Patents by Inventor Michael Stutz
Michael Stutz 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).
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Publication number: 20220274307Abstract: A method for verifying whether a molding insert (1a, 1b) is accurately mounted to a tooling plate (2a, 2b) comprises the steps of: a) providing a confocal sensor (3a, 3b); b) arranging the confocal sensor (3a, 3b) such that a confocal sensor reference plane (32a, 32b) as well as a tooling plate reference plane (22a, 22b) are normal to a mounting axis (21a, 21b) of the tooling plate and spaced from each other by a predetermined first distance (d1, e1); c) measuring a second distance (d2, e2) between the confocal sensor reference plane (32a, 32b) and a central impingement location (11a, 11b) on a molding surface (12a, 12b) of the molding insert (1a, 1b); d) based on the measured second distance (d2, e2) as well as based on the predetermined first distance (d1, e1), determining a third distance (d3, e3) of the central impingement location (11a, 11b) relative to the tooling plate reference plane (22a, 22b); e) comparing the third distance (d3, e3) with a predetermined target distance, and f) determining that theType: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Jan Bernard, Michael Stutz, Thomas Tonn
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Publication number: 20220152958Abstract: A mold unit (22) for molding ophthalmic lenses comprises: an adapter piece (220) comprising an opening (2200) extending around a longitudinal axis (2201); a sleeve (221) fixedly connected to the adapter piece (220) and extending through the opening (2200) of the adapter piece (220); a lens mold (222) rigidly mounted to the sleeve (221); an adjustment ring (224) firmly attached to the sleeve (221) to circumferentially surround a portion of the sleeve (221). The adjustment ring (224) comprises a flat circular outer engagement surface (2244), and the adapter piece (220) comprises at least one clamping block (2211) having a flat inner clamping surface (2214).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Michael Stutz, Jan Bernard, Giovanni Campanelli, Lukas Lomb, Matthias Schwab
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Publication number: 20210371150Abstract: A carrier for carrying an ophthalmic lens during its treatment in a bath comprises: a basket (10) comprising a basket wall defining a concave cavity (50) for accommodating an ophthalmic lens, the basket (10) further comprising a plurality of recesses (17) arranged in the basket wall at different angular locations along the circumference of the basket (10), each recess (17) being arranged to extend downwardly from an upper rim (15) of the basket wall; and a retainer (20) comprising a plurality of retainer arms (21), the retainer arms (21) being arranged in a star-shaped configuration at angular locations corresponding to the angular locations of the recesses (17), to in an assembled state of two such carriers (1) extends into a corresponding one of the plurality of recesses (17) in the basket wall to retain the ophthalmic lens in the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Thomas Leibold, Jennifer Schmitt, Katrin Sylke Struckmeier, Michael Stutz
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Patent number: 10759126Abstract: A carrier for carrying an ophthalmic lens comprises: a basket (10) comprising a basket wall defining a concave cavity for accommodating an ophthalmic lens (100), the basket further comprising at least three recesses (12) arranged in the basket wall at different locations along the circumference of the basket (10); and a retainer (20) comprising at least three retainer arms (21) arranged in a star-shaped configuration corresponding to the arrangement of the recesses (12) along the circumference of the basket (10). In an assembled state each retainer arm (21) of the retainer (20) engages with a corresponding one of the recesses (12) in the basket wall of the basket (10) to retain the ophthalmic lens (100) in the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Michael Stutz, Thomas Leibold, Jennifer Schmitt, Roger Biel, Matthias Braun, Katrin Sylke Struckmeier, Michael Frederick Waldern, Daniel Wilhelm
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Patent number: 10624981Abstract: A method of removing a liquid from a container (1) for accommodating an ophthalmic contact lens, in particular a soft contact lens, during transporting the container (1) from a liquid bath (13) to a subsequent processing station (14), the method including the steps of: transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, generating suction (20), and applying the suction (20) to a bottom (11) of the container (1) during the step of transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, thereby removing the liquid from the container (1).Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Roger Biel, Andrea Kopp, Katrin Sylke Struckmeier, Michael Stutz
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Publication number: 20190117821Abstract: A method of removing a liquid from a container (1) for accommodating an ophthalmic contact lens, in particular a soft contact lens, during transporting the container (1) from a liquid bath (13) to a subsequent processing station (14), the method including the steps of: transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, generating suction (20), and applying the suction (20) to a bottom (11) of the container (1) during the step of transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, thereby removing the liquid from the container (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Roger Biel, Andrea Kopp, Katrin Sylke Struckmeier, Michael Stutz
