Patents by Inventor Eric Pape

Eric Pape 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).

  • Lenses capable of post-fabrication modulus change
    Patent number: 6813097
    Abstract: Novel optical elements are provided which are capable of post fabrication modifications. Specifically, the invention includes lenses, such as intraocular lens, which can undergo changes in storage modulus after fabrication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignees: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Jagdish M. Jethmalani, Robert H. Grubbs, Julia A. Kornfield, Daniel M. Schwartz, Christian A. Sandstedt, Eric Pape
  • Lenses capable of post-fabrication modulus change
    Publication number: 20030151719
    Abstract: Novel optical elements are provided which are capable of post fabrication modifications. Specifically, the invention includes lenses, such as intraocular lens, which can undergo changes in storage modulus after fabrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Jagdish M. Jethmalani, Robert H. Grubbs, Julia A. Kornfield, Daniel M. Schwartz, Christian A. Sandstedt, Eric Pape
  • Optical elements capable of post-fabrication modulus change
    Publication number: 20020167735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lenses that are capable of post-fabrication power modifications. In general, the inventive lenses comprise (i) a first polymer matrix and (ii) a refraction modulating composition that is capable of stimulus-induced polymerization dispersed therein. When at least a portion of the lens is exposed to an appropriate stimulus, the refraction modulating composition forms a second polymer matrix. The amount and location of the second polymer matrix may modify a lens characteristic such as lens power by changing its refractive index and/or by altering its shape. The inventive lenses have a number of applications in the electronics and medical fields as data storage means and as medical lenses, particularly intraocular lenses, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Jagdish M. Jethmalani, Robert H. Grubbs, Christian A. Sandstedt, Julia A. Kornfield, Daniel M. Schwartz, Eric Pape