Patents by Inventor Barry L. Atkins
Barry L. Atkins 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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Patent number: 9880324Abstract: The present invention provides an ink and a method of using the ink for making colored contact lenses. The ink comprises at least one colorant, a silicone-containing binder polymer, a solvent, a vinylic-monomer mixture, and optionally a photoinitiator or thermal initiator. The silicone-containing binder polymer is a copolymerization product of a polymerizable mixture including (i) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer; (ii) at least one functionalizing vinylic monomer containing at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl group —OH, amino group —NHR (wherein R is hydrogen or C1 to C8 alkyl), carboxylic group —COOH, epoxy group, amide group —CONHR, and combinations thereof; (iii) at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromere.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Michael Hugh Quinn, Gregory Carlson, Barry L. Atkins
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Publication number: 20150076721Abstract: The present invention provides an ink and a method of using the ink for making colored contact lenses. The ink comprises at least one colorant, a silicone-containing binder polymer, a solvent, a vinylic-monomer mixture, and optionally a photoinitiator or thermal initiator. The silicone-containing binder polymer is a copolymerization product of a polymerizable mixture including (i) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer; (ii) at least one functionalizing vinylic monomer containing at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl group —OH, amino group —NHR (wherein R is hydrogen or C1 to C8 alkyl), carboxylic group —COOH, epoxy group, amide group —CONHR, and combinations thereof; (iii) at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromere.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Michael Hugh Quinn, Gregory Carlson, Barry L. Atkins
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Patent number: 8920873Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: (a) providing a contact lens constructed of a silicone hydrogel; (b) applying a color coat to at least a portion of a surface of the lens with an ink, wherein the ink comprises at least one colorant, a silicone-containing binder polymer, one or more vinylic monomers, and optionally a diluent, wherein the silicone-containing binder polymer is a copolymerization product of a polymerizable mixture including (i) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer; (ii) at least one functionalizing vinylic monomer; (iii) at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromer; (c) curing the ink in the presence of an adhesion promoter, thereby causing the color coat to adhere to the lens.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Michael Hugh Quinn, Gregory Carlson, Barry L. Atkins
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Publication number: 20120213922Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: (a) providing a contact lens constructed of a silicone hydrogel; (b) applying a color coat to at least a portion of a surface of the lens with an ink, wherein the ink comprises at least one colorant, a silicone-containing binder polymer, one or more vinylic monomers, and optionally a diluent, wherein the silicone-containing binder polymer is a copolymerization product of a polymerizable mixture including (i) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer; (ii) at least one functionalizing vinylic monomer; (iii) at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromer; (c) curing the ink in the presence of an adhesion promoter, thereby causing the color coat to adhere to the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Michael Hugh Quinn, Gregory Carlson, Barry L. Atkins
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Publication number: 20120177839Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing colored contact lenses with relatively high quality color images. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: obtaining a water based ink having a viscosity of greater than about 100 centipoise (cps) and the ink has a dynamic surface tension of less than about 40 dyne/cm at surface age of about 1 second; applying the ink to a portion of molding surfaces of a lens mold to form a colored coat; actinically curing the ink printed on the mold to form a colored film; dispensing a lens-forming material into the lens-forming cavity of the mold; and actinically or thermally curing the lens-forming material to form the contact lens, whereby the colored film detaches from the molding surface and becomes integral with the body of the contact lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Robert Carey Tucker, Sandra Corti, Michael Hugh Quinn, Barry L. Atkins
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Patent number: 8147728Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Michael Hugh Quinn, Gregory Carlson, Barry L. Atkins
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Patent number: 7876056Abstract: A circuit for operating a plurality of electrical devices at a plurality of varying power levels includes a plurality of motion sensor circuits for detecting motion relative thereto and having an a plurality of outputs conditioned upon motion detection. Additionally, a photocell sensor circuit for detecting a low ambient illumination level has an output command conditioned upon the detection of a predetermined illumination level that is electrically coupled to the control circuit having a plurality of inputs.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Heathco LLCInventors: Barry L Atkins, Keith Alan Springs, Emmet Joseph Roche
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Publication number: 20100283392Abstract: A circuit for operating a plurality of electrical devices at a plurality of varying power levels includes a plurality of motion sensor circuits for detecting motion relative thereto and having an a plurality of outputs conditioned upon motion detection. Additionally, a photocell sensor circuit for detecting a low ambient illumination level has an output command conditioned upon the detection of a predetermined illumination level that is electrically coupled to the control circuit having a plurality of inputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: DESA IP, LLCInventor: Barry L. Atkins
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Patent number: 7750804Abstract: A circuit for operating a plurality of electrical devices such as lamps for outdoor illumination includes a plurality of motion sensor circuits for detecting motion relative thereto and a plurality of outputs conditioned upon motion detection. Additionally, a photocell sensor circuit for detecting a low ambient illumination level has an output command conditioned upon the detection of a predetermined illumination level that is electrically coupled to the control circuit for illumination of lamps at low ambient lighting levels. The present invention enables the activation of lamps by a plurality of motion sensors having differing fields of view.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: HeathCo LLCInventors: Barry L. Atkins, Keith Alan Springs, Emmet Joseph Roche