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Patent number: 10195303Abstract: A method of removing a liquid from a container (1) for accommodating an ophthalmic contact lens, in particular a soft contact lens, during transporting the container (1) from a liquid bath (13) to a subsequent processing station (14), the method including the steps of: transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, generating suction (20), and applying the suction (20) to a bottom (11) of the container (1) during the step of transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, thereby removing the liquid from the container (1).Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Roger Biel, Andrea Kopp, Katrin Sylke Struckmeier, Michael Stutz
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Publication number: 20180281321Abstract: A carrier for carrying an ophthalmic lens comprises: a basket (10) comprising a basket wall defining a concave cavity for accommodating an ophthalmic lens (100), the basket further comprising at least three recesses (12) arranged in the basket wall at different locations along the circumference of the basket (10); and a retainer (20) comprising at least three retainer arms (21) arranged in a star-shaped configuration corresponding to the arrangement of the recesses (12) along the circumference of the basket (10). In an assembled state each retainer arm (21) of the retainer (20) engages with a corresponding one of the recesses (12) in the basket wall of the basket (10) to retain the ophthalmic lens (100) in the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Michael Stutz, Thomas Leibold, Jennifer Schmitt, Roger Biel, Matthias Braun, Katrin Sylke Struckmeier, Michael Frederick Waldern, Daniel Wilhelm
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Publication number: 20180272632Abstract: An apparatus for the thermal curing of a lens-forming material contained in a lens mold to form an ophthalmic lens comprises: a tray made of metal, the tray having a fixation opening, a mold support made of plastic, wherein the mold support has a fastener fixed to the tray at the fixation opening and fixing the mold support to the tray, wherein the mold support further has a positioning guide configured to position a lens mold on the mold support in a predetermined position relative to the tray and wherein the mold support further has a support surface, and a lens mold arranged on the mold support, the lens mold having a bearing surface resting on the support surface of the mold support. The lens mold is arranged spaced apart from the tray by a clearance distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Michael Stutz, Nicholas Gollas, Matthias Braun
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Patent number: 10053249Abstract: A method for transporting a packaging shell (1) of an ophthalmic lens package comprises the steps of at a start location providing a packaging shell (1) comprising a depression (10), and a flange (11) completely surrounding the depression (10), providing a suction cup (2) having an opening (21) at a distal end thereof, which is completely surrounded by a rim (22) sized and shaped to engage the flange (11) in an engagement area completely enclosing the depression (10), positioning the suction cup (2) and the packaging shell (1) such that the rim (22) and the engagement area of the flange (11) face each other, moving the suction cup (2) and the packaging shell (1) towards each other, applying suction through the opening (21) of the suction cup (2), moving the suction cup (2) with the packaging shell (1) adhered thereto to the destination location, at the destination location releasing the suction, wherein a flexible sealing gasket (3) is arranged at the rim (22) to sealingly engage the flange (11) in the engType: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Michael Stutz, Ulrike Schultheiss, Katrin Sylke Struckmeier
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Patent number: 9874491Abstract: A cuvette system (1) for use in the optical inspection of ophthalmic lenses comprises at least one receptacle (2) for accommodating an ophthalmic lens. The receptacle (2) has a longitudinal extension and an opening (20) arranged at one longitudinal end thereof. The receptacle (2) is adapted for containing a liquid. The cuvette system further comprises at least one inspection window (3) having an inspection surface (31). The inspection window (3) is arranged stationary and from the receptacle (2). The inspection window (3) is adapted for being joined to the receptacle (2) at the opening (20) of the receptacle (2) such that the inspection surface (31) of the inspection window (3) is immersed in the liquid. The inspection window (3) is further adapted for being removed from the opening (20) of the receptacle (2).Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Susanne Fechner, Daniel Kessler, Roger Biel, Michael Stutz
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Publication number: 20170165393Abstract: A method of removing a liquid from a container (1) for accommodating an ophthalmic contact lens, in particular a soft contact lens, during transporting the container (1) from a liquid bath (13) to a subsequent processing station (14), the method including the steps of: transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, generating suction (20), and applying the suction (20) to a bottom (11) of the container (1) during the step of transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, thereby removing the liquid from the container (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Roger Biel, Andrea Kopp, Katrin Sylke Struckmeier, Michael Stutz
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Publication number: 20170166338Abstract: A method for transporting a packaging shell (1) of an ophthalmic lens package comprises the steps of at a start location providing a packaging shell (1) comprising a depression (10), and a flange (11) completely surrounding the depression (10), providing a suction cup (2) having an opening (21) at a distal end thereof, which is completely surrounded by a rim (22) sized and shaped to engage the flange (11) in an engagement area completely enclosing the depression (10), positioning the suction cup (2) and the packaging shell (1) such that the rim (22) and the engagement area of the flange (11) face each other, moving the suction cup (2) and the packaging shell (1) towards each other, applying suction through the opening (21) of the suction cup (2), moving the suction cup (2) with the packaging shell (1) adhered thereto to the destination location, at the destination location releasing the suction, wherein a flexible sealing gasket (3) is arranged at the rim (22) to sealingly engage the flange (11) in the engType: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Michael Stutz, Ulrike Schultheiss, Katrin Sylke Struckmeier
