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).

  • Patent number: 11024527
    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. The fabricator may comprise a processor performing cognitive computing algorithms. In some examples, the processor may be located at a remote location and communication with the cleanspace fabricator. 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 11011396
    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. Customized smart devices, smart phones and touchscreen devices may be fabricated in examples of a cleanspace fabricator. In some examples, the smart devices, smart phones and touchscreen devices may have two touchscreens on opposite sides of the device along with hardware based encryption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20210141243
    Abstract: Designs, apparatus and methods to form contact lenses with aesthetic elements on demand are described. In some examples, the method of defining the aesthetic aspect includes printing patterns. Other examples include photochromic or thermochromic elements which may provide patterning on exposure to electromagnetic irradiation. In some further examples, energized components in contact lenses may provide aesthetic characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh
  • Patent number: 11000226
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for fostering wireless communication to and from orthopedic implants. Cuff and bandage devices provide a means of supporting a device which coordinates and optimizes communication with orthopedic implants. The devices support methods which can provide feedback to a user to optimize the signal strength and signal to noise aspects of wireless connections to and from orthopedic implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Filip Leszko, George A. Mikhail, Randall B. Pugh, Adam Toner
  • Publication number: 20210133360
    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. Customized smart devices, smart phones and touchscreen devices may be fabricated in examples of a cleanspace fabricator. In some examples integrated circuits with unique encryption keys may be formed where the encryption keys are stored in physical aspects of the integrated circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20210117585
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interacting with a tag in a radio target area. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and systems for monitoring temperature and other environmental conditions in a storage area and displaying environmental conditions as digital content in a user interactive interface based upon energy levels received from a radio target area and content from a sensor generating digital content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Frederick Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10975529
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, discrete material formats for use in an Additive Manufacturing Array are disclosed. Methods of using the additive manufacturing robot, discrete materials, and the roadways produced with the additive manufacturing robot are provided. A combined function Addibot, with Additive Manufacturing capabilities, cleaning capabilities, line painting capabilities and seal coating capabilities which may be used in concert with a camera equipped aerial drone for design and characterization function is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20210073432
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interacting with a tag in a wireless communications area. A user interface is generated with a digital representation of energy levels received into an energy receiving sensor, such as a CCD. The user interface includes interactive portions based upon positions of tags in a wireless communication area. A controller may determine that a Smart Device is associated with access rights to digital content associated with the tag, and the digital content may be displayed in the user interface on the Smart device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Frederick Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10942370
    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: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James D. Riall, Sharika Snook, Karson S. Putts, Edward R. Kernick, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham
  • Patent number: 10935813
    Abstract: Designs, apparatus and methods to form contact lenses with aesthetic elements on demand are described. In some examples, the method of defining the aesthetic aspect includes printing patterns. Other examples include photochromic or thermochromic elements which may provide patterning on exposure to electromagnetic irradiation. In some further examples, energized components in contact lenses may provide aesthetic characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh
  • Patent number: 10922440
    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. Customized smart devices, smart phones and touchscreen devices may be fabricated in examples of a cleanspace fabricator. In some examples, self-destruction devices may safely be installed into the assembly of the smart device in a cleanspace fabricator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20210039308
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for adding line features to a roadway surface. In some examples, the line features may include wires, conduits and electronic components. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may create communication means into an advanced roadway in line features, which may be used for various communications including communications to and from autonomous vehicles. The communications may involve data related to the operation of systems of autonomous vehicles. In other examples, the line features may be dynamically colored with LED components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10902160
    Abstract: Methods and Apparatus relating to environmental monitoring and control systems are discussed. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and systems for monitoring temperature and other environmental conditions in a cold storage facility and tracking the locations and environmental conditions of a product throughout its cold storage life cycle using the environmental control system and smart devices in logical communication therewith. Tracked interactions with personnel in relationship to products in cold storage are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Frederick Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10872179
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for wireless communication area augmentation. A plurality of Nodes or Tags assist in aligning real-world with virtual-world content. Using augmented reality, an Agent may detect one or more Tags by the reflection or other reception of wireless energy in a Radio Target Area. This may be correlated with information in a database about an object proximate to the Tag. In this way, messages, history, and other information about the object may be easily conveyable to the Agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Frederick Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20200364381
    Abstract: Methods and Apparatus relating to environmental monitoring and control systems are discussed. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and systems for monitoring temperature and other environmental conditions in a cold storage facility and tracking the locations and environmental conditions of a product throughout its cold storage life cycle using the environmental control system and smart devices in logical communication therewith. Tracked interactions with personnel in relationship to products in cold storage are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Frederick Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10836107
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may create communication means into an advanced roadway, which may be used for various communications including communications to and from autonomous vehicles. The communications may involve data related to the operation of systems of autonomous vehicles. In other examples, the communications may relate to the status of roadways which may be sensed or imaged by vehicles using the advanced roadways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20200334393
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for wireless communication area augmentation. A plurality of Nodes or Tags assist in aligning real-world with virtual-world content. Using augmented reality, an Agent may detect one or more Tags by the reflection or other reception of wireless energy in a Radio Target Area. This may be correlated with information in a database about an object proximate to the Tag. In this way, messages, history, and other information about the object may be easily conveyable to the Agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Middle Chart, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Wodrich, Michael S. Santarone, Randall Pugh, Jason E. Duff, Frederick Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10775645
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to enhance levels of oxygen in tear fluid under a worn advanced contact lens are described. The advanced contact lens may include an insert which is impermeable to fluid flow across its body. The method of enhancement may include creating pores through the insert, creating channels in portions of the contact lens body, including layers of absorptive material, including devices to generate or release oxygen or means of moving tear fluid under the contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Adam Toner, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10775644
    Abstract: Antennas and antenna systems may be designed and configured for incorporation into mechanical devices, including medical devices, such as ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses. These antennas and antenna systems may be utilized to transmit data from the mechanical device to a receiver, to receive data from a transmitter, and/or to inductively charge an electromechanical cell or the like incorporated into the mechanical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Frederick A Flitsch, James Daniel Riall
  • Publication number: 20200277741
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various advancements for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus and may include examples of sealcoating operations. In some examples, omnidirectional drive systems such as Mecanum wheels may create novel operational aspects. Artificial intelligence techniques may enhance operations and may be used to create model for the processing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch