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).

  • Full rings for a functionalized layer insert of an ophthalmic lens
    Patent number: 9195075
    Abstract: This invention discloses various designs for rings that make up the functionalized layers in a functional layer insert. More specifically, design parameters for the rings for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens. Additionally, functional aspects of the rings and materials for encapsulating the functional insert into an area outside the optical zone of the ophthalmic lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James D. Riall, Adam Toner
  • COMPONENTS WITH MULTIPLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS FOR BIOMEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150323811
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some embodiments, 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 laminate stack of biocompatible material. In some embodiments, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Apparatus and method for activation of components of an energized ophthalmic lens
    Patent number: 9182613
    Abstract: This present invention provides apparatus and methods for the activation of an energized ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, the present invention provides for activation and deactivation of one or more components via wireless communication with an activation unit external to the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an energized ophthalmic lens contains components that detect external signals, process the detected signal and activate components that change optical characteristics via the control of electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Variable focus ophthalmic device
    Patent number: 9180636
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • THERMOFORMED OPHTHALMIC INSERT DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150316789
    Abstract: The present invention describes 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 include activation and energization elements. The present invention also includes methods and apparatus for forming the Rigid Inserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Douglas Lilac, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook
  • MULTIPLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS IN STACKED INTEGRATED COMPONENT DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150309337
    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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Method and apparatus for an imaging system
    Patent number: 9171697
    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: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Futrfab, Inc
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANSPACE FABRICATORS
    Publication number: 20150301524
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various apparatus and methods for novel cleanspace fabricator designs. In some examples, a cleanspace fabricator may be comprised of vertically stacked tools wherein the product and the processing tools are conveyed through the cleanspace. In another example, a fabricator is formed and utilized wherein at least a portion of the fabricator may be comprised of vertically stacked tools that occupy a peripheral position on a cleanspace and wherein at least a portion of the fabricator is comprised of horizontally deployed tools in a cleanroom environment. Product may be comprised of or processed upon substrates in some examples. In other examples product may be comprised of materials contained within vessels. In some examples the product within vessels may be in liquid or powder form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Ophthalmic devices with stabilization features
    Patent number: 9164297
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming Ophthalmic Lenses with Stabilizing Features, and more specifically, Ophthalmic Lenses that include an encapsulated Insert Device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook
  • Methods and apparatus to form electronic circuitry on ophthalmic devices
    Patent number: 9158128
    Abstract: This invention discloses an energized Ophthalmic Device with incorporated low energy consuming modes. In some embodiments, media inserts with incorporated low energy consuming modes are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    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
  • Method and apparatus for a variable power ophthalmic lens
    Patent number: 9158127
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with diffractive/refractive variable optic structures. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic included within the ophthalmic lens as it may be predetermined. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, C. Benjamin Wooley, Edward R. Kernick, Frederick A. Flitsch, Andres F. Arrubla
  • Method and apparatus for an automated tool handling system for a multilevel cleanspace fabricator
    Patent number: 9159592
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus capable of routine placement and replacement of fabricator tools in a designated tool location. The tool location can be selected from multiple tool locations arranged in a matrix with horizontal and vertical designations. The operation may be fully automated. In another aspect, the invention describes Cleanspace fabricators which use devices to routinely remove and place tooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Futrfab, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A CLEANSPACE FABRICATOR TO PROCESS PRODUCTS IN VESSELS
    Publication number: 20150266675
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various apparatus and methods for utilizing aspects of Cleanspace Fabricators. In some examples, methods relate to the material transport and processing involving Vessels or wells. The Vessels or wells may contain liquid or powder forms of materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Ophthalmic lens with segmented ring layers in a functionalized insert
    Patent number: 9134546
    Abstract: This invention discloses various designs for rings and ring segments that make up functionalized layers in a functional layer insert, for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens. The layer insert which can include substrate layers that are intact full rings, segmented rings or a combination of both. Segmented rings may include Arc-Matched and Non Arc-Matched arcuate segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN AUTOMATED TOOL HANDLING SYSTEM FOR A MULTILEVEL CLEANSPACE FABRICATOR
    Publication number: 20150249031
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus capable of routine placement and replacement of fabricator tools in a designated tool location. The tool location can be selected from multiple tool locations arranged in a matrix with horizontal and vertical designations. The operation may be fully automated. In another aspect, the invention describes Cleanspace fabricators which use devices to routinely remove and place tooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • System and method of programming an energized ophthalmic lens
    Patent number: 9116363
    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: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Multiple energization elements in stacked integrated component devices
    Patent number: 9110310
    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: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Method of forming a functionalized insert with segmented ring layers for an ophthalmic lens
    Patent number: 9102111
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming an insert for contact lens. The insert having rings and ring segments that make up functionalized layers in a functional layer insert, for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens. The layer insert which can include substrate layers that are intact full rings, segmented rings or a combination of both. The method includes the steps of forming the ring segments, assembling the ring segments into ring substrate layers, forming electrical interconnections and encapsulating the insert in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH FUNCTIONAL INSERT LAYERS
    Publication number: 20150212339
    Abstract: This invention discloses a media substrate for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses that has been formed by the stacking of multiple functionalized layers. Additionally, methods and apparatus for providing a stacked functional layer insert for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens are also provided. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the lens includes at least one stacked functional layer insert portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Randall B. PUGH, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN IMAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150200072
    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: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch