Patents by Inventor Christopher Phelan

Christopher Phelan 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).

  • Publication number: 20250098775
    Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a heater in communication with a liquid supply reservoir including liquid material and operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to volatilize the liquid material contained therein and form an aerosol. The volatilized material flows through a sheath flow and aerosol promoter insert that is operable to cool the aerosol, reduce the particle size of the aerosol and increase the delivery rate of the aerosol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: David B. KANE, David R. SCHIFF, Chris CARRICK, Chris PHELAN, Christopher S. TUCKER
  • Patent number: 12037463
    Abstract: Described herein are antimicrobial ophthalmic devices comprising a silicone hydrogel composition and an antimicrobial agent, and methods of making and use thereof. The silicone hydrogel compositions comprise an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymer crosslinked with a crosslinker. The actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymer being derived from: a polysiloxane prepolymer comprising a polyglycerol side chain, the polyglycerol side chain comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group covalently linked thereto, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated group is actinically curable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Clearlab SG Pte Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Gu Park, Yeong Shenq Chow, John Christopher Phelan
  • Patent number: 12024597
    Abstract: Described herein are wound dressing comprising a silicone hydrogel composition and optionally an antimicrobial agent, and methods of making and use thereof. The silicone hydrogel compositions comprise an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymer crosslinked with a crosslinker. The actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymer being derived from: a polysiloxane prepolymer comprising a polyglycerol side chain, the polyglycerol side chain comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group covalently linked thereto, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated group is actinically curable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Clearlab SG Pte Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Gu Park, Yeong Shenq Chow, John Christopher Phelan
  • Publication number: 20230227613
    Abstract: Described herein are antimicrobial ophthalmic devices comprising a silicone hydrogel composition and an antimicrobial agent, and methods of making and use thereof. The silicone hydrogel compositions comprise an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymer crosslinked with a crosslinker. The actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymer being derived from: a polysiloxane prepolymer comprising a polyglycerol side chain, the polyglycerol side chain comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group covalently linked thereto, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated group is actinically curable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jong Gu Park, Yeong Shenq Chow, John Christopher Phelan
  • Publication number: 20230212357
    Abstract: Described herein are wound dressing comprising a silicone hydrogel composition and optionally an antimicrobial agent, and methods of making and use thereof. The silicone hydrogel compositions comprise an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymer crosslinked with a crosslinker. The actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymer being derived from: a polysiloxane prepolymer comprising a polyglycerol side chain, the polyglycerol side chain comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group covalently linked thereto, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated group is actinically curable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Jong Gu Park, Yeong Shenq Chow, John Christopher Phelan
  • Patent number: 11649325
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymers, methods of making and use thereof, and devices comprising the compositions described herein. Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymer derived from: a polysiloxane prepolymer comprising a polyglycerol side chain, the polyglycerol side chain comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group covalently linked thereto, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated group is actinically curable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Clearlab SG Pte Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Gu Park, Yeong Shenq Chow, John Christopher Phelan
  • Publication number: 20210246270
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymers, methods of making and use thereof, and devices comprising the compositions described herein. Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane-polyglycerol block copolymer derived from: a polysiloxane prepolymer comprising a polyglycerol side chain, the polyglycerol side chain comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group covalently linked thereto, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated group is actinically curable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Jong Gu Park, Yeong Shenq Chow, John Christopher Phelan
  • Publication number: 20200375286
    Abstract: The disclosed invention uses a finger covering to position a supply of medicine in a location where it may be administered in a manner that increases applicant's control of the administration and lowers the anxiety level of the patient by using a sheathed finger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Daniel Christopher Phelan
  • Publication number: 20200081000
    Abstract: A system for use in rapid sample analysis that includes a biosensor reagent, wherein the biosensor reagent includes living biological cells; a reservoir card, wherein the reservoir card stores the biosensor reagent; and a test cartridge base, wherein the test cartridge base is configured to accept the reservoir card, and wherein the test cartridge base further includes a reaction chamber having a central axis, wherein the reaction chamber has the shape of a revolved half ellipse; an inlet channel connected to the reaction chamber, wherein the inlet channel is positioned above the reaction chamber at an angle of 15-60 degrees above the horizontal, and wherein the inlet channel is offset from the central axis of the reaction chamber; and a temperature control system for controlling the temperature of the biosensor reagent, the reservoir card, the test cartridge base, the reaction chamber, and the inlet channel individually or in various combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: M. Russell Williams, Kyle McQuaid, Joel Lwande, Christopher Phelan, Jason Zerweck, Stephan Lawson, Josh Funamura
  • Patent number: 9248614
