5/14 - Side-members
  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02C 11/00 - Non-optical adjunctsAttachment thereof

63.

Methods for the treatment of refractive error using active stimulation

      
Application Number 17650266
Grant Number 11467423
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-08
First Publication Date 2022-05-26
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

Systems, devices, apparatuses and methods for an active projection system that may be incorporated into spectacles, contact lenses or provided as an add-on layer to existing spectacles or lenses. The active projection system operates to generate a stimulus or stimuli for viewing by a person's eye. The stimulus or stimuli creates an image that is defocused in front of the person's retina and can assist in slowing or stopping the progression of myopia or other refractive errors in the person.

IPC Classes  ?

64.

Projection of defocused images on the peripheral retina to treat refractive error

      
Application Number 17650134
Grant Number 11480813
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-07
First Publication Date 2022-05-19
Grant Date 2022-10-25
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Joshi, Nabin
  • Selenow, Arkady
  • Ali, Steven
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Fehr, Jean-Noël
  • Haeberli, Moritz
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Sauvet, Julien
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

1 cycles per degree.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems
  • G02C 7/04 - Contact lenses for the eyes
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal
  • G02C 11/04 - Illuminating means

65.

Optical coherence tomography system

      
Application Number 29718289
Grant Number D0950618
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-23
First Publication Date 2022-05-03
Grant Date 2022-05-03
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Roulet, Jean-Christophe
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Schubert, Jacob

66.

MYOPIA PREDICTION, DIAGNOSIS, PLANNING, AND MONITORING DEVICE

      
Application Number US2021052893
Publication Number 2022/072644
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-30
Publication Date 2022-04-07
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems, apparatuses and methods for prediction, diagnosis, planning and monitoring for myopia and myopic progression. In some embodiments, one or more refractive properties of the eye is determined for each of a plurality of retinal locations of the eye. The plurality of locations may comprise a central region, such as a fovea of the eye, or non-foveal region such as a peripheral region or a region of the macula outside the fovea. Measuring the refractive properties of the eye for the plurality of locations may be helpful in diagnosing myopia and other ocular conditions by providing the refractive properties of the eye for locations away from the fovea, such as the peripheral retina.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/103 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining refraction, e.g. refractometers, skiascopes
  • A61B 3/107 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining the shape or measuring the curvature of the cornea
  • A61B 3/113 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining or recording eye movement

67.

Artificial intelligence for evaluation of optical coherence tomography images

      
Application Number 17444806
Grant Number 11393094
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-10
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Grant Date 2022-07-19
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Stoller, Cyril
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

A neural network is trained to segment interferogram images. A first plurality of interferograms are obtained, where each interferograms corresponds to data acquired by an OCT system using a first scan pattern, annotating each of the plurality of interferograms to indicate a tissue structure of a retina, training a neural network using the plurality of interferograms and the annotations, inputting a second plurality of interferograms corresponding to data acquired by an OCT system using a second scan pattern and obtaining an output of the trained neural network indicating the tissue structure of the retina that was scanned using the second scan pattern. The system and methods may instead receive a plurality of A-scans and output a segmented image corresponding to a plurality of locations along an OCT scan pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

68.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR EVALUATION OF OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY IMAGES

      
Application Number US2021071342
Publication Number 2022/056515
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-01
Publication Date 2022-03-17
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Stoller, Cyril
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

A neural network is trained to segment interferogram images. A first plurality of interferograms are obtained, where each interferograms corresponds to data acquired by an OCT system using a first scan pattern, annotating each of the plurality of interferograms to indicate a tissue structure of a retina, training a neural network using the plurality of interferograms and the annotations, inputting a second plurality of interferograms corresponding to data acquired by an OCT system using a second scan pattern and obtaining an output of the trained neural network indicating the tissue structure of the retina that was scanned using the second scan pattern. The system and methods may instead receive a plurality of A-scans and output a segmented image corresponding to a plurality of locations along an OCT scan pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/50 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image by analysing segments intersecting the pattern

69.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY A-SCAN DECURVING

      
Application Number US2021045327
Publication Number 2022/035809
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-10
Publication Date 2022-02-17
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Stoller, Cyril

Abstract

An OCT system for measuring a retina as part of an eye health monitoring and diagnosis system. The OCT system includes an OCT interferometer, where the interferometer comprises a light source or measurement beam and a scanner for moving the beam on the retina of a patient's eye, and a processor configured to execute instructions to cause the scanner to move the measurement beam on the retina in a scan pattern. Measurement data may be processed using a decurving process to enhance the resolution of the ILM layer and provide improved determinations of retinal thickness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers

70.

