Patents Assigned to Vision
  • PATTERNED OPHTHALMIC LENSES WITH INSERTS
    Publication number: 20140259657
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a colorant pattern on Multi-piece ophthalmic Inserts and ophthalmic lenses comprising Inserts. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the lens includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-piece ophthalmic Insert portion with a colorant pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: James Daniel Riall, Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh, Sharika Snook
  • OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCORPORATING METASURFACE ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20140277433
    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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCAPSULATING A RIGID INSERT IN A CONTACT LENS FOR CORRRECTING VISION IN ASTIGMATIC PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20140268020
    Abstract: The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for forming an Ophthalmic Lens that encapsulates a Rigid Insert, wherein the Rigid Insert may be tailored to correct specific astigmatic characteristics of an eye and apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses formed with the Rigid Inserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James Damiel Riall, Sharika Snook, Stephen R. Beaton, Marina Archer, Michael D. Ferran, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SURFACING A LENS, SUCH AS A LENS FOR USE WITH EYEGLASSES
    Publication number: 20140268032
    Abstract: A system and method of forming surfaces on eyeglass lenses is described. In some examples, the surface is a spherical, cylindrical or spherocylindrical surface at a center of the lens and an aspherical surface at a periphery of the lens. In some examples, forming the surface on the lens reduces the thickness of the lens at the periphery of the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: DIGITAL VISION, INC.
    Inventors: Gordon Keane, John Thompson
  • SILICONE-CONTAINING CONTACT LENS HAVING REDUCED AMOUNT OF SILICON ON THE SURFACE
    Publication number: 20140275434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing the amount of silicon on a surface of a contact lens, wherein the method includes reacting the surface of a contact lens containing at least one silicone component with a fluoride reagent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Shivkumar Mahadevan, Douglas G. Vanderlaan, Charles W. Scales, Jaqunda Patton, Kunisi Venkatasubban
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING AND TREATMENT OF SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
    Publication number: 20140277291
    Abstract: This invention provides for an energized biomedical ophthalmic device and associated method of measuring changes in biomarkers contained in tear film to generate data related to a light therapy regimen used to treat symptoms associated with seasonal affective disorder. In some embodiments, the energized biomedical ophthalmic device can include an energized contact lens with a light source in communication with a processor controlling said light source according to the light therapy regimen. The light therapy regimen may be generated or modified by the processor from the measured changes and sometimes from user's preferences, and/or additional measurements, including for example, light exposure and/or circadian rhythm of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • METHODS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCORPORATING METASURFACE ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20140277436
    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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Method, Apparatus and System for Sensing a Signal with Automatic Adjustments for Changing Signal Levels
    Publication number: 20140266363
    Abstract: The present specification provides a method, apparatus and system for sensing a signal with automatic adjustments for changing signal levels. A novel fractional peak discriminator circuit is provided which can be incorporated into a system for measuring periodic signals from moving elements. The circuit can be used regardless of whether the periodic signals are detected using optics, magnetic detector or other methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Cognitive Vision Inc.
    Inventors: Derek H. Geer, Timothy John Smelter, John Gordon Thomas
  • PRESBYOPIA LENS WITH PUPIL SIZE CORRECTION BASED ON LEVEL OF REFRACTIVE ERROR
    Publication number: 20140268034
    Abstract: Ophthalmic lenses for the treatment of presbyopia may be improved to enhance the visual experience of the patient. By adjusting the optical design of presbyopic lenses to account for changes in pupil size due to the degree of myopia or hyperopia, an enhanced visual experience may be achieved independent of the level of ametropia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE, INC.
    Inventors: C. BENJAMIN WOOLEY, JAMES WILLIAM HAYWOOD
  • SEALING AND ENCAPSULATION IN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH ANNULAR INSERTS
    Publication number: 20140264977
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Sharika Snook
  • CONCENTRATED AQUEOUS AZALIDE FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20140274924
    Abstract: Provided is concentrated aqueous azithromycin formulation from about from about 2%-20%, and a method of making a concentrated aqueous azithromycin formulation which includes preparing and sterilizing a first solution comprising a strong base to form a sterilized solution, dissolving the azithromycin in an aqueous solution comprising an acid consisting essentially of a strong acid, and adding the aqueous solution comprising the strong acid to the sterilized solution comprising the strong base. The strong acid has a pKa less than about ?1.74 and the method is carried out without addition or use of a weak acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: INSITE VISION INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Lyle M. Bowman, Sui Yen Eddie Hou, Tang Nguyen
  • 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
  • Flow Control in A Microfluidic Device
    Publication number: 20140260559
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of inducing fluid flow in a passive capillarity filled microfluidic device involving the use of a dual flow control reagent system, wherein the first flow control reagent is a surfactant which reduces surface tension of an aqueous fluid sample and the second flow control reagent is a viscosity enhancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MOLECULAR VISION LIMITED
    Inventors: Oliver Hofmann, Simon Rattle, Claire Walshe
  • OPHTHALMIC LENSES WITH COLORANT PATTERNED INSERTS
    Publication number: 20140268015
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for patterning Multi-piece ophthalmic Insert and Ophthalmic lenses comprising Inserts. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the lens includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-piece ophthalmic Insert portion which has been patterned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: James Daniel Riall, Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh, Sharika Snook
  • SELECTIVE PERCEPTUAL MASKING VIA SCALE SEPARATION IN THE SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL DOMAINS USING INTRINSIC IMAGES FOR USE IN DATA COMPRESSION
    Publication number: 20140270567
    Abstract: An automated, computerized method for processing a video is provided. The method includes providing a video file depicting a video, in a computer memory; providing a video file depicting a video, in a computer memory; scale separating the video file by applying an edge-preserving blurring filter to generate a detail scale-separated video and a level scale-separated video corresponding to the video; temporally blurring the detail scale-separated video and spatially blurring the level scale-separated video; combining the filtered detailed scale-separated video and the filtered level scale-separated video to provide an output video; and outputting the output video for use in a data compression operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Tandent Vision Science, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey Arthur SMITH, Iain Richardson, Abharana Ramdas Bhat
  • HYDROGEL LENS INCLUDING A REMOVABLE MEDIA INSERT
    Publication number: 20140268027
    Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes a hydrogel lens and a media insert removably attached to the hydrogel lens. A method for removably attaching the media insert to the hydrogel lens includes receiving a first hydrogel lens including an annular opening, at least partially inserting a media insert into the annular opening of the first hydrogel lens, removing the media insert from the annular opening of the first hydrogel lens, receiving a second hydrogel lens including an annular opening, and at least partially inserting the removed media insert into the annular opening of the second hydrogel lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Device For Performing An Assay
    Publication number: 20140271368
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device for performing an assay to detect an analyte in a fluid sample comprising a channel with reagent deposits comprising a flow control reagent positioned at one or more defined locations therein and a method for producing such a device. In particular, the invention relates to a microfluidic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MOLECULAR VISION LIMITED
    Inventors: Oliver Hofmann, Simon Rattle
  • SEALING AND ENCAPSULATION IN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH ANNULAR INSERTS
    Publication number: 20140276481
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular-shaped 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Sharika Snook
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCAPSULATING A RIGID INSERT IN A CONTACT LENS FOR CORRRECTING VISION IN ASTIGMATIC PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20140268021
    Abstract: The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for forming an Ophthalmic Lens that encapsulates a Rigid Insert, wherein the Rigid Insert may be tailored to correct specific astigmatic characteristics of an eye and apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses formed with the Rigid Inserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS VIEWING SETS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PERCEPTION OF STEREOSCOPIC MEDIA
    Publication number: 20140268326
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming a Viewing Set of Ophthalmic Lenses for Three-dimensional Perception of stereoscopic media and includes the resulting Viewing Set devices. The Viewing Sets include a left Ophthalmic Lens and a right Ophthalmic Lens, wherein each Ophthalmic Lens includes a translation filter that, when combined, allow for Three-dimensional Perception. The present invention also includes embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert or Media Insert, wherein the Media Insert includes a variable optic zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Daniel Preza, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook