Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Rooney

Thomas R. Rooney 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).

  • ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMERIC ARTICLES, PROCESSES TO PREPARE THEM AND METHODS OF THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20180116207
    Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial polymeric articles containing metal salt particles having a particle size of less than about 200 nm dispersed throughout the polymer and methods for their production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Shivkumar Mahadevan, Amit Khanolkar, Osman Rathore, Yongcheng Li, Craig W. Walker, Thomas R. Rooney
  • ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMERIC ARTICLES, PROCESSES TO PREPARE THEM AND METHODS OF THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20140010855
    Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial polymeric articles containing metal salt particles having a particle size of less than about 200 nm dispersed throughout the polymer and methods for their production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Shivkumar Mahadevan, Amit Khanolkar, Osman Rathore, Yongcheng Li, Craig W. Walker, Thomas R. Rooney
  • LASER ENHANCED LENS
    Publication number: 20110181835
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for modifying a silicone contact lens via laser ablation and a resulting modified lens. In some embodiments a lens is ablated in a hydrated state. A lens may also be ablated in an environment of decreased oxygen content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas R. Rooney, Michael F. Widman, Shivkumar Mahadevan
  • Laser enhanced lens
    Patent number: 7901075
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for modifying a silicone contact lens via laser ablation and a resulting modified lens. In some embodiments a lens is ablated in a hydrated state. A lens may also be ablated in an environment of decreased oxygen content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Rooney, Michael F. Widman, Shivkumar Mahadevan
  • LITHOGRAPHIC METHOD FOR FORMING MOLD INSERTS AND MOLDS
    Publication number: 20100164128
    Abstract: This invention provides for an ophthalmic lens mold with at least one portion of the lens mold including multiple voxels of polymerized crosslinkable material. In addition, the present invention provides for apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens mold including multiple voxels of polymerized crosslinkable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: John B. Enns, Gregory J. Hofmann, P. Mark Powell, Thomas R. Rooney, Michael F. Wildman
  • LASER ENHANCED LENS
    Publication number: 20090168014
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for modifying a silicone contact lens via laser ablation and a resulting modified lens. In some embodiments a lens is ablated in a hydrated state. A lens may also be ablated in an environment of decreased oxygen content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas R. Rooney, Michael F. Widman, Shivkumar Mahadevan
  • DEFORMABLE MOLDS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF OPHTHALMIC LENSES
    Publication number: 20090146331
    Abstract: The present provides deformable molds and methods for manufacturing ophthalmic lenses using deformable molds. The molds of the invention may be used in the custom manufacture of ophthalmic lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hofmann, Thomas R. Rooney, David Pearson, Zaffir A. Chaudhry, Jacqueline M. Roche, Jeffrey H. Roffman, Larry G. Jones, Mark A. Esley
  • Deformable molds and methods for their use in the manufacture of ophthalmic lenses
    Patent number: 7516937
    Abstract: The present provides deformable molds and methods for manufacturing ophthalmic lenses using deformable molds. The molds of the invention may be used in the custom manufacture of ophthalmic lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hofmann, Thomas R. Rooney, David Pearson, Zaffir A. Chaudhry, Jacqueline M. Roche, Jeffrey H. Roffman, Larry G. Jones, Mark A. Ealey
  • FREE FORM OPHTHALMIC LENS MOLD
    Publication number: 20080179770
    Abstract: This invention includes methods and systems for forming an ophthalmic lens with a free form edge. In particular, the present invention provides a mold assembly including a vent portion around a circumference of a lens forming portion. A precision dose of lens forming mixture can be placed within the mold asembly to fill a lens forming portion of the mold assembly. Atmospheric gas may escape through the vent during lens assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas R. Rooney, Gregory J. Hoffman, Scott F. Ansell, David A. Katterhenry, Ture Kindt-Larsen
  • LITHOGRAPHIC METHOD FOR FORMING MOLD INSERTS AND MOLDS
    Publication number: 20080111260
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lithographic method for manufacturing molds, and mold inserts, for use in producing ophthalmic lenses. The invention may be used in a method for the delivery of customized ophthalmic lenses to a lens wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: John Harchanko, Rodney Clark, Takahisa Minamitani, Gregory J. Hofmann, Thomas R. Rooney
  • ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMERIC ARTICLES, PROCESSES TO PREPARE THEM AND METHODS OF THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20080102122
    Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial polymeric articles containing metal salt particles having a particle size of less than about 200 nm dispersed throughout the polymer and methods for their production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Shivkumar Mahadevan, Amit Khanolkar, Osman Rathore, Yongcheng Li, Craig W. Walker, Thomas R. Rooney
  • Shape memory polymer or alloy ophthalmic lens mold and methods of forming ophthalmic products
    Patent number: 6827325
    Abstract: A shape memory polymer contact lens mold is formed from a sheet of a shape memory polymer in a press, an agile tool or by an agile tool formed by an inert gas at a temperature at or above the glass transition temperature which is thereupon cooled to below the glass transition temperature and removed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hofmann, Kenneth W. Foley, Thomas R. Rooney, Patrick J. Hood
  • Method for forming ophthalmic lenses using reusable molds
    Publication number: 20040119174
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing ophthalmic lenses using reusable thermoplastic molds is provided. The invention permits the production of a full prescriptive range of lenses while reducing the number of mold inserts required. Further, the method of the invention may be used in a method for the delivery of customized ophthalmic lenses to a lens wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hofmann, Thomas R. Rooney, Victor Lust, Ture Kindt-Larsen, Christian Elbek, Christopher Wildsmith
  • Molds for producing contact lenses
    Publication number: 20040075039
    Abstract: This invention describes molds made from alicyclic co-polymers that are useful in the production of contact lenses and methods for their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Dharmesh K. Dubey, David C. Tumer, Lenora L. Copper, Thomas A. Matiacio, Richard W. Abrams, Kevin P. McCabe, Scott F. Ansell, Richard J. Fougere, Dominic Gourd, Thomas R. Rooney, Xu Song
  • Shape memory polymer or alloy ophthalmic lens mold and methods of forming ophthalmic products
    Publication number: 20040015261
    Abstract: A shape memory polymer contact lens mold is formed from a sheet of a shape memory polymer in a press, an agile tool or by an agile tool formed by an inert gas at a temperature at or above the glass transition temperature which is thereupon cooled to below the glass transition temperature and removed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hofmann, Kenneth W. Foley, Thomas R. Rooney, Patrick J. Hood