SCAN PATTERN AND SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY

      
Application Number US2021071033
Publication Number 2022/032260
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-28
Publication Date 2022-02-10
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Holzer, Alexander

Abstract

An OCT system for measuring a retina as part of an eye health monitoring and diagnosis system. The OCT system includes an OCT interferometer, where the interferometer comprises a light source or measurement beam and a scanner for moving the beam on the retina of a patient's eye, and a processor configured to execute instructions to cause the scanner to move the measurement beam on the retina in a scan pattern. The scan pattern is a continuous pattern that includes a plurality of lobes. The measurement beam may be caused to move on the retina by the motion of a mirror that intercepts and redirects the measurement beam. The mirror position may be altered by the application of a drive signal to one or more actuators that respond to the drive signal by rotating the mirror about an axis or axes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

71.

Scan pattern and signal processing for optical coherence tomography

      
Application Number 17248870
Grant Number 11369266
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-11
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Grant Date 2022-06-28
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Holzer, Alexander

Abstract

An OCT system for measuring a retina as part of an eye health monitoring and diagnosis system. The OCT system includes an OCT interferometer, where the interferometer comprises a light source or measurement beam and a scanner for moving the beam on the retina of a patient's eye, and a processor configured to execute instructions to cause the scanner to move the measurement beam on the retina in a scan pattern. The scan pattern is a continuous pattern that includes a plurality of lobes. The measurement beam may be caused to move on the retina by the motion of a mirror that intercepts and redirects the measurement beam. The mirror position may be altered by the application of a drive signal to one or more actuators that respond to the drive signal by rotating the mirror about an axis or axes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • G01B 9/02004 - Interferometers characterised by controlling or generating intrinsic radiation properties using two or more frequencies using frequency scans
  • G01B 9/02091 - Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence

72.

Inhibitors of VAP-1

      
Application Number 17279422
Grant Number 12037334
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Grant Date 2024-07-16
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Orme, Mark W.
  • Zuniga, Edison S.
  • Kuksa, Vladimir A.
  • Craft, Russell Stuart
  • Saveedra, Eduardo Moreno
  • Meissner, Johannes Wilhelm Georg
  • Den Hartog, Jacobus Antonius Joseph
  • Dros, Albert Cornelis

Abstract

Provided herein are compounds and methods of use thereof for the modulation of VAP-1 activity.

IPC Classes  ?

73.

Supporting pillars for encapsulating a flexible PCB within a soft hydrogel contact lens

      
Application Number 17301537
Grant Number 11209672
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-06
First Publication Date 2021-12-28
Grant Date 2021-12-28
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Maccabee, Gordon Frederick
  • Widjaja, Ferry
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A contact lens may include a body of contact lens material extending between a first surface and a second surface. An electromechanical component may be supported in the contact lens material between the first surface and the second surface. A support comprising a plurality of pillars may be formed of the contact lens material and may extend from at least one of the first surface and the second surface to the electromechanical component.

IPC Classes  ?

74.

PROJECTION OF DEFOCUSED IMAGES ON THE PERIPHERAL RETINA TO TREAT REFRACTIVE ERROR

      
Document Number 03174148
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-07
Open to Public Date 2021-12-16
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Joshi, Nabin
  • Selenow, Arkady
  • Ali, Steven
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Fehr, Jean-Noel
  • Haeberli, Moritz
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Sauvet, Julien
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of the eye comprises one or more optics configured to project stimuli comprising out of focus images onto the peripheral retina outside the macula. While the stimuli can be configured in many ways, in some embodiments the stimuli are arranged to decrease interference with central vison such as macular vision. The stimuli can be out of focus images may comprise an amount of defocus within a range from about 3 Diopters ("D") to about 6 D. In some embodiments, the brightness of the stimuli is greater than a brightness of background illumination by an appropriate amount such as at least 3 times the background brightness. In some embodiments, each of a plurality of stimuli comprises a spatial frequency distribution with an amplitude profile having spatial frequencies within a range from about range of 1X10-1 to 2.5X101 cycles per degree.

IPC Classes  ?

75.

Inhibitors of VAP-1

      
Application Number 17279382
Grant Number 11787791
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
First Publication Date 2021-12-16
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Orme, Mark W.
  • Zuniga, Edison S.
  • Kuksa, Vladimir A.
  • Craft, Russell Stuart
  • Saveedra, Eduardo Moreno
  • Meissner, Johannes Wilhelm Georg
  • Den Hartog, Jacobus Antonius Joseph
  • Dros, Albert Cornelis

Abstract

Provided herein are compounds and methods of use thereof for the modulation of VAP-1 activity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 413/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 235/08 - Radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms
  • C07D 249/18 - Benzotriazoles
  • C07D 261/20 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,2-oxazole or hydrogenated 1,2-oxazole rings condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems
  • C07D 263/56 - BenzoxazolesHydrogenated benzoxazoles with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached in position 2
  • C07D 263/58 - BenzoxazolesHydrogenated benzoxazoles with hetero atoms or with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached in position 2
  • C07D 277/64 - Benzothiazoles with only hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached in position 2
  • C07D 277/82 - Nitrogen atoms
  • C07D 413/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 491/107 - Spiro-condensed systems with only one oxygen atom as ring hetero atom in the oxygen-containing ring

76.

Apparatus and methods for the treatment of refractive error using active stimulation

      
Application Number 17303889
Grant Number 11281022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-09
First Publication Date 2021-12-16
Grant Date 2022-03-22
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

Systems, devices, apparatuses and methods for an active projection system that may be incorporated into spectacles, contact lenses or provided as an add-on layer to existing spectacles or lenses. The active projection system operates to generate a stimulus or stimuli for viewing by a person's eye. The stimulus or stimuli creates an image that is defocused in front of the person's retina and can assist in slowing or stopping the progression of myopia or other refractive errors in the person.

IPC Classes  ?

77.

PROJECTION OF DEFOCUSED IMAGES ON THE PERIPHERAL RETINA TO TREAT REFRACTIVE ERROR

      
Application Number US2021036100
Publication Number 2021/252319
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-07
Publication Date 2021-12-16
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Joshi, Nabin
  • Selenow, Arkady
  • Ali, Steve
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Fehr, Jean-Noël
  • Haeberli, Moritz
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Sauvet, Julien
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of the eye comprises one or more optics configured to project stimuli comprising out of focus images onto the peripheral retina outside the macula. While the stimuli can be configured in many ways, in some embodiments the stimuli are arranged to decrease interference with central vison such as macular vision. The stimuli can be out of focus images may comprise an amount of defocus within a range from about 3 Diopters ("D") to about 6 D. In some embodiments, the brightness of the stimuli is greater than a brightness of background illumination by an appropriate amount such as at least 3 times the background brightness. In some embodiments, each of a plurality of stimuli comprises a spatial frequency distribution with an amplitude profile having spatial frequencies within a range from about range of 1X10-1to 2.5X101 cycles per degree.

IPC Classes  ?

78.

STICK ON DEVICES USING PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS TO TREAT PROGRESSIVE REFRACTIVE ERROR

      
Document Number 03179557
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-07
Open to Public Date 2021-12-16
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Crook, Benjamin
  • Sauvet, Julien

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an optic comprising an optical zone and a peripheral defocus optical structure to form images of a plurality of stimuli anterior or posterior to a peripheral portion of a retina of the eye. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure located outside the optical zone. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure comprises optical power to focus light to a different depth of the eye than the optical zone. In some embodiments, the optic comprises one or more of a lens, an optically transparent substrate, a beam splitter, a prism, or an optically transmissive support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal

79.

LENS WITH ASYMMETRIC PROJECTION TO TREAT ASTIGMATISM

      
Application Number US2021036097
Publication Number 2021/252318
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-07
Publication Date 2021-12-16
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

A stimulus is configured to treat astigmatism with changes in retinal thickness, independently of, or in combination with, treatment for myopia. In some embodiments, a stimulus pattern is arranged with respect to an astigmatic axis of the eye to decrease ocular growth in relation to the astigmatic axis. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to direct light to regions of retina outside the macula in relation to the astigmatic axis of the eye. In some embodiments, the intensity is modulated to provide the effect. A lens, such as a contact lens or spectacle lens may be configured with a plurality of light sources, such as projection units having a light source and focusing optics that work together to project anteriorly or posteriorly defocused images onto the retina at locations eccentric to the fovea.

IPC Classes  ?

80.

STICK ON DEVICES USING PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS TO TREAT PROGRESSIVE REFRACTIVE ERROR

      
Application Number US2021036102
Publication Number 2021/252320
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-07
Publication Date 2021-12-16
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip, M.
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an optic comprising an optical zone and a peripheral defocus optical structure to form images of a plurality of stimuli anterior or posterior to a peripheral portion of a retina of the eye. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure located outside the optical zone. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure comprises optical power to focus light to a different depth of the eye than the optical zone. In some embodiments, the optic comprises one or more of a lens, an optically transparent substrate, a beam splitter, a prism, or an optically transmissive support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal
  • A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand

81.

Projection of defocused images on the peripheral retina to treat refractive error

      
Application Number 17304691
Grant Number 11275259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-24
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2022-03-15
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Joshi, Nabin
  • Selenow, Arkady
  • Ali, Steven
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Fehr, Jean-Noël
  • Haeberli, Moritz
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Sauvet, Julien
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

1 cycles per degree.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems
  • G02C 7/04 - Contact lenses for the eyes
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
  • G02C 11/04 - Illuminating means

82.

Stick on devices using peripheral defocus to treat progressive refractive error

      
Application Number 17304630
Grant Number 11366339
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-23
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2022-06-21
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Bauer, Stefan
  • Crook, Benjamin
  • Sauvet, Julien

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an optic comprising an optical zone and a peripheral defocus optical structure to form images of a plurality of stimuli anterior or posterior to a peripheral portion of a retina of the eye. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure located outside the optical zone. In some embodiments, the peripheral defocus optical structure comprises optical power to focus light to a different depth of the eye than the optical zone. In some embodiments, the optic comprises one or more of a lens, an optically transparent substrate, a beam splitter, a prism, or an optically transmissive support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal
  • G02C 7/14 - MirrorsPrisms
  • G02C 7/10 - Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the darkSunglasses
  • G02C 7/02 - LensesLens systems

83.

Lens with asymmetric projection to treat astigmatism

      
Application Number 17304666
Grant Number 11497931
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-24
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2022-11-15
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

A stimulus is configured to treat astigmatism with changes in retinal thickness, independently of, or in combination with, treatment for myopia. In some embodiments, a stimulus pattern is arranged with respect to an astigmatic axis of the eye to decrease ocular growth in relation to the astigmatic axis. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to direct light to regions of retina outside the macula in relation to the astigmatic axis of the eye. In some embodiments, the intensity is modulated to provide the effect. A lens, such as a contact lens or spectacle lens may be configured with a plurality of light sources, such as projection units having a light source and focusing optics that work together to project anteriorly or posteriorly defocused images onto the retina at locations eccentric to the fovea.

IPC Classes  ?

84.

