公开(公告)号：US07903331B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US11828432

申请日：2007-07-26

Applicant: Steven D. Cech

Inventor： Steven D. Cech

IPC: G02B21/00

CPC classification number: G02B21/24 ,  A61B3/13 ,  A61B90/20 ,  A61B90/36 ,  A61B90/50 ,  G02B21/0012

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a microscope is provided comprising a microscope assembly and a lens positioner. The lens positioner comprises a tension control assembly, an adjustable lens extension assembly, and a tensile cord coupling the tension control assembly to the adjustable lens extension assembly. The tension control assembly is configured to control the degree of tension in the tensile cord. The adjustable lens extension assembly comprises a flexible linkage subassembly and a lens support subassembly. The flexible linkage subassembly comprises a proximal end and a distal end and is configured such that the distal end is movable relative to the proximal end through a plurality of degrees of freedom of movement. The lens support subassembly is secured to the distal end of the flexible linkage subassembly. The flexible linkage subassembly is further configured such that the ease at which its distal end moves relative to its proximal end is a function of the degree of tension in the tensile cord, as controlled by the tension control assembly.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例，提供了包括显微镜组件和透镜定位器的显微镜。 透镜定位器包括张力控制组件，可调透镜延伸组件和将张力控制组件连接到可调节透镜延伸组件的拉伸帘线。 张力控制组件被配置为控制拉伸绳索中的张力。 可调透镜延伸组件包括柔性连接子组件和透镜支撑子组件。 柔性连接子组件包括近端和远端，并且构造成使得远端可通过多个自由度相对于近端移动。 透镜支撑子组件固定到柔性连接子组件的远端。 柔性联动子组件进一步构造成使得其远端相对于其近端移动的容易程度是由张力控制组件控制的拉伸绳索中的张力程度的函数。

公开(公告)号：US07499219B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-03

申请号：US11391922

申请日：2006-03-28

Applicant: Steven D. Cech ,  Timothy D. Edwards ,  Sean P. McGinnis

Inventor： Steven D. Cech ,  Timothy D. Edwards ,  Sean P. McGinnis

IPC: G02B3/00 ,  G02B7/02

CPC classification number: G02B3/00 ,  C03C3/068 ,  G02B3/04

Abstract: An autoclavable diagnostic ophthalmic lens system includes a biconvex lens element having front and rear surfaces and a housing in which the biconvex lens element is mounted. The biconvex lens element is fabricated from a glass having an index-of-refraction greater of 1.7 or greater. The glass composition meets the following parameters: (% SiO2 (by weight)+% B2O3) is less than 50%; % of alkali metal compounds+% of alkaline earth metal compounds is less than 10%; and (% SiO2+% B2O3)/(% rare earth compounds) is less than 1.

Abstract translation: 一种高压灭菌诊断眼科镜片系统，包括具有前表面和后表面的双凸透镜元件和安装双凸透镜元件的外壳。 双凸透镜元件由折射率大于1.7或更大的玻璃制成。 玻璃组合物满足以下参数：（％SiO2（重量％）+％B2O3）小于50％; 碱金属化合物的％+碱土金属化合物的％小于10％; 和（％SiO2 +％B2O3）/（％稀土化合物）小于1。

公开(公告)号：US07432453B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-07

申请号：US10972035

申请日：2004-10-22

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

IPC: G01G17/00

CPC classification number: G01G9/00 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01G15/00 ,  Y10S177/06

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for mass and/or volume measurements of manufactured articles. More particularly, this invention relates to a method and apparatus for mass and/or volume measurements that can be performed on-line in a part manufacturing process. On-line measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of the manufactured items is performed 100% on-line. Real-time process control information is based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of a manufactured item. Automated quality control inspection for manufactured articles is based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of manufactured items. A manufacturing closed-loop process is directly corrected to keep it within control limits based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of manufactured items soon after these items are manufactured.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造物品的质量和/或体积测量的方法和装置。 更具体地说，本发明涉及可以在零件制造过程中在线执行的质量和/或体积测量的方法和装置。 在制品的特定感兴趣区域中包含的材料的质量或体积的在线测量在线100％进行。 实时过程控制信息基于对制成物品的特定感兴趣区域中包含的材料的质量或体积的实时测量。 制造品的自动质量控制检查是基于实际测量包含在制造物品的特定感兴趣区域中的材料的质量或体积。 直接校正制造闭环过程，以便在制造这些物品之后不久，基于实时测量包含在制造物品的特定感兴趣区域中的材料的质量或体积，将其保持在控制限度内。

公开(公告)号：US20080013188A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11828432

申请日：2007-07-26

Applicant: Steven D. Cech

Inventor： Steven D. Cech

IPC: G02B15/14

CPC classification number: G02B21/24 ,  A61B3/13 ,  A61B90/20 ,  A61B90/36 ,  A61B90/50 ,  G02B21/0012

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a microscope is provided comprising a microscope assembly and a lens positioner. The lens positioner comprises a tension control assembly, an adjustable lens extension assembly, and a tensile cord coupling the tension control assembly to the adjustable lens extension assembly. The tension control assembly is configured to control the degree of tension in the tensile cord. The adjustable lens extension assembly comprises a flexible linkage subassembly and a lens support subassembly. The flexible linkage subassembly comprises a proximal end and a distal end and is configured such that the distal end is movable relative to the proximal end through a plurality of degrees of freedom of movement. The lens support subassembly is secured to the distal end of the flexible linkage subassembly. The flexible linkage subassembly is further configured such that the ease at which its distal end moves relative to its proximal end is a function of the degree of tension in the tensile cord, as controlled by the tension control assembly.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例，提供了包括显微镜组件和透镜定位器的显微镜。 透镜定位器包括张力控制组件，可调透镜延伸组件和将张力控制组件连接到可调节透镜延伸组件的拉伸帘线。 张力控制组件被配置为控制拉伸绳索中的张力。 可调透镜延伸组件包括柔性连接子组件和透镜支撑子组件。 柔性连接子组件包括近端和远端，并且构造成使得远端可通过多个自由度相对于近端移动。 透镜支撑子组件固定到柔性连接子组件的远端。 柔性联动子组件进一步构造成使得其远端相对于其近端移动的容易程度是由张力控制组件控制的拉伸绳索中的张力程度的函数。

公开(公告)号：US20070171371A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-26

申请号：US11698360

申请日：2007-01-26

Applicant: Steven D. Cech ,  Stephen Jon Lawn

Inventor： Steven D. Cech ,  Stephen Jon Lawn

IPC: A61B3/00

CPC classification number: A61B3/12 ,  A61B3/13 ,  A61B3/135 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B3/04 ,  G02B21/0012 ,  G02B27/0025

Abstract: An improved diagnostic ophthalmic lens using extra-low dispersion material, defined by having an Abbe Number, Vd>80, is provided. Such a single element diagnostic ophthalmic lens may be used for examination of the eye in conjunction with either an Indirect Ophthalmoscope or a Slit Lamp Biomicroscope.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用超低分散材料的改进的诊断眼科镜片，其通过具有阿贝数，V 80限定。 这种单一元件诊断眼科镜片可以用于与间接眼镜或狭缝灯生物显微镜结合的眼睛检查。

公开(公告)号：US06872895B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-29

申请号：US10074370

申请日：2002-02-12

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

IPC: G01F23/28 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01G9/00 ,  G01G15/00 ,  G01G17/00

CPC classification number: G01G9/00 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01G15/00 ,  Y10S177/06

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for mass and/or volume measurements of manufactured articles. More particularly, this invention relates to a method and apparatus for mass and/or volume measurements that can be performed on-line in a part manufacturing process. On-line measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of the manufactured items is performed 100% on-line. Real-time process control information is based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of a manufactured item. Automated quality control inspection for manufactured articles is based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of manufactured items. A manufacturing closed-loop process is directly corrected to keep it within control limits based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of manufactured items soon after these items are manufactured.

公开(公告)号：US11072094B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-27

申请号：US11351030

申请日：2006-02-09

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Noel Edward Morgan

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Noel Edward Morgan

IPC: B29C49/68 ,  B29B13/02 ,  A23L5/10 ,  A23L5/30 ,  A23L3/005 ,  A23L3/26 ,  B29C49/64 ,  B29C49/78 ,  H05B3/00 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C49/06

Abstract: A system for direct injection of selected thermal-infrared (IR) wavelength radiation or energy into articles for a wide range of processing purposes is provided. These purposes may include heating, raising or maintaining the temperature of articles, or stimulating a target item in a range of different industrial, medical, consumer, or commercial circumstances. The system is especially applicable to operations that require or benefit from the ability to irradiate at specifically selected wavelengths or to pulse or inject the radiation. The system is particularly advantageous when functioning at higher speeds and in a non-contact environment with the target.

公开(公告)号：US10857722B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-08

申请号：US11448630

申请日：2006-06-07

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Noel Edward Morgan ,  Denwood F. Ross, III

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Noel Edward Morgan ,  Denwood F. Ross, III

IPC: B29C49/64 ,  B29C48/92 ,  B29B13/02 ,  B29C49/78 ,  H05B3/00 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C49/06

Abstract: A laser diode based system for direct injection of selected thermal-infrared (IR) wavelength radiation or energy into articles for a wide range of processing purposes is provided. These purposes may include heating, raising or maintaining the temperature of articles, or stimulating a target item in a wide range of different industrial, medical, consumer, or commercial applications. The system is especially applicable to operations that require or benefit from the ability to irradiate at specifically selected wavelengths or to pulse or inject the radiation. The system is particularly advantageous when functioning at higher speeds and in a non-contact environment with the target.

公开(公告)号：US08598557B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US10519180

申请日：2003-06-20

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Thomas H. Palombo ,  Michael L. Yoder ,  Jesse C. Booher ,  Terry L. Graves

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Thomas H. Palombo ,  Michael L. Yoder ,  Jesse C. Booher ,  Terry L. Graves

IPC: G01N21/86 ,  G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/8806

Abstract: This application relates to an apparatus and method for providing patterned illumination fields for use within process control and article inspection applications. More specifically, it pertains to the use of patterned illuminators to enable visual surface inspection of polished objects such as ball bearings. The use of patterned illuminators properly disposed in relation to a polished part under inspection allows small surface imperfections such as scratches and pits to become visible against the normal surface background. The use of carefully engineered illuminators facilitates advantageous defect-site scattering from generally dark field sources. The patterned nature of the illuminators defined by this invention allows the complete surface of three-dimensional parts to be effectively highlighted using dark field illumination fields.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于提供在过程控制和物品检查应用中使用的图案化照明场的装置和方法。 更具体地说，它涉及图案化照明器的使用以使得诸如球轴承之类的抛光物体的视觉表面检查。 相对于被检查的抛光部分适当地设置的图案照明器的使用允许诸如划痕和凹坑的小表面缺陷对于正常表面背景变得可见。 使用精心设计的照明器有助于从一般暗场光源获得有利的缺陷点散射。 由本发明限定的照明器的图案性质允许使用暗场照明场有效地突出显示三维部分的完整表面。

公开(公告)号：US07946706B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US11351368

申请日：2006-02-10

Applicant: Steven D. Cech ,  Aaron V. Weber

Inventor： Steven D. Cech ,  Aaron V. Weber

IPC: G02C7/02 ,  A61F2/14

CPC classification number: G02B7/021 ,  A61B3/1208 ,  A61B3/125 ,  A61F9/007 ,  G02B21/0012

Abstract: This invention is directed towards ophthalmic lenses used to assist during vitreoretinal surgery. More specifically, it is directed towards ophthalmic lenses that are constructed to generate a high-resolution image of the retinal surface during surgery while maintaining a minimal mechanical envelop all while using materials and assembly methods compatible with autoclave sterilization techniques.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在玻璃体视网膜手术期间辅助的眼科镜片。 更具体地，它涉及眼科镜片，其构造成在手术期间产生视网膜表面的高分辨率图像，同时在使用与高压灭菌技术相容的材料和组装方法的同时保持最小的机械包封。