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for lathing at room temperature a silicone hydrogel material, in particular silicone hydrogel material having a high oxygen permeability and made of a polymerizable composition containing a relative large amount of oxyperm component, into contact lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: John Christopher Phelan, Michael Hugh Quinn, Rafael Victor Andino, Marcia Kay Ash, Allen Douglas Gilliard, Tomasz Jankiewicz, Courtney Flem Morgan, Joseph Michael Lindacher, Corneliu Daniel Niculas
  • Patent number: 8721945
    Abstract: The present invention provides inks and methods for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The ink of the invention comprises an actinically-curable binder copolymer comprising fluorine-containing segments and is characterized by having capability to be cured actinically or thermally to form a colored film on a molding surface of a mold or a silicone hydrogel contact lens and by having an increased durability in a solvated state in a silicone-hydrogel lens formulation in relation to a control colored film obtained from a control ink including an actinically-curable fluorine-free binder copolymer. The invention also provides methods for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses based on print-on-mold processes for producing colored contact lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: John Christopher Phelan
  • Publication number: 20140039086
    Abstract: The present invention provides an actinically or thermally curable ink for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The ink of the invention comprises at least one colorant, a solvent and a binder polymer including ethylenically unsaturated groups and segments derived from at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromer. The ink of the invention is characterized by having capability to be cured actinically or thermally to form a colored coat on a silicone hydrogel contact lens, wherein the colored coat has good adhesion to the silicone hydrogel contact lens without being covalently attached to the lens material of the contact lens. The invention also provides methods for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventor: John Christopher Phelan
  • Patent number: 8622543
    Abstract: The present invention provides an actinically or thermally curable ink for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The ink of the invention comprises at least one colorant, a solvent and a binder polymer including ethylenically unsaturated groups and segments derived from at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromer. The ink of the invention is characterized by having capability to be cured actinically or thermally to form a colored coat on a silicone hydrogel contact lens, wherein the colored coat has good adhesion to the silicone hydrogel contact lens without being covalently attached to the lens material of the contact lens. The invention also provides methods for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: John Christopher Phelan
  • Publication number: 20130313731
    Abstract: The present invention provides inks and methods for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The ink of the invention comprises an actinically-curable binder copolymer comprising fluorine-containing segments and is characterized by having capability to be cured actinically or thermally to form a colored film on a molding surface of a mold or a silicone hydrogel contact lens and by having an increased durability in a solvated state in a silicone-hydrogel lens formulation in relation to a control colored film obtained from a control ink including an actinically-curable fluorine-free binder copolymer. The invention also provides methods for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses based on print-on-mold processes for producing colored contact lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: John Christopher Phelan
  • Patent number: 8524800
    Abstract: The present invention provides inks and methods for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The ink of the invention comprises an actinically-curable binder copolymer comprising fluorine-containing segments and is characterized by having capability to be cured actinically or thermally to form a colored film on a molding surface of a mold or a silicone hydrogel contact lens and by having an increased durability in a solvated state in a silicone-hydrogel lens formulation in relation to a control colored film obtained from a control ink including an actinically-curable fluorine-free binder copolymer. The invention also provides methods for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses based on print-on-mold processes for producing colored contact lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: John Christopher Phelan
  • Patent number: 8501833
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a formulation for consistently producing a silicone hydrogel material having relatively high oxygen permeability, relatively high ion permeability, and low modulus, and contact lenses prepared from a formulation of the invention or made of a silicone hydrogel material of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: John Christopher Phelan
  • Patent number: 8404759
    Abstract: The invention provide a new class of silicone-containing prepolymers containing ethylenically unsaturated groups and latent UV-activated free radical generating moieties. This class of silicone-containing prepolymer is capable of being actinically crosslinked in the presence of one or more hydrophilic vinylic monomers to form a silicone hydrogel material with a hydrophilic surface without post curing surface treatment. The present invention is also related to silicone hydrogel contact lenses made from this class of silicone-containing prepolymers and a vinylic monomer having a latent UV-activated free radical generating moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: John Christopher Phelan
  • Patent number: 8048968
    Abstract: The invention provides an actinically-crosslinkable linear polysiloxane copolymer. The actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane copolymer can be used to prepare a silicone hydrogel contact lens having a hydrophilic surface without post-curing surface treatment. The invention is also related to a silicone hydrogel contact lens obtained from a lens-forming material including an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane copolymer of the invention and to a method for making an actinically-crosslinkable polysiloxane copolymer of the invention. In addition, the invention provides a non-crosslinkable linear polysiloxane copolymer capable of being used as a internal wetting agent which can render the surface of a silicone hydrogel contact lens hydrophilic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: John Christopher Phelan, Yongxing Qiu, Robert Scott, Lynn Cook Winterton
  • Patent number: D713497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Central Garden & Pet Company
    Inventors: Scott F. Dobias, Christopher Carrick, Jesse Gala, Christopher Murray, Christopher Phelan, David Schiff, John Coleman, Mathieu Zastawny
  • Patent number: D713931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Central Garden & Pet Company
    Inventors: Scott F. Dobias, Antonio Gatta, Christopher Murray, Christopher Phelan, David Schiff, Mathieu Zastawny