Electro-switchable spectacles for myopia treatment

      
Application Number 17302827
Grant Number 11320674
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-13
First Publication Date 2021-11-18
Grant Date 2022-05-03
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an electroactive component configured to switch between a light scattering or optical power providing configuration to treat refractive error of the eye and a substantially transparent configuration to allow normal viewing. The electroactive component can be located on the lens away from a central axis of the lens to provide light to a peripheral region of the retina to decrease the progression of myopia. The electroactive component can be located on the lens away from the central axis of the lens in order for the wearer to view objects through an optical zone while the electroactive component scatters light. The electroactive component can be configured to switch to the substantially transparent configuration to allow light to pass through the electroactive component and to allow the lens to refract light to correct vision and allow normal viewing through the lens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • G02F 1/29 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the position or the direction of light beams, i.e. deflection

85.

ELECTRO-SWITCHABLE SPECTACLES FOR MYOPIA TREATMENT

      
Application Number US2021032162
Publication Number 2021/231684
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-13
Publication Date 2021-11-18
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An apparatus to treat refractive error of an eye comprises an electroactive component configured to switch between a light scattering or optical power providing configuration to treat refractive error of the eye and a substantially transparent configuration to allow normal viewing. The electroactive component can be located on the lens away from a central axis of the lens to provide light to a peripheral region of the retina to decrease the progression of myopia. The electroactive component can be located on the lens away from the central axis of the lens in order for the wearer to view objects through an optical zone while the electroactive component scatters light. The electroactive component can be configured to switch to the substantially transparent configuration to allow light to pass through the electroactive component and to allow the lens to refract light to correct vision and allow normal viewing through the lens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02C 7/08 - Auxiliary lensesArrangements for varying focal length
  • A61F 2/16 - Intraocular lenses
  • G02C 7/06 - LensesLens systems bifocalLensesLens systems multifocal
  • G02C 7/10 - Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the darkSunglasses

86.

Optical designs of electronic contact lens to decrease myopia progression

      
Application Number 17250507
Grant Number 11402662
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-26
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Grant Date 2022-08-02
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wyss, Beat
  • Fehr, Jean-Noël
  • Noronha, Glenn
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Sauvet, Julien
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Oggenfuss, Christian
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

A soft contact lens comprises a plurality of light sources coupled to a plurality of optical elements. The plurality of light sources and the plurality of optical elements are embedded in a soft contact lens material. Each of said plurality of optical elements generates an image focused in front of a peripheral retina of a wearer. In some embodiments, each of the images is focused at a distance in front of the peripheral retina at a location, and each of the images comprises a depth of focus and a spatial resolution. The depth of focus can be less than the distance, and the spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the peripheral retina at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

87.

Device to prevent retinal hypoxia

      
Application Number 17250278
Grant Number 11624937
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-03
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gupta, Amitava
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

A contact lens configured to decrease dark adaptation comprises one or more LEDs and directs light from the LED away from the fovea and toward the parafovea or perifoveal regions of the retain. In some embodiments, soft contact lens embedded with one or more arrays of microLEDs and electronics operating the LEDs is configured to be worn at night in order to inhibit dark adaptation and reduce oxygen consumption by the rods. The contact lens may be made of a single layer of a contact lens material or multiple layers sandwiching a flexible transparent plastic layer comprising the electronics and the LED arrays. The contact lens may be made of a hydrophilic hydrogel material that is biocompatible to the human cornea, or a silicone hydrogel material. The contact lens may be spherical and may provide refractive correction to the eye of the wearer.

IPC Classes  ?

88.

CHARGING CASE FOR ELECTRONIC CONTACT LENS

      
Application Number US2021070166
Publication Number 2021/168481
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-19
Publication Date 2021-08-26
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Burgener, Marco
  • Butscher, Jonas
  • Sanmugarajah, Praveenth
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A contact lens charging case comprises a container sized and shaped to receive an electronic contact lens ("eCL") and charging coil to couple to a coil of the eCL. In some embodiments, the charging coil comprises a diameter larger than a diameter of the coil of the eCL, so as to decrease sensitivity of the location and orientation of the eCL in the container and improve coupling between the coils. In some embodiments, the charging coil is dimensioned so as to extend at least partially around the container that receives the eCL.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
  • H02K 5/00 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports
  • A45C 11/04 - Spectacle casesPince-nez cases
  • G02C 7/04 - Contact lenses for the eyes

89.

Miniaturized mobile, low cost optical coherence tomography system for home based ophthalmic applications

      
Application Number 17248850
Grant Number 11627874
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-10
First Publication Date 2021-08-05
Grant Date 2023-04-18
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Scheibler, Lukas
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Schnell, Urban
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure thickness of the retina are presented. The systems may be compact, handheld, provide in-home monitoring, allow the patient to measure himself or herself, and be robust enough to be dropped while still measuring the retina reliably.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers

90.

DATABASE OF RETINAL PHYSIOLOGY DERIVED FROM OPHTHALMIC MEASUREMENTS PERFORMED BY PATIENTS

      
Application Number US2021070023
Publication Number 2021/146748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-12
Publication Date 2021-07-22
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Junghans, Martin
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Pfister, Matthias

Abstract

A homebased retinal monitoring system comprises a retinal scanning module and a visual acuity assessment module. The modules are operated by a software system that is interfaced with a web portal. The web portal interfaces a web-based server and a database that is compliant with one or more of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or General Data Protection Regulation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records

91.

OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY PATIENT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR HOME BASED OPHTHALMIC APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number US2020070486
Publication Number 2021/134087
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-02
Publication Date 2021-07-01
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Kubota, Ryo

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure retinal data are presented. The systems may be compact, provide in-home monitoring, and have automation to allow the patient to measure himself or herself.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers
  • G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes

92.

KG

      
Serial Number 90979974
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-06-16
Registration Date 2024-08-06
Owner Acucela Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Wearable ophthalmological devices to be worn in the manner of eyeglasses, smart glasses and smart contact lenses to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression

93.

Methods for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and other ophthalmic diseases

      
Application Number 16934715
Grant Number 11795136
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-21
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bavik, Claes Olof
  • Henry, Susan Hayes
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Kuksa, Vladimir A.

Abstract

Methods are provided herein for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases or conditions such as an ophthalmic disease or disorder associated with diabetes in a patient. Also provided herein are methods of treating retinopathy of prematurity in a patient. Further, provided herein are methods for treating wet age-related macular degeneration in a patient. The methods comprise administration of compounds disclosed herein to a patient in need thereof that inhibit or slow one or more signs or symptoms of such conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 215/08 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated and acyclic with only one hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton
  • A61K 31/138 - Aryloxyalkylamines, e.g. propranolol, tamoxifen, phenoxybenzamine
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
  • A61K 31/137 - Arylalkylamines, e.g. amphetamine, epinephrine, salbutamol, ephedrine
  • C07C 211/27 - Compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton having amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an unsaturated carbon skeleton containing at least one six-membered aromatic ring having amino groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring by saturated carbon chains
  • C07C 217/20 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring the six-membered aromatic ring or condensed ring system containing that ring being further substituted by halogen atoms, by trihalomethyl, nitro or nitroso groups, or by singly-bound oxygen atoms
  • C07C 323/32 - Thiols, sulfides, hydropolysulfides or polysulfides substituted by halogen, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, or by sulfur atoms not being part of thio groups containing thio groups and nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the same carbon skeleton having the sulfur atom of at least one of the thio groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring of the carbon skeleton having at least one of the nitrogen atoms bound to an acyclic carbon atom of the carbon skeleton
  • C07D 309/06 - Radicals substituted by oxygen atoms
  • A61K 31/35 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom
  • A61K 31/765 - Polymers containing oxygen

94.

Miniaturized mobile, low cost optical coherence tomography system for home based ophthalmic applications

      
Application Number 17247630
Grant Number 11357401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-18
First Publication Date 2021-05-06
Grant Date 2022-06-14
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Oggenfuss, Christian
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Scheibler, Lukas
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Schnell, Urban
  • Troller, Stefan
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Buscemi, Philip M.

Abstract

Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure thickness of the retina are presented. The systems may be compact, handheld, provide in-home monitoring, allow the patient to measure himself or herself, and be robust enough to be dropped while still measuring the retina reliably.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyesInstruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/13 - Ophthalmic microscopes

95.

