Patents by Inventor Edgar V. Menezes

Edgar V. Menezes 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).

  • Method for stabilizing contact lenses
    Patent number: 9791716
    Abstract: A method for stabilizing contact lenses includes providing a lens design with a nominal set of stabilization zone parameters, applying a merit function to the lens design based on balancing moments of momentum, and creating a contact lens design with improved stabilization based on the application of the merit functions to the lens design with a nominal set of stabilization zone parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Gerligand, Edgar V. Menezes
  • Punctal plugs for the delivery of active agents
    Patent number: 9474645
    Abstract: The invention provides punctal plugs for the delivery of active agent to one or both of the tear fluid of the eye and to the nasolacrimal duct that comprise a body, at least one cap, and optionally a collarette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cui, Zhigang Li, Edgar V. Menezes, Aruna Nathan, Michael J. Trezza, II
  • Stabilization of contact lenses
    Patent number: 9383592
    Abstract: Contact lens designs are provided with improved stabilization wherein the moments of momentum are balanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar V. Menezes, Pierre Gerligand
  • METHOD FOR STABILIZING CONTACT LENSES
    Publication number: 20150346514
    Abstract: A method for stabilizing contact lenses includes providing a lens design with a nominal set of stabilization zone parameters, applying a merit function to the lens design based on balancing moments of momentum, and creating a contact lens design with improved stabilization based on the application of the merit functions to the lens design with a nominal set of stabilization zone parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Pierre Gerligand, Edgar V. Menezes
  • Translating presbyopic contact lens
    Patent number: 9170434
    Abstract: Lenses for correcting presbyopia are translating, multifocal contact lenses with pseudotruncations which are asymmetric about the vertical meridian.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Roffman, Philippe F. Jubin, Edgar V. Menezes, Pierre-Yves Gerligand, Timothy A. Clutterbuck, Khaled A. Chehab
  • Translating presbyopic contact lens
    Patent number: 9158129
    Abstract: Lenses for correcting presbyopia are translating, multifocal contact lenses with pseudotruncations which are asymmetric about the vertical meridian.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Roffman, Philippe F. Jubin, Edgar V. Menezes, Pierre-Yves Gerligand, Timothy A. Clutterbuck, Khaled A. Chehab
  • Method for stabilizing contact lenses
    Patent number: 9134545
    Abstract: A method for stabilizing contact lenses includes providing a lens design with a nominal set of stabilization zone parameters, applying a merit function to the lens design based on balancing moments of momentum, and creating a contact lens design with improved stabilization based on the application of the merit functions to the lens design with a nominal set of stabilization zone parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Gerligand, Edgar V. Menezes
  • Stabilization of contact lenses
    Patent number: 9091866
    Abstract: Contact lens designs are provided with improved stabilization wherein the moments of momentum are balanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar V. Menezes, Pierre Gerligand
  • STABILIZATION OF CONTACT LENSES
    Publication number: 20150146163
    Abstract: Contact lens designs are provided with improved stabilization wherein the moments of momentum are balanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar V. Menezes, Pierre Gerligand
  • Stabilization of contact lenses
    Patent number: 8974057
    Abstract: Contact lens designs are provided with improved stabilization wherein the moments of momentum are balanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar V. Menezes, Pierre Gerligand
  • Translating presbyopic contact lens
    Patent number: 8911079
    Abstract: Lenses for correcting presbyopia are translating, multifocal contact lenses with pseudotruncations which are asymmetric about the vertical meridian.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Roffman, Philippe F. Jubin, Edgar V. Menezes, Pierre-Yves Gerligand, Timothy A. Clutterbuck, Khaled A. Chehab
  • Contact lenses with improved movement
    Patent number: 8801176
    Abstract: Contact lenses have design features to enhance translational properties such as dimples and coating treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Roffman, Philippe F. Jubin, Douglas G. Vanderlaan, Edgar V. Menezes, Gregory J. Hofmann
  • STABILIZATION OF CONTACT LENSES
    Publication number: 20140098340
    Abstract: Contact lens designs are provided with improved stabilization wherein the moments of momentum are balanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar V. Menezes, Pierre Gerligand
  • Ophthalmic lenses for prevention of myopia progression
    Patent number: 8690319
    Abstract: The invention provides ophthalmic lenses useful in preventing myopia progression. The lenses of the invention provide substantially constant distance vision power zone in the center of the optic zone surrounded by a zone that provides positive longitudinal spherical aberration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Edgar V. Menezes
  • Contact lenses with improved movement
    Patent number: 8672476
    Abstract: Contact lenses have design features to enhance translational properties such as dimples and coating treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Roffman, Philippe F. Jubin, Douglas G. Vanderlaan, Edgar V. Menezes
  • Rotationally stabilized contact lenses and methods for their design
    Patent number: 8646908
    Abstract: The invention provides dual stabilization zones that interact with an individual's eyelids so that at least the upper eyelid strikes both stabilization zones of a lens at the same time. The stabilized lenses of the invention maintain their on-eye orientation better as compared to conventionally stabilized lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Clutterbuck, Khaled Chehab, Edgar V. Menezes, Steven E. Franklin, Cornelis P. Hendriks, Willem Potze
  • METHOD FOR STABILIZING CONTACT LENSES
    Publication number: 20130335698
    Abstract: A method for stabilizing contact lenses includes providing a lens design with a nominal set of stabilization zone parameters, applying a merit function to the lens design based on balancing moments of momentum, and creating a contact lens design with improved stabilization based on the application of the merit functions to the lens design with a nominal set of stabilization zone parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Gerligand, Edgar V. Menezes
  • Methods and devices for providing access through tissue to a surgical site
    Patent number: 8517932
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. A surgical access port is provided that has an adjustable longitudinal length, such as by being formed from multiple segments configured to move relative to one another. An anchor can be coupled to a distal end of the surgical access port to help secure the surgical access port within a tissue opening by engaging a distal side of the tissue. Optionally, the anchor can be removably coupled to the distal end of the surgical access port, thereby allowing any one of a plurality of anchors to be selectively coupled thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Kiyoto Benjamin Sakai, Jr., Shailendra K. Parihar, Mark S. Zeiner, Edgar V. Menezes, Aron O. Zingman
  • Method for stabilizing contact lenses
    Patent number: 8480229
    Abstract: A method for stabilizing contact lenses includes providing a lens design with a nominal set of stabilization zone parameters, applying a merit function to the lens design based on balancing moments of momentum, and creating a contact lens design with improved stabilization based on the application of the merit functions to the lens design with a nominal set of stabilization zone parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Gerligand, Edgar V. Menezes
  • Methods and devices for providing access through tissue to a surgical site
    Patent number: 8460186
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for providing access through tissue to a surgical site. Generally, the methods and devices allow adjustment of a surgical access port's longitudinal length. In one embodiment, a surgical access port is provided that includes a housing having a cannula distally extending therefrom. The housing can be configured to cut a proximal portion of the cannula to adjust a longitudinal length of the cannula and hence of the surgical access port. In another embodiment, a surgical access port is provided that includes a cannula formed of a plurality of modular segments removably coupled together. One or more of the segments can be configured to be removable from the cannula to change the cannula's longitudinal length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Ortiz, Brandon L. Livingston, Dhananjay V. Patil, Mark S. Zeiner, Theodore J. DiMagno, Edgar V. Menezes, Aron O. Zingman