Patents by Inventor Frederick A. Flitsch

Frederick A. Flitsch 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).

  • Variable optic ophthalmic device including liquid crystal elements
    Patent number: 9690116
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a Variable Optic Insert into an Ophthalmic Lens. An energy source is capable of powering the Variable Optic Insert included within the Ophthalmic Lens. In some embodiments, an Ophthalmic Lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various Ophthalmic Lens entities may include electroactive Liquid Crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. The Ophthalmic device may include a wear-controlled adjustment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR SEALING AND ENCAPSULATION FOR BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20170168318
    Abstract: Device and methods for sealing and encapsulation for biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the device and methods for sealing and encapsulation for biocompatible energization elements involve heat welding, laser welding, or both where a laminar structure is enclosed by a polymer film capable of sealing. In some examples, a field of use for the apparatus and methods may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Stuart Michael Davis
  • Energized ophthalmic lens including stacked integrated components
    Patent number: 9675443
    Abstract: An ophthalmic lens comprising a stacked integrated component device can provide various functionality. The stacked integrated component device may contain an energy source capable of powering an electrical component incorporated into the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Stereoscopic ophthalmic lens viewing sets
    Patent number: 9664916
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming a Viewing Set of Ophthalmic Lenses for Three-dimensional Perception of stereoscopic media and includes the resulting Viewing Set devices. The Viewing Sets include a left Ophthalmic Lens and a right Ophthalmic Lens, wherein each Ophthalmic Lens includes a translation filter that, when combined, allow for Three-dimensional Perception. The present invention also includes embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert or Media Insert, wherein the Media Insert includes a variable optic zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Daniel Preza, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook
  • Ophthalmic devices incorporating metasurface elements
    Patent number: 9658469
    Abstract: This invention describes Ophthalmic Devices with media inserts that have nanostructured Metasurface elements upon or within them. In some embodiments passive ophthalmic devices of various kinds may be formed. Methods and devices for active ophthalmic devices based on Metasurface structures may also be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • QUANTUM-DOT SPECTROMETERS FOR USE IN BIOMEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170119287
    Abstract: Device and methods for the incorporation of Quantum-Dots for spectroscopic analysis into biomedical devices are described. In some examples, the Quantum-Dots act as light emitters, light filters or analyte specific dyes. In some examples, a field of use for the apparatus and methods may include any biomedical device or product that benefits from spectroscopic analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh
  • ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH SLEEP MONITORING
    Publication number: 20170112433
    Abstract: An eyelid position sensor system and/or an eye movement sensor system for an ophthalmic lens having an electronic system is described herein for recording data associated with sleep of the wearer. The eyelid position sensor system is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system in at least one embodiment includes a system controller and a data manager. In at least one embodiment, the eyelid position sensor system is utilized to determine eyelid position and the eye movement sensor system is utilized to determine eye position for the system controller to determine if the wearer is awake, asleep, or in REM sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Adam Toner
  • Energized ophthalmic lens
    Patent number: 9615917
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with a stacked integrated component device for function. In some embodiments, the stacked integrated component device may contain an energy source capable of powering an electrical component incorporated into the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION BASED IMAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170098525
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for an imaging system comprising a multitude of imaging elements upon a substrate. In some embodiments the substrate may be approximately round with a radius of approximately one inch. Various methods relating to using and producing an imaging system are discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Stereoscopic ophthalmic lens viewing sets
    Patent number: 9612446
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming a Viewing Set of Ophthalmic Lenses for Three-dimensional Perception of stereoscopic media and includes the resulting Viewing Set devices. The Viewing Sets include a left Ophthalmic Lens and a right Ophthalmic Lens, wherein each Ophthalmic Lens includes a translation filter that, when combined, allow for Three-dimensional Perception. The present invention also includes embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert or Media Insert, wherein the Media Insert includes a variable optic zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Daniel Preza, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook
  • QUANTUM-DOT SPECTROMETERS FOR USE IN BIOMEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170086676
    Abstract: Device and methods for the incorporation of Quantum-Dots for spectroscopic analysis into biomedical devices are described. In some examples, the Quantum-Dots act as light emitters, light filters or analyte specific dyes. In some examples, a field of use for the apparatus and methods may include any biomedical device or product that benefits from spectroscopic analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING GRADIENT-INDEXED AND SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS
    Publication number: 20170090215
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a radially dependent manner. The patterning may allow for the index of refraction of the optic device to vary in a gradient-indexed or GRIN manner. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Svetlana Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova
  • Device and methods for sealing and encapsulation for biocompatible energization elements
    Patent number: 9599842
    Abstract: Device and methods for sealing and encapsulation for biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the device and methods for sealing and encapsulation for biocompatible energization elements involve heat welding, laser welding, or both where a laminar structure is enclosed by a polymer film capable of sealing. In some examples, a field of use for the apparatus and methods may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Stuart Michael Davis
  • Methods and apparatus for ophthalmic devices including cycloidally oriented liquid crystal layers
    Patent number: 9592116
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlana Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • VARIABLE OPTIC OPHTHALMIC DEVICE INCLUDING LIQUID CRYSTAL ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20170059884
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens as set forth. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall Braxton Pugh
  • Method and apparatus for encapsulating a rigid insert in a contact lens for correcting vision in astigmatic patients
    Patent number: 9581832
    Abstract: The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for forming an Ophthalmic Lens that encapsulates a Rigid Insert, wherein the Rigid Insert may be tailored to correct specific astigmatic characteristics of an eye and apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses formed with the Rigid Inserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook, Stephen R. Beaton, Marina Archer, Michael D. Ferran, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham
  • Cathode mixture for use in a biocompatible battery
    Patent number: 9577259
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities comprising active cathode chemistry. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some examples, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • System and method of programming an energized opthalmic lens
    Patent number: 9568744
    Abstract: A method and a system for the selection and programming of an energized ophthalmic lens are disclosed. More specifically, the energized ophthalmic lens which can include a variable state arcuate shaped liquid meniscus lens capable of changing vision correction properties upon the receipt of an activation signal. According to some aspects of the disclosure, the system and method comprise vision simulation software configured to use patient's eye related data and product design options to select the ophthalmic lens and an operational protocol for the change of optical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Method and apparatus for a high resolution imaging system
    Patent number: 9558915
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for an imaging system comprising a multitude of imaging elements upon a substrate. In some embodiments the substrate may be approximately round with a radius of approximately one inch. Various methods relating to using and producing an imaging system are discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND SLEEP MONITORING
    Publication number: 20170020440
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh