Patents by Inventor Caoimhin S. Condren

Caoimhin S. Condren 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).

  • Lens transfer method and devices
    Patent number: 6543984
    Abstract: A method, device and trays for transferring ophthalmic lenses from one work station to another. The first tray supports the lenses after release from the mold. The second tray supports the lenses during further processing including surface treatment. The articles are precisely placed and inverted as they are transferred from the first tray unto the second tray. Additionally, both sides of the ophthalmic lenses may be plasma reacted while supported on the second tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry C. Hovey, Tom Carlock, Caoimhin S. Condren, Paul Trotto, George L. Grobe, III, Craig Alan Barrile-Josephson