Patents by Inventor Katherine Hardy

Katherine Hardy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BIOCOMPATIBLE CATHODE SLURRY FOR USE IN BIOCOMPATIBLE BATTERIES FOR A CONTACT LENS
    Publication number: 20170229730
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities comprising active cathode chemistry. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some examples, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Katherine Hardy, Edward R. Kernick, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Methods and apparatus to form three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements
    Patent number: 9406969
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements are described. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatus to form the three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements involve forming conductive traces on the three-dimensional surfaces and depositing active elements of the energization elements on the conductive traces. The active elements are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some embodiments, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Katherine Hardy
  • Liquid meniscus lens with improved saline formulation
    Patent number: 9244203
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a high-efficiency Electrowetting saline solution formulation. Specific embodiments include high-efficiency Electrowetting saline formulations that maximize the electrical performance of an arcuate liquid meniscus lens incorporated in an ophthalmic lens and operated using direct current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel B. Otts, Katherine Hardy, Sharika Snook, Adam Toner, James Daniel Riall, Randall B. Pugh
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM THREE-DIMENSIONAL BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20140272522
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements are described. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatus to form the three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements involve forming conductive traces on the three-dimensional surfaces and depositing active elements of the energization elements on the conductive traces. The active elements are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some embodiments, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Katherine Hardy
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM PRINTED BATTERIES ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140000101
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus to form energization elements upon electrical interconnects on Three-dimensional Surfaces. In some embodiments, the present invention includes incorporating the Three-dimensional Surfaces with electrical interconnects and energization elements into an insert for incorporation into ophthalmic Lenses. In some embodiments, the formed insert may be directly used as an ophthalmic Lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Katherine Hardy, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM PRINTED BATTERIES ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140002788
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form energization elements upon electrical interconnects on three-dimensional surfaces are described. In some embodiments, the present invention includes incorporating the three-dimensional surfaces with electrical interconnects and energization elements into an insert for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses. In some embodiments, the formed insert may be directly used as an ophthalmic lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel Otts, Randall Pugh, Frederick Flitsch, Katherine Hardy
  • LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH IMPROVED SALINE FORMULATION
    Publication number: 20130229618
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a high-efficiency Electrowetting saline solution formulation. Specific embodiments include high-efficiency Electrowetting saline formulations that maximize the electrical performance of an arcuate liquid meniscus lens incorporated in an ophthalmic lens and operated using direct current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel B. Otts, Katherine Hardy, Sharika Snook, Adam Toner, James Daniel Riall, Randall B. Pugh