Scan pattern and signal processing for optical coherence tomography

      
Application Number 16947728
Grant Number 10959613
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-13
First Publication Date 2021-03-30
Grant Date 2021-03-30
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Wyder, Stephan
  • Buscemi, Philip M.
  • Pfister, Matthias
  • Holzer, Alexander

Abstract

An OCT system for measuring a retina as part of an eye health monitoring and diagnosis system. The OCT system includes an OCT interferometer, where the interferometer comprises a light source or measurement beam and a scanner for moving the beam on the retina of a patient's eye, and a processor configured to execute instructions to cause the scanner to move the measurement beam on the retina in a scan pattern. The scan pattern is a continuous pattern that includes a plurality of lobes. The measurement beam may be caused to move on the retina by the motion of a mirror that intercepts and redirects the measurement beam. The mirror position may be altered by the application of a drive signal to one or more actuators that respond to the drive signal by rotating the mirror about an axis or axes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes

96.

ASSEMBLY PROCESS FOR AN ELECTRONIC SOFT CONTACT LENS DESIGNED TO INHIBIT PROGRESSION OF MYOPIA

      
Application Number US2020070542
Publication Number 2021/056018
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-15
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Fehr, Jean-Noël
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Saurer, Alain
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

An opto-electronic module is configured to fit between anterior and posterior surfaces of a contact lens. The opto-electronics module may comprise a plurality of light sources configured to direct a plurality of light beams to a region of the retina away from the fovea and in some embodiments away from the macula. Each of the plurality of light sources may comprises an LED and one or more projection optics. Each of the projection optics can be coupled to an LED with an adhesive prior to placing the opto-electronics module on a layer of contact lens material. The opto-electronics module may comprise a flex PCB with the plurality of light sources, an antenna, a battery, a capacitor and a processor supported on the flex PCB.

IPC Classes  ?

97.

Alkoxy compounds for disease treatment

      
Application Number 16865195
Grant Number 11446261
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-01
First Publication Date 2021-03-18
Grant Date 2022-09-20
Owner Acucela Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Scott, Ian L.
  • Kuksa, Vladimir A.
  • Orme, Mark W.
  • Little, Jr., Thomas L.
  • Gall, Anna
  • Hong, Feng

