Patents by Inventor Frederick Flitsch

Frederick 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).

  • Biomedical energization elements with polymer electrolytes and cavity structures
    Patent number: 10367233
    Abstract: Designs, strategies and methods to form energization elements comprising polymer electrolytes are described. In some examples, the biocompatible energization elements may be used in a biomedical device. In some further examples, the biocompatible energization elements may be used in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Millburn Ebenezer Jacob Muthu, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Anodes for use in biocompatible energization elements
    Patent number: 10361404
    Abstract: Anode formulations and designs for use in biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, a field of use for the apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements incorporating fuel cells for biomedical devices
    Patent number: 10345620
    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 into a fuel cell. The active elements of a cathode, anode, membrane and fuel storage 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: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Sharika Snook, Adam Toner, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH A MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190183397
    Abstract: The present invention described a system for an energized ophthalmic device with a media insert that includes microfluidic elements upon or within the media insert. In some embodiments, the microfluidic elements may be useful for the purpose of analyzing an analyte such as glucose in a fluid sample. In addition, some embodiments can function with a medicament administering device to treat an abnormal condition identified during the analyte analysis in the fluid sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Karson S. Putts
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCAPSULATING A RIGID INSERT IN A CONTACT LENS FOR CORRECTING VISION IN ASTIGMATIC PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20190179166
    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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James D. Riall, Sharika Snook, Karson S. Putts, Edward R. Kernick, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham
  • Method and device for monitoring and treatment of seasonal affective disorder
    Patent number: 10315043
    Abstract: This invention provides for an energized biomedical ophthalmic device and associated method of measuring changes in biomarkers contained in tear film to generate data related to a light therapy regimen used to treat symptoms associated with seasonal affective disorder. In some embodiments, the energized biomedical ophthalmic device can include an energized contact lens with a light source in communication with a processor controlling said light source according to the light therapy regimen. The light therapy regimen may be generated or modified by the processor from the measured changes and sometimes from user's preferences, and/or additional measurements, including for example, light exposure and/or circadian rhythm of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Electronic ophthalmic lens with sleep monitoring
    Patent number: 10314530
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Adam Toner
  • Ophthalmic devices incorporating photonic elements
    Patent number: 10317705
    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: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Thinned and flexible semiconductor elements on three dimensional surfaces
    Patent number: 10310294
    Abstract: Methods to form a device whereon flexible component elements are attached upon three-dimensional surfaces are described. In some aspects, the present invention includes incorporating flexible semiconductor devices onto three-dimensional surfaces with electrical contacts. In some aspects, the formed device may be incorporated in an ophthalmic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • MULTI-PIECE INSERT DEVICE WITH GLUE SEAL FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190137785
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating components on and within a multi-piece insert are set forth herein. 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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: James Daniel Riall, Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Adam Toner
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
    Publication number: 20190126557
    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 perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Methods for forming variable optic ophthalmic devices including shaped liquid crystal elements
    Patent number: 10261344
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens of variable optical power. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. The variable optic insert may also comprise polarizing elements. In some examples, an intermediate optic piece may be formed to comprise a UV absorbing dye, allowing differential processing of regions on either side of the intermediate optic piece. 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: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR NOVEL CLEANSPACE FABRICATORS
    Publication number: 20190109032
    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: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WIRELESS BIOMEDICAL DEVICE CHARGING
    Publication number: 20190081497
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to charge biomedical devices are described. In some examples, a biometric-based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result and wherein the biomedical device is charged with a wireless charging system. In some examples, the charging system may beam energy to the biomedical device. In some examples, the charging system beams energy to the area surrounding the biomedical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Adam Toner, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Ophthalmic lens with a microfluidic system
    Patent number: 10213140
    Abstract: The present invention described a system for an energized ophthalmic device with a media insert that includes microfluidic elements upon or within the media insert. In some embodiments, the microfluidic elements may be useful for the purpose of analyzing an analyte such as glucose in a fluid sample. In addition, some embodiments can function with a medicament administering device to treat an abnormal condition identified during the analyte analysis in the fluid sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Karson S. Putt
  • METHODS, MATERIALS AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF ADVANCED STRUCTURES AND ROADWAYS
    Publication number: 20190055699
    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: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Method and apparatus for encapsulating a rigid insert in a contact lens for correcting vision in astigmatic patients
    Patent number: 10203521
    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 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James D. Riall, Sharika Snook, Edward R. Kernick, Karson S. Putt, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham
  • Methods and apparatus for mobile additive manufacturing
    Patent number: 10201932
    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 perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • CUSTOMIZED SMART DEVICES AND TOUCHSCREEN DEVICES AND CLEANSPACE MANUFACTURING METHODS TO MAKE THEM
    Publication number: 20190026499
    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: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN IMAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180330911
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for an imaging system comprising a multitude of chemical emitting 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 of chemical emitters are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Frederick A. Flitsch