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Publication number: 20160146698Abstract: A cuvette system (1) for use in the optical inspection of ophthalmic lenses comprises at least one receptacle (2) for accommodating an ophthalmic lens. The receptacle (2) has a longitudinal extension and an opening (20) arranged at one longitudinal end thereof. The receptacle (2) is adapted for containing a liquid. The cuvette system further comprises at least one inspection window (3) having an inspection surface (31). The inspection window (3) is arranged stationary and from the receptacle (2). The inspection window (3) is adapted for being joined to the receptacle (2) at the opening (20) of the receptacle (2) such that the inspection surface (31) of the inspection window (3) is immersed in the liquid. The inspection window (3) is further adapted for being removed from the opening (20) of the receptacle (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Susanne Fechner, Daniel Kessler, Roger Biel, Michael Stutz
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Publication number: 20080064245Abstract: A device for connecting an electric drive to at least one supply network as well as several methods for producing such a connecting device includes a first contact/terminal unit to which at least one first wire of the supply network can be connected, a second contact/terminal unit to which the electric drive can be connected, and a third contact/terminal unit to which second wire of the at least one supply network can be connected. The first contact/terminal unit is connected to the second contact/terminal unit in such a way that a wire connection can be created between the at least one supply network and the electric drive. The third contact/terminal unit is connected to the first contact/terminal unit or the second contact/terminal unit such that a direct or indirect wire connection can be created between the at least one second wire and the at least one supply network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Thomas Bielesch, Michael Stutz
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Patent number: 6609726Abstract: An assembly comprising an inflator (10) and an elongated gas bag (14) in fluid communication therewith, said gas bag (14) being transferable from a space-saving folded condition into a deployed condition by compressed gas made available when required by said inflator (10), is characterized in that a flexible, compression-resistant space keeper (16) is provided in the interior of said gas bag (14) which provides a flow path for the compressed gas in the interior of said gas bag (14) whilst at the same time permitting folding of said gas bag (14).Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Michael Stütz, Hartmut Wölke
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Patent number: 6224087Abstract: A side impact protective device for vehicle occupants is arranged along a roof frame of a vehicle and includes a cladding part for covering the roof frame, a head gas bag and mounting members. The head gas bag is convertible from a folded state to an unfolded state and has, in its unfolded state, an upper part with two outer end portions. The head gas bag is arranged underneath the cladding part in the folded state extended in a longitudinal direction substantially parallel to the roof frame and only folded in a direction transversely to the longitudinal direction. The mounting members serve to attach the head gas bag at least at the outer end portions to the roof frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Michael Stütz, Heinz Eyrainer
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Patent number: 6224091Abstract: An airbag device for a motor vehicle which includes an airbag (20) consisting of an inflatable gas cushion, a gas generator (26) for filling the airbag (20), a gas conduit tube (18) extending through a divided-off portion of the airbag, exhaust ports in the gas conduit tube (18), a profiled ledge (10) having an ejection channel configured therein and in which the airbag (20) arranged in stacked folds is accommodated along with the gas conduit tube (18), and fasteners for holding the modular unit comprised of the profiled ledge (10), the airbag (20) and the gas conduit tube (18).Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Heinz Eyrainer, Michael Stütz
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Patent number: 6135491Abstract: A vehicular roof headlining includes an integrated head protection restraining apparatus in the form of several inflatable gas bags which are stowed folded in a trough-shaped receiving body 18 in the border region of the headlining and form, together with the headlining, a preassembled module.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1998Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Mark Olson, Michael Stutz, Heinz Eyrainer
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Patent number: 5957487Abstract: A lateral impact protective device for a front and a rear vehicle occupant comprises an elongated head gas bag which is convertable from a folded state to an inflated state. The gas bag has two opposite lateral ends and is adapted to extend, in the inflated state, from sidewards of said front vehicle occupant as far as sidewards of said rear vehicle occupant. The lateral protective device provides a common and, therefore, low-price protection for the front and the rear vehicle occupant.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbHInventor: Michael Stutz