Patents by Inventor Douglas C. Schlueter

Douglas C. Schlueter 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).

  • DUAL FUNCTION UV-ABSORBERS FOR OPHTHALMIC LENS MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20100168438
    Abstract: Disclosed are UV absorbers that contain a labile functional group capable of initiating free radical polymerization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas C. Schlueter
  • Ophthalmic lens materials containing chromophores that absorb both UV and short wavelength visible light
    Patent number: 7728051
    Abstract: Chromophores that absorb both UV and short wavelength visible light are disclosed. The chromophores are particularly suitable for use in intraocular lens materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph I. Weinschenk, III, Douglas C. Schlueter, David L. Jinkerson
  • Low-tack ophthalmic and otorhinolaryngological device materials
    Patent number: 7714039
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain one or more aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomers as principal device-forming monomers and a tack-reducing macromer additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other ophthalmic or otorhinolaryngological devices, such as contact lenses, keratoprostheses, corneal inlays or rings; otological ventilation tubes and nasal implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana M. Cordova, Mutlu Karakelle, Chance Lehman, Douglas C. Schlueter, Joseph I. Weinschenk, III
  • Dual function UV-absorbers for ophthalmic lens materials
    Patent number: 7709652
    Abstract: Disclosed are UV absorbers that contain a labile functional group capable of initiating free radical polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas C. Schlueter
  • Ophthalmic and otorhinolaryngological device materials
    Patent number: 7652076
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index device materials having improved strength. The materials contain a monofunctional or difunctional, acrylate or methacrylate terminated aromatic functional methacrylic or acrylic macromer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Schlueter, Mutlu Karakelle
  • Low-tack ophthalmic and otorhinolaryngological device materials
    Patent number: 7585900
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain an aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomer as the single principal device-forming monomer and a tack-reducing macromer additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other ophthalmic or otorhinolaryngological devices, such as contact lenses, keratoprostheses, corneal inlays or rings; otological ventilation tubes and nasal implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana M. Cordova, Mutlu Karakelle, Chance Lehman, Douglas C. Schlueter, Joseph I. Weinschenk, III
  • OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20090198327
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index device materials having improved strength. The materials contain a polystyrene macromer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Douglas C. Schlueter
  • LOW-TACK OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20090137745
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain one or more aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomers as principal device-forming monomers and a tack-reducing macromer additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other ophthalmic or otorhinolaryngological devices, such as contact lenses, keratoprostheses, corneal inlays or rings; otological ventilation tubes and nasal implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Alcon,Inc.
    Inventors: Diana M. Cordova, Mutlu Karakelle, Chance Lehman, Douglas C. Schlueter, Joseph I. Weinschenk, III
  • LOW-TACK OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20090132039
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain one or more aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomers as principal device-forming monomers and a tack-reducing macromer additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other ophthalmic or otorhinolaryngological devices, such as contact lenses, keratoprostheses, corneal inlays or rings; otological ventilation tubes and nasal implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana M. Cordova, Mutlu Karakelle, Chance Lehman, Douglas C. Schlueter, Joseph I. Weinschenk, III
  • OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20090093592
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials. The materials comprise di-block or tri-block macromers containing hydrophilic side-chains. The materials have improved glistening resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas C. Schlueter
  • OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20090093603
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials. The materials comprise di-block or tri-block macromers containing a hydrophilic block in the polymer backbone. The materials have improved glistening resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: ALCON, INC.
    Inventor: Douglas C. Schlueter
  • OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20090093604
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials. The materials contain a hydrophilic side-chain macromer for glistening resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas C. Schlueter
  • OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS CONTAINING AN ALKYLPHENOL ETHOXYLATE
    Publication number: 20090088493
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials. The materials contain a functionalized alkylphenol ethoxylate to reduce glistenings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: ALCON, INC.
    Inventors: Water R. Laredo, Douglas C. Schlueter
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS MATERIALS CONTAINING CHROMOPHORES THAT ABSORB BOTH UV AND SHORT WAVELENGTH VISIBLE LIGHT
    Publication number: 20090043105
    Abstract: Chromophores that absorb both UV and short wavelength visible light are disclosed. The chromophores are particularly suitable for use in intraocular lens materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: ALCON, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph I. Weinschenk, III, Douglas C. Schlueter, David L. Jinkerson
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS MATERIALS CONTAINING CHROMOPHORES THAT ABSORB BOTH UV AND SHORT WAVELENGTH VISIBLE LIGHT
    Publication number: 20090043007
    Abstract: Chromophores that absorb both UV and short wavelength visible light are disclosed. The chromophores are particularly suitable for use in intraocular lens materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: ALCON, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph I. Weinschenk, III, Douglas C. Schlueter, David L. Jinkerson
  • OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS CONTAINING PHENYLENE-SILOXANE MACROMERS
    Publication number: 20080269418
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials having improved strength. The materials contain a phenylene-siloxane macromer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Schlueter, David L. Jinkerson
  • UV-ABSORBERS FOR OPHTHALMIC LENS MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20080266519
    Abstract: 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazole UV absorbing monomers are disclosed. The UV absorbers are particularly suitable for use in intraocular lens materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventor: Douglas C. Schlueter
  • Dual Function UV-Absorbers for Ophthalmic Lens Materials
    Publication number: 20080221675
    Abstract: Disclosed are UV absorbers that contain a labile functional group capable of initiating free radical polymerization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: ALCON, INC.
    Inventor: Douglas C. Schlueter
  • LOW-TACK OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20080021548
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain an aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomer as the single principal device-forming monomer and a tack-reducing macromer additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other ophthalmic or otorhinolaryngological devices, such as contact lenses, keratoprostheses, corneal inlays or rings; otological ventilation tubes and nasal implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: ALCON MANUFACTURING LTD.
    Inventors: Diana M. Cordova, Mutlu Karakelle, Chance Lehman, Douglas C. Schlueter, Joseph I. Weinschenk
  • LOW-TACK OPHTHALMIC AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL DEVICE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20080021129
    Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain an aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomer as the single principal device-forming monomer and a tack-reducing macromer additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other ophthalmic or otorhinolaryngological devices, such as contact lenses, keratoprostheses, corneal inlays or rings; otological ventilation tubes and nasal implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: ALCON MANUFACTURING LTD.
    Inventors: Diana M. Cordova, Mutlu Karakelle, Chance Lehman, Douglas C. Schlueter, Joseph I. Weinschenk