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).

  • IDENTIFICATION ASPECTS OF BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170024555
    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 where the result may comprise results which are unique to the user and support identification. In other examples, biomedical devices which are embedded or otherwise connected to a user may have function specifically included to provide stored identification data unique to the user which may be communicated under specified conditions. A identification result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh
  • Title of Invention: BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170024771
    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. The communication system may convey the biometric results to a processing system which may include resources such as servers to store the results in personalized databases. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message based on the current measurement and historical measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20170020442
    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: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR SENSING EXPOSURE EVENTS FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170024530
    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, the sensing means may measure an exposure of the user. In some examples the exposure may be to at least one of an energy source, a biological material or chemical material. 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: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION IN VEHICULAR ENVIRONMENTS
    Publication number: 20170026790
    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 message. The system may operate in a vehicular environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • SYSTEMS AND BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR SENSING AND FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170020441
    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. The biometric based information communication message may comprise an advertisement. In some examples, the advertisement may include a means to link to an electronic purchasing or e-procurement vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION RELATED TO FATIGUE SENSING
    Publication number: 20170020431
    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 result may relate to a level of fatigue or sleepiness of the user. In some examples, the user may be operating machinery. 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 which may be tailor to the user and historical records relating to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170020390
    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: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR REAL TIME MEDICAL CONDITION MONITORING USING BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170020391
    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: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh
  • Methods and apparatus for ophthalmic devices including cycloidally oriented liquid crystal layers
    Patent number: 9541772
    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: January 10, 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
  • OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCORPORATING PHOTONIC ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20170003522
    Abstract: This invention describes Ophthalmic Devices with media inserts that have photonic 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 photonic based projection systems may also be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Multiple energization elements in stacked integrated component devices
    Patent number: 9535268
    Abstract: This invention discloses a device comprising multiple functional layers with multiple energization elements formed on substrates, wherein at least one functional layer comprises an electrical energy source. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a component for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses that has been formed by the stacking of multiple functionalized layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • RETROFITTING MANUFACTURING LINES INTO CLEANSPACE FABRICATORS
    Publication number: 20160375529
    Abstract: The present invention provides various aspects for retrofitting existing manufacturing lines into cleanspace fabricators. In some embodiments existing processing equipment and automation are placed into the new environment. In other embodiments the processing equipment is placed and new automation equipment is used. And, in some embodiments the equipment of the existing manufacturing line including the automation are redesigned to allow for similar processing to occur in a cleanspace fabricator; where some of the redesign may also leverage strengths of the cleanspace fabricator design type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • VARIABLE OPTIC OPHTHALMIC DEVICE INCLUDING LIQUID CRYSTAL ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20160363784
    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: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen R. Beaton, Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao, Randall Braxton Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Svetlana Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova
  • METHODS OF PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING WITH CLEANSPACE FABRICATORS
    Publication number: 20160358795
    Abstract: The present invention provides various aspects for processing multiple types of substrates within cleanspace fabricators or for processing multiple or single types of substrates in multiple types of cleanspace environments. In some embodiments, a collocated composite cleanspace fabricator may be capable of processing semiconductor devices into integrated circuits and then performing assembly operations to result in product in packaged form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Variable optic ophthalmic device including shaped liquid crystal elements with nano-scaled droplets of liquid crystal
    Patent number: 9500882
    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, the liquid crystal layer may comprise droplets that are nano-scaled. 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, James Daniel Riall, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Adam Toner, Nelson V. Tabirian, Svetlana Serak, Olena Uskova, Luciano De Sio
  • Methods of manufacture and use of energized ophthalmic devices having an electrical storage mode
    Patent number: 9482879
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods of manufacture and use of an energized Ophthalmic Device with an incorporated Storage Mode for a power source, the method of manufacturing said device, and a method of activation that may restore the power source to an operational mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Adam Toner, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Scott R. Humphreys, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham
  • Sealing and encapsulation in energized ophthalmic devices with annular inserts
    Patent number: 9481138
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular Multi-Piece Insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel, and the Component includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-Piece Insert portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Sharika Snook
  • Method and apparatus for forming thermoformed ophthalmic insert devices
    Patent number: 9481124
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods for creating single-piece or multi-piece Rigid Inserts that may be included in an Ophthalmic Lenses or may comprise the Ophthalmic Lens, wherein the Rigid Insert may be formed through the processing of thin sheet material by thermoforming. Single piece annular Rigid Inserts may perform the function of providing a template for printed patterns to be included in Ophthalmic Lenses. Single piece full Rigid Inserts may perform the function of polarizing light or filtering light based on the properties of materials used to form the insert. Multi-piece Rigid Inserts may incorporate activation and energization elements. The present invention also includes apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses and inserts formed with the Rigid Insert pieces that have been thermoformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Douglas Lilac, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook
  • Ophthalmic devices incorporating photonic elements
    Patent number: 9465236
    Abstract: This invention describes Ophthalmic Devices with media inserts that have photonic 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 photonic based projection systems may also be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch