Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Dimitri A Chernyak

This inventor holds 44 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications, plus 9 CIPO patents and 20 EPO patents, primarily in Laser Eye Surgery. Top assignees: Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC, Amo Development, LLC, Visx, Inc.. Active years: 2006-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dimitri A Chernyak. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dimitri-a-chernyak

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 44 (Patent Applications = 9)

% Patents Active = 59.1

CIPO Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 4)

EPO Patents = 20 (Patent Applications = 14)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 527(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Los Gatos, CA (US) (2006 - 2008)
Sunnvale, CA (US) (2008)
Santa Clara, CA (US) (2007 - 2019)
Belmont, MA (US) (2021)
Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2006 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

22 out of 98

Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC

Years Active: 2006-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Femtosecond Laser

Wavefront Measurement

Pupilometer

Refractive Surgery

Treatment Validation

Corneal Topography

Optical Measurement

Torsional Orientation

Ablation Centration

Spherical Aberration

Fourier Reconstruction

Clinical Applications

44 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12201560 - Femtosecond laser system and methods for photorefractive keratectomy (2025-01-21),

2. 11529259 - Femtosecond laser system and methods for photorefractive keratectomy (2022-12-20),

3. 10973685 - Systems and methods for reducing spherical aberration using periphery modification (2021-04-13),

4. 10292864 - Wavefront measurement pre-smoothing systems and methods (2019-05-21),

5. 10251783 - Methods and systems for tracking a torsional orientation and position of an eye (2019-04-09),

6. 10098785 - Treatment validation systems and methods (2018-10-16),

7. 10098783 - Tilt compensation, measurement, and associated adjustment of refractive prescriptions during surgical and other treatments of the eye (2018-10-16),

8. 9814620 - Systems and methods for treatment deconvolution using multi-scale kernels (2017-11-14),

9. 9668649 - System and methods for mitigating changes in pupil size during laser refractive surgery to maintain ablation centration (2017-06-06),

10. 9659151 - Systems and methods for treatment target deconvolution (2017-05-23),

11. 9655513 - Wavefront measurement pre-smoothing systems and methods (2017-05-23),

12. 9596983 - Methods and systems for tracking a torsional orientation and position of an eye (2017-03-21),

13. 9592155 - Calibrating laser beam position and shape using an image capture device (2017-03-14),

14. 9501621 - Treatment validation systems and methods (2016-11-22),

15. 9498117 - Systems and methods for treatment deconvolution using dual scale kernels (2016-11-22),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Dimitri A. Chernyak - Pioneering Femtosecond Laser Technologies

Introduction: Dimitri A. Chernyak, based in Santa Clara, CA, is an esteemed inventor with an impressive portfolio of 44 patents. His contributions primarily lie in the realm of ophthalmic laser technology, specifically in procedures involving photorefractive keratectomy. Chernyak's innovative approaches have significantly advanced the accuracy and effectiveness of laser-assisted eye surgeries.

Latest Patents: Among his most notable recent patents is the "Femtosecond Laser System and Methods for Photorefractive Keratectomy." This invention relates to the development of advanced ophthalmic laser procedures, with a focus on systems and methods for creating lenticular laser incisions. The patented system includes a laser delivery mechanism that emits a pulsed laser beam directed at a target within a patient’s eye. It incorporates an XY-scan device to deflect the laser beam and a Z-scan device that adjusts the focus depth of the pulsating laser. Additionally, the system features a controller designed to generate either a top and bottom lenticular incision or solely a bottom incision in the lens of the eye.

Career Highlights: Dimitri A. Chernyak has significantly contributed to the field of laser technologies and ophthalmic applications throughout his career. He has worked with leading organizations such as Amo Manufacturing USA, LLC and Amo Development, LLC, where his expertise in laser systems has facilitated the development of groundbreaking ophthalmic surgical tools.

Collaborations: Chernyak's innovative journey has been enriched through collaborations with notable professionals in the industry. Among his coworkers are Charles E. Campbell and Guangming Dai, whose combined knowledge and experience have further propelled advancements in the field of ophthalmic laser technologies.

Conclusion: Dimitri A. Chernyak’s work exemplifies the power of innovation in transforming medical technology. His 44 patents and continued pursuit of excellence in femtosecond laser systems have not only advanced ophthalmic surgery but also set new standards in patient care. As the field of ophthalmology continues to evolve, Chernyak's contributions will undoubtedly remain influential for years to come.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.