Patents Assigned to Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
  • Contact lens storage case surface disinfection
    Patent number: 9833535
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting a surface of the storage case. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William C. Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James D. Riall
  • Methods and apparatus for ophthalmic devices including cycloidally oriented liquid crystal layers
    Patent number: 9835876
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Methods for ophthalmic devices incorporating metasurface elements
    Patent number: 9833311
    Abstract: This invention describes Ophthalmic Devices with media inserts that have nanostructured Metasurface elements upon or within them. In some embodiments passive ophthalmic devices of various kinds may be formed. Methods and devices for active ophthalmic devices based on Metasurface structures may also be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • CASTING CUP ASSEMBLY FOR FORMING AN OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170341276
    Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a casting cup assembly comprising frontcurve and basecurve molds which of which includes a ring that circumscribes the respective concave and convex mold surface. When the casting cup is assembled, the rings align and minimize de-centering and tilting of the concave and convex mold surfaces which, in turn, reduces edge defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent H. Barre, Scott F. Ansell, Gregory L. Berckmiller, Timothy Burkill, Mark McConnell
  • CASTING CUP ASSEMBLY FOR FORMING AN OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170341275
    Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a casting cup assembly comprising frontcurve and basecurve molds which of which includes a ring that circumscribes the respective concave and convex mold surface. When the casting cup is assembled, the rings align and minimize de-centering and tilting of the concave and convex mold surfaces which, in turn, reduces edge defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent H. Barre, Scott F. Ansell, Gregory L. Berckmiller, Timothy Burkill, Mark McConnell
  • Lens incorporating myopia control optics and muscarinic agents
    Patent number: 9827250
    Abstract: Ophthalmic devices, such as contact lenses, may incorporate myopia control optics in combination with therapeutic agents also known to control myopia to create a drug delivery mechanism to inhibit or arrest the progression of myopia in individuals. Any number of contact lenses incorporating myopia control optics may be combined with a therapeutic agent such as atropine, atropine sulphate monohydrate, and/or pirenzepine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Khaled Chehab, Arthur H. Shedden, Jr., Xu Cheng
  • Methods and apparatus for ophthalmic devices including cycloidally oriented liquid crystal layers
    Patent number: 9823491
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Compliant dynamic translation zones for contact lenses
    Patent number: 9823493
    Abstract: A contact lens incorporating one or more compliant dynamic translation zones fabricated from a material that is readily deformable under eyelid pressure during blinking and which allows for the control over translation of the contact lens on the eye. The one or more compliant dynamic translation zones provide for the comfortable relative movement of the contact lens over the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Salvatore G. Caldarise, Ryan Hawke, Daniel B. Otts, Jeffrey H. Roffman
  • Methods and apparatus for ophthalmic devices including cycloidally oriented liquid crystal layers
    Patent number: 9823492
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Methods and apparatus for ophthalmic devices including cycloidally oriented liquid crystal layers
    Patent number: 9823490
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Methods and apparatus for ophthalmic devices including cycloidally oriented liquid crystal layers
    Patent number: 9817245
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Non-reactive, hydrophilic polymers having terminal siloxanes and methods for making and using the same
    Patent number: 9815979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one stable, near-monodisperse, non-reactive hydrophilic polymer comprising in said polymer's backbone, a hydrophilic segment having a degree of polymerization of about 10 to about 1000, and a linear silicone segment at at least one terminal end of said non-reactive hydrophilic polymer, wherein said silicone segment comprises between about 6 and about 200 siloxy units, and said non-reactive hydrophilic polymer is associated, via the linear silicone block with a silicone hydrogel. The non-reactive hydrophilic polymers may be incorporated into the formulation from which the silicone hydrogel is made or may be contacted with the silicone hydrogel post formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Scales, Kunisi Venkatasubban, Shivkumar Mahadevan, Zohra Fadli, Brent Matthew Healy
  • Methods and apparatus for ophthalmic devices including cycloidally oriented liquid crystal layers
    Patent number: 9817244
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Multi-piece insert device with locking seal for ophthalmic devices
    Patent number: 9810924
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatuses for sealing and encapsulating components on and within a multi-piece insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the component includes a sealed and encapsulated multi-piece insert portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: James Daniel Riall, Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Adam Toner
  • Ophthalmic devices with stabilization features
    Patent number: 9810922
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming Ophthalmic Lenses with Stabilizing Features, and more specifically, Ophthalmic Lenses that include an encapsulated Insert Device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook
  • Biocompatible wire battery
    Patent number: 9812730
    Abstract: A rechargeable electrochemical battery in the form of a single or multi-stranded wire assembly may be utilized as a power source for any number of implantable or non-implantable medical devices. As the wire form battery may be scaled to micro size, it may be utilized to power medical devices that were traditionally non-active devices, but which may be enhanced with active components. The wire form battery may be cut to size for a particular application which provides the same open circuit voltage regardless of how the wire is ultimately configured and the length of the wire utilized. Although the battery is in wire form, various arrangements of the components within the battery are also possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel B. Otts, Katherine Rowan Hardy, Randall Braxton Pugh, Edward Kernick
  • Liquid dispensing reservoir
    Patent number: 9801757
    Abstract: This invention provides for a device and methods of dispensing a precise predetermined volume of liquid of discrete drops, vapor, or mist while preventing contamination due to Pull Back and ensuring precision dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie A. Voss, Gary S. Hall, Catie A. Morley
  • Method and ophthalmic device for galvanic healing of an eye
    Patent number: 9801758
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlled healing of ocular erosions is described. The apparatus comprising; an optical surface comprising an energizable controller capable of being programmed to transmit energy from an energy source onto/into an ocular surface, through the use of a current generator in electrical connection with energy emitting contacts capable of transmitting an electric field. The controller, current generator and energy emitting contacts are biocompatible or encapsulated by a conductive biocompatible layer to allow positioning of said apparatus in an ocular surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Pugh, Annabelle Gallois-Bernos, Adam Toner, Andres Arrubla
  • Ophthalmic lens with a neural frequency detection system
    Patent number: 9801560
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an ophthalmic device capable of monitoring neural frequencies and correlating the measured frequencies them to specific brain activity/functions. In some embodiments, profiles specific to the user of the ophthalmic device can be pre-programmed to tailor a brain activity/function profiles according to a user. Based on the determined brain activity/function from the correlation, a signal may be generated to provide feedback to the user. The signal may be transmitted to the user in one or more form. For example, the signal may be outputted to a wireless device in wireless communication with the ophthalmic device, and/or through an audible signal projected by an acoustic element, and/or a visual signal projected using a photon emitter, both which may be included in the ophthalmic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Randall Braxton Pugh
  • Methods and apparatus for functional insert with power layer
    Patent number: 9804418
    Abstract: This invention discloses a device comprising multiple functional layers formed on substrates, wherein at least one functional layer comprises an electrical energy source. In some embodiments, the present invention includes an insert for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses that has been formed by the stacking of multiple functionalized layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner