Patent application number | Description | Published |
20140273067 | FLOWCELL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICLE ANALYSIS IN BLOOD SAMPLES - The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, compositions, and methods for analyzing a sample containing particles. In some aspects the system comprises an analyzer which may be a visual analyzer. In one aspect, this disclosure relates to a particle imaging system comprising a flowcell through which a sample containing particles is caused to flow, and a high optical resolution imaging device which captures images for image analysis of samples. Other compositions, methods and features of this disclosure are disclosed herein. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273068 | AUTOFOCUS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICLE ANALYSIS IN BLOOD SAMPLES - Particles such as blood cells can be categorized and counted by a digital image processor. A digital microscope camera can be directed into a flowcell defining a symmetrically narrowing flowpath in which the sample stream flows in a ribbon flattened by flow and viscosity parameters between layers of sheath fluid. A contrast pattern for autofocusing is provided on the flowcell, for example at an edge of a rear illumination opening. The image processor assesses focus accuracy from pixel data contrast. A positioning motor moves the microscope and/or flowcell along the optical axis for autofocusing on the contrast pattern target. The processor then displaces microscope and flowcell by a known distance between the contrast pattern and the sample stream, thus focusing on the sample stream. Blood cell images are collected from that position until autofocus is reinitiated, periodically, by input signal, or when detecting temperature changes or focus inaccuracy in the image data. | 09-18-2014 |
20140315238 | SHEATH FLUID SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICLE ANALYSIS IN BLOOD SAMPLES - Aspects and embodiments of the instant disclosure provide a particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent for a particle analyzer used to analyze particles contained in a sample. An exemplary particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent includes an aqueous solution, a viscosity modifier, and/or a buffer. | 10-23-2014 |
20140329265 | FLOWCELL, SHEATH FLUID, AND AUTOFOCUS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICLE ANALYSIS IN URINE SAMPLES - The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, compositions, and methods for analyzing a sample containing particles. A particle imaging system or analyzer can include a flowcell through which a urine sample containing particles is caused to flow, and a high optical resolution imaging device which captures images for image analysis. A contrast pattern for autofocusing is provided on the flowcell. The image processor assesses focus accuracy from pixel data contrast. A positioning motor moves the microscope and/or flowcell along the optical axis for autofocusing on the contrast pattern target. The processor then displaces microscope and flowcell by a known distance between the contrast pattern and the sample stream, thus focusing on the sample stream. Cell or particle images are collected from that position until autofocus is reinitiated, periodically, by input signal, or when detecting temperature changes or focus inaccuracy in the image data. | 11-06-2014 |
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20080312738 | Multifocal Iol - Intraocular lens consisting of a centrally located lens part with supporting parts (haptics) on either side. According to the invention one supporting part is non-deformable and another supporting part, located approximately opposite said supporting part, is deformable. In this way it is achieved that when the ciliary cell contracts the reduction in the space therein is used for moving the centre of the lens part. By arranging the transition between distance and near part in a multifocal lens on said centre, switching from the distance part to the near part can be obtained for the user in an almost natural way. | 12-18-2008 |
20090023879 | HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX MONOMERS AND (CO)POLYMERS PREPARED THEREFROM - The present invention relates to high refractive index monomers according to formula (I) and (co)polymers comprising such high refractive index monomers. The 5 (co)polymers are highly suitable for the manufacture of optical articles, in particular flexible optical articles, more in particular intraocular lenses. | 01-22-2009 |
20090054978 | INTRAOCULAR LENSES ESSENTIALLY FREE FROM GLISTENINGS -
The present invention relates a method for manufacturing an intraocular lens in a closed mould, wherein an acrylic monomer composition containing a single high refractive index monomer according to formula (I): is polymerized by employing an initiator that is activated by light having a wavelength of 390 nm or more. | 02-26-2009 |
20100069544 | HYDROGEL CONTACT LENS COMPRISING A POLYMER COMPRISING A CARBOXY BETAINE ESTER MONOMER - Hydrogel contact lens comprising a polymer composition obtainable by polymerising a monomer mixture comprising (a) a betaine ester and (b) an alkyl (meth) acrylate. The hydrogel contact lens has a high affinity for water, high water content and a high water retaining capability and provides a contact lens wearer with a high wearing comfort. | 03-18-2010 |
20110021733 | INTRAOCULAR LENSES ESSENTIALLY FREE FROM GLISTENINGS - The present invention relates a method for manufacturing an intraocular lens, wherein an acrylic monomer composition containing a single high refractive index monomer is polymerized. An intraocular lens obtainable by the method is also provided. | 01-27-2011 |
20120029631 | OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH OPTICAL SECTORS - The invention relates to an ophthalmic lens comprising a main lens part, a recessed part, an optical centre, and an optical axis through said optical centre, said main lens part having at least one boundary with said recessed part, said main lens part having an optical power of between about −20 to about +35 dioptre, said recessed part positioned at a distance of less than 2 mm from said optical centre and comprising a near part having a relative dioptre of about +1.0 to about +5.0 with respect to the optical power of said main lens part, said boundary or boundaries of said recessed lens part with said main lens part form a blending part or blending parts, are shaped to refract light away from said optical axis, and have a curvature resulting in a loss of light, within a circle with a diameter of 4 mm around said optical centre, of less than about 15%. | 02-02-2012 |
20120095370 | INTRA OCULAR LENS - The invention relates to a intra lens ( | 04-19-2012 |
20130226194 | DEVICE FOR INSERTING AN INTRA-OCULAR LENS - An IOL (intraocular lens) injector system comprises an IOL injector ( | 08-29-2013 |
20140067060 | OPHTHALMIC LENS HAVING ENHANCED OPTICAL BLENDING ZONE - An intraocular lens with a lens comprises a main lens part having a main lens surface and a main optical axis defining radial, tangential and axial directions; and a recessed part having a recess surface and extending between said main optical axis and a circumference of said lens, the recessed part comprising a secondary lens part with a secondary lens surface having a positive relative optical power with respect to an optical power of said main lens surface. The main lens surface extends in an outward radial direction towards a main lens outer circumference section remote from said the optical axis. The main lens outer circumference section and the main lens surface define an imaginary main lens outer circumference section that would have at least partially provided a main lens outer circumference together with the main lens outer circumference section in case the recessed part would have been absent; and an imaginary main lens surface section that would have been part of the main lens surface in case said recessed part would have been absent, the recess surface being recessed with respect to the imaginary main lens surface section. The recessed part extends in an outward radial direction to an outer recess boundary remote from said main optical axis, the outer recess boundary extending along or beyond said imaginary main lens outer circumference section as seen in an outward radial direction. | 03-06-2014 |
20140172091 | OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH OPTICAL SECTORS - An ophthalmic lens comprising a main lens part, a recessed part, an optical centre, and an optical axis through the optical centre, the main lens part having at least one boundary with the recessed part, the main lens part having an optical power of between about −20 to about +35 dioptre, the recessed part positioned at a distance of less than 2 mm from the optical centre and including a near part having a relative dioptre of about +1.0 to about +5.0 with respect to the optical power of the main lens part, the boundary or boundaries of the recessed lens part with the main lens part form a blending part or blending parts, are shaped to refract light away from the optical axis, and have a curvature resulting in a loss of light, within a circle with a diameter of 4 mm around the optical centre, of less than about 15%. | 06-19-2014 |
20140243972 | Intraocular lens - Intraocular lens for insertion into the human eye includes an optic having a posterior surface for facing towards the posterior chamber of the human eye; an anterior surface for facing away from the posterior chamber of the human eye, the anterior surface being at least substantially convex; a main lens formed by corresponding surface sections of the anterior and posterior surfaces, the main lens having an optical axis and a base optical power; and an additional surface section at a distance from the optical axis, the additional surface section including at least one additional section part providing for an optical power different from the base optical power. The posterior surface is substantially flat or at least substantially concave, and includes a substantially flat or at least substantially concave main posterior surface section, the main lens being formed by the anterior surface and the main posterior surface section. | 08-28-2014 |