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Publication number: 20100033326Abstract: A circuit for operating a plurality of electrical devices such as lamps for outdoor illumination includes a plurality of motion sensor circuits for detecting motion relative thereto and a plurality of outputs conditioned upon motion detection. Additionally, a photocell sensor circuit for detecting a low ambient illumination level has an output command conditioned upon the detection of a predetermined illumination level that is electrically coupled to the control circuit for illumination of lamps at low ambient lighting levels. The present invention enables the activation of lamps by a plurality of motion sensors having differing fields of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: DESA IP, LLCInventors: Barry L. Atkins, Keith Alan Springs, Emmet Joseph Roche
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Patent number: 7656308Abstract: An AC line powered RF transmitter light switch is described. The RF transmitter light switch is installed within a 3-way wall switch circuit thereby allowing direct and constant electrical connection of the RF transmitter light switch and the RF receiving light switch. The RF transmitter light switch is in RF communication with the receiving light switch to control the circuit load or light fixture. The RF receiving light switch is in direct electrical connection to the load and acts as a master controller regarding of the position of the RF transmitter light switch even though the RF transmitter light switch is installed within the 3-way wall switch circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2004Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: HeathCo LLCInventor: Barry L. Atkins
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Patent number: 7306333Abstract: The invention is directed to a colored contact lens designed for enhancing a wearer's eye color while giving the wearer's eyes a very natural appearance. A colored contact lens of the invention comprises a colored central zone which includes a colored substantially-circular pattern composed of non-opaque colored dots. Sizes of the dots and/or amounts of space between the dots are varied in a radially-controlled manner so that local colored dot coverage increases in a radial direction from the center to the peripheral edge or a position near the peripheral edge of the substantially-circular pattern.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Robert Carey Tucker, Barry L. Atkins, Sandra Corti
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Patent number: 7255438Abstract: A method comprises the steps of (a) providing a water based ink in at least one cliché with a contact lens pattern; (b) transferring the water based ink from the cliché to at least a surface of at least a contact lens forming mold by means of at least a transfer pad; (c) at least partially curing the ink transferred on the mold to form a colored film; (d) dispensing a hydrogel lens-forming material into a lens-forming cavity of the mold; and (e) curing the lens-forming material within the lens-forming cavity to form the contact lens, whereby the colored film detaches from the molding surface and becomes integral with the body of the contact lens; characterized in that the relative air humidity in the immediate vicinities of the transfer pad/s is kept higher than 50% at standard temperature and pressure conditions during ink transfer.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Barry L. Atkins, Norbert Doerr, Alfred Fischer, Michael Hugh Quinn, Roland Schmieder, Robert Carey Tucker
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Patent number: 6634747Abstract: Contact lenses with sample indicator marks are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of marking and use of contact lenses with indicator marks.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2000Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Barry L. Atkins, Michael H. Quinn
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Patent number: 6322214Abstract: A colored contact lens comprising a non-opaque pupil section, an iris section surrounding the pupil section. A colored, opaque, intermittent pattern is deposited over the iris section using opaque elements which are indiscernible to the ordinary viewer. The elements of the pattern are of a shade which provides a contact lens capable of making subtle changes or enhancements to the color of the iris of a dark-eyed person while imparting a very natural appearance.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Wesley Jessen CorporationInventors: Barry L. Atkins, Michael H. Quinn
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Patent number: 6196683Abstract: A contact lens and method for making the same provides a cosmetic effect using pearlescent pigment.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Wesley Jessen CorporationInventors: Michael H. Quinn, Barry L. Atkins
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Patent number: 6132043Abstract: A colored contact lens comprising a non-opaque pupil section, an iris section surrounding the pupil section. A colored, opaque, intermittent pattern is deposited over the iris section using opaque elements which are indiscernible to the ordinary viewer. The elements of the pattern are of a shade which provides a contact lens capable of making subtle changes or enhancements to the color of the iris of a dark-eyed person while imparting a very natural appearance.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Wesley-Jessen CorporationInventors: Barry L. Atkins, Michael H. Quinn
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Patent number: 5936705Abstract: A color modifying contact lens having an iris pattern having color elements that surround a non-opaque pupil section, wherein the pattern comprises three annular regions: an inner region, an intermediate region, and an outer region. The inner and outer regions each comprise a population of color elements effective to enhance or modify the wearer's eye color as observed by the ordinary viewer. The intermediate region has an area of between about 25-72%, and comprises a population of color elements that covers between about 5-30% of the area within the intermediate region. The color elements in the intermediate region form an array of substantially radial macro-striations that alternate between those having color elements and those without color elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Wesley Jensen CorporationInventors: Gerardo J. Ocampo, Barry L. Atkins
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Patent number: D430180Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Wesley Jessen CorporationInventor: Barry L. Atkins
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Patent number: D430181Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Wesley Jessen CorporationInventor: Barry L. Atkins