Patents by Inventor Edward R. Kernick

Edward R. Kernick 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 WITH MULTI-SEGMENTED LINEAR MENISCUS WALL
    Publication number: 20120092774
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of multiple segments of a frustum of a cone. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • LIQUID MENISCUS LENS INCLUDING VARIABLE VOLTAGE ZONES
    Publication number: 20120075712
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with multiple voltage zones that may have variable voltages applied across the zones. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. PUGH, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • LIQUID MENISCUS LENS INCLUDING MENISCUS WALL WITH MICROCHANNELS
    Publication number: 20120075710
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum, additional embodiments may include a cylindrical wall, each with microchannels. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. PUGH, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • LIQUID MENISCUS LENS INCLUDING GRADIENT THICKNESS DIELECTRIC COATING
    Publication number: 20120075713
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with portions of gradient thickness dielectric. Other embodiments may include a cylindrical shape meniscus wall. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. PUGH, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH NON-SPHERICAL MENISCUS WALL
    Publication number: 20120075711
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum, a cross section of which is non-spherical. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. PUGH, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • LENS WITH MULTI-CONVEX MENISCUS WALL
    Publication number: 20120057244
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of multiple segments of a torus convex toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • METHODS OF DEGASSING OPHTHALMIC LENS MONOMER MIXTURES
    Publication number: 20120048114
    Abstract: Methods of degassing silicone hydrogel lens formulations are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Edward R. Kernick, Hamid Anthony Darabi
  • LENS WITH COMPOUND LINEAR-CONVEX MENISCUS WALL
    Publication number: 20120050880
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum combined with a segment of a torus convex to the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • NEGATIVE ADD LIQUID MENISCUS LENS
    Publication number: 20120044574
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially a conical frustum and at least a portion of the conical frustum concave in relation to the optical axis. An application of an electrical current to the meniscus wall provides for a increase in negative power in an optical quality provided by the liquid meniscus lens. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH CONCAVE TORUS-SEGMENT MENISCUS WALL
    Publication number: 20120026598
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with at least a portion of the conical frustum concave toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH CONVEX TORUS-SEGMENT MENISCUS WALL
    Publication number: 20120026597
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with at least a portion of the conical frustum convex toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • CONTACT LENS STORAGE CASE SURFACE DISINFECTION
    Publication number: 20110315893
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting a surface of the storage case. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • LENS WITH CONICAL FRUSTUM MENISCUS WALL
    Publication number: 20110317277
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James D. Riall, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, Sharika Snook
  • GERMICIDAL BULB DISINFECTION BASE FOR OPHTHALMIC LENSES
    Publication number: 20110284773
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base with a germicidal bulb for providing disinfecting radiation to a storage case for an ophthalmic lens, such as a contact lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting a contact lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISINFECTION BASE FOR OPHTHALMIC LENSES
    Publication number: 20110284772
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS DISINFECTING STORAGE CASE
    Publication number: 20110284396
    Abstract: The present invention for a storage case for an ophthalmic lens, wherein the storage case facilitates disinfecting of the ophthalmic lens with disinfecting radiation. Various embodiments may include an alignment device, such as a pedestal or a concave bowl to position the lens to receive disinfecting radiation. In addition, the case may include one or more disinfecting radiation windows for admitting disinfecting radiation into the storage case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS DISINFECTING BASE
    Publication number: 20110284764
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • ARCUATE LIQUID MENISCUS LENS
    Publication number: 20110279905
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens, some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a front curve arcuate lens and a back curve arcuate lens. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • Lens wash station and methods of its use
    Patent number: 7850785
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing debris from ophthalmic lens transfer tips during the manufacturing or the ophthalmic lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Kernick, Anthony H. Darabi, Leslie Voss, Charles Hood
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING OPHTHALMIC LENSES
    Publication number: 20100187249
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing ophthalmic lens packages and methods of its use are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Edward R. Kernick, Hamid A. Darabi, Daniel T. Wang