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, particularly ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Provided herein are alkoxyl derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The subject compositions are useful for treating and preventing ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt's Disease.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/137 - Arylalkylamines, e.g. amphetamine, epinephrine, salbutamol, ephedrine
  • C07C 217/60 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton with amino groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by carbon chains not further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms linked by carbon chains having two carbon atoms between the amino groups and the six-membered aromatic ring or the condensed ring system containing that ring
  • C07C 217/62 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton with amino groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by carbon chains not further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms linked by carbon chains having at least three carbon atoms between the amino groups and the six-membered aromatic ring or the condensed ring system containing that ring
  • C07C 217/64 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton with amino groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by carbon chains further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms
  • C07C 217/72 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton with amino groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by carbon chains further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms with singly-bound oxygen atoms and six-membered aromatic rings bound to the same carbon atom of the carbon chain linked by carbon chains having at least three carbon atoms between the amino groups and the six-membered aromatic ring or the condensed ring system containing that ring
  • C07C 225/16 - Compounds containing amino groups and doubly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton, at least one of the doubly-bound oxygen atoms not being part of a —CHO group, e.g. amino ketones having amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being unsaturated and containing six-membered aromatic rings
  • C07C 229/38 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and carboxyl groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton
  • C07C 233/18 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to a carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms with the substituted hydrocarbon radical bound to the nitrogen atom of the carboxamide group by an acyclic carbon atom having the carbon atom of the carboxamide group bound to a hydrogen atom or to a carbon atom of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton
  • C07C 235/08 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by oxygen atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and singly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms
  • C07C 251/86 - Hydrazones having doubly-bound carbon atoms of hydrazone groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings
  • C07C 279/08 - Derivatives of guanidine, i.e. compounds containing the group the singly-bound nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups having nitrogen atoms of guanidine groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of a carbon skeleton being further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms
  • C07C 317/28 - SulfonesSulfoxides having sulfone or sulfoxide groups and nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the same carbon skeleton with sulfone or sulfoxide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton
  • C07C 323/25 - Thiols, sulfides, hydropolysulfides or polysulfides substituted by halogen, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, or by sulfur atoms not being part of thio groups containing thio groups and nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the same carbon skeleton having the sulfur atoms of the thio groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated
  • C07D 277/24 - Radicals substituted by oxygen atoms
  • C07D 309/06 - Radicals substituted by oxygen atoms
  • C07C 217/20 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring the six-membered aromatic ring or condensed ring system containing that ring being further substituted by halogen atoms, by trihalomethyl, nitro or nitroso groups, or by singly-bound oxygen atoms
  • C07C 215/20 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being saturated the carbon skeleton being saturated and containing rings
  • C07C 309/06 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton containing halogen atoms, or nitro or nitroso groups bound to the carbon skeleton
  • C07C 217/84 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino groups and etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton having amino groups and etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of non-condensed six-membered aromatic rings of the same non-condensed six-membered aromatic ring the oxygen atom of at least one of the etherified hydroxy groups being further bound to an acyclic carbon atom
  • C07C 323/33 - Thiols, sulfides, hydropolysulfides or polysulfides substituted by halogen, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, or by sulfur atoms not being part of thio groups containing thio groups and nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups, bound to the same carbon skeleton having the sulfur atom of at least one of the thio groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring of the carbon skeleton having at least one of the nitrogen atoms bound to a carbon atom of the same non-condensed six-membered aromatic ring
  • A61K 31/165 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide
  • A61K 31/222 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids of acyclic acids, e.g. pravastatin with compounds having aromatic groups, e.g. dipivefrine, ibopamine

98.

KUBOTA GLASS

      
Application Number 1580899
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-01-29
Registration Date 2021-01-29
Owner Acucela, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services

Goods & Services

Eyeglasses; lenses for eyeglasses; contact lenses; video displays; AR, VR and other XR display devices; smart glasses to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression; smart contact lenses to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression; recorded software for use in designing, manufacturing and/or operating eyeglasses, lenses, and video display devices to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression. Wearable devices to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression. Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in designing, manufacturing and operating eyeglasses, lenses, and video display devices to delay, prevent and/or reverse myopia progression. Medical services for the prevention or treatment of myopia.

99.

Method and apparatus for treating refractive error of the eye

      
Application Number 17052906
Grant Number 12226647
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-03
First Publication Date 2021-03-11
Grant Date 2025-02-18
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A source of light energy such as a source of violet light energy is coupled to a structure configured to contact the eye. The light source and structure are arranged to provide therapeutic amounts of violet light energy to the eye in order to inhibit the progression of refractive error such as myopia. The light source can be configured in many ways and may comprise a radioisotope and a phosphorescent material. The structure configured to contact the eye may comprise a contact lens or an implant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 5/06 - Radiation therapy using light
  • A61N 5/067 - Radiation therapy using light using laser light
  • G02C 7/04 - Contact lenses for the eyes

100.

Device for projecting images on the retina

      
Application Number 16947537
Grant Number 11358001
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-05
First Publication Date 2021-02-04
Grant Date 2022-06-14
Owner ACUCELA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Ryo
  • Haroud, Karim
  • Wyss, Beat
  • Bernhard, Hans
  • Fehr, Jean-Noël
  • Weber, Patrizia
  • Haeberli, Moritz
  • Gupta, Amitava

Abstract

A device to stimulate the retina comprises one or more light sources coupled to one or more optical elements. The one or more optical elements is configured to illuminate the retina with one or more images at a location away from a fovea of a wearer. In some embodiments, each of the one or more images comprises a depth of focus and a spatial resolution. The one or more images can be formed at a distance anterior to the retina, at a distance posterior to the retina or on the retina. In some embodiments, the depth of focus is less than the distance, and the spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the retina at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

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