Patents by Inventor Corinne Grollier

Corinne Grollier 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).

  • Multifocal artificial ocular lens with a transparency varying with illumination
    Patent number: 6224210
    Abstract: A multifocal artificial ocular lens has at least two corrective areas, namely a near vision area to correct near vision and a distance vision area to correct distance vision. The transparency of the lens varies in inverse proportion to its illumination. A photochromic substance is incorporated into the material of the lens, which improves optical performance. Applications include central near vision contact lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Essilor International Compagnie Generale d'Optique
    Inventors: Nicolas Chateau, Corinne Grollier, Dominique Baude
  • Multifocal artificial ocular lens with a transparency varying with illumination
    Patent number: 6017121
    Abstract: A multifocal artificial ocular lens has at least two corrective areas, namely a near vision area to correct near vision and a distance vision area to correct distance vision. The transparency of the lens varies in inverse proportion to its illumination. A photochromic substance is incorporated into the material of the lens, which improves optical performance. Applications include central near vision contact lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Essilor International Compagnie Generale d'Optique
    Inventors: Nicolas Chateau, Corinne Grollier, Dominique Baude