Patents by Inventor James Daniel Riall

James Daniel Riall 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).

  • Electrical interconnects in an electronic contact lens
    Patent number: 8721074
    Abstract: Ophthalmic lenses, including contact lenses may be enhanced through the incorporation of both active and passive electrical components. Electrical interconnects and die attachment configurations are required to ensure electrical connectivity between the components and the optic portion of the lens as well as providing a means for mounting planar devices on spherical surfaces. Electrical interconnects and die attachment for powered ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses includes realizing conductive traces on optical plastic, attaching planar dies to spherical surfaces and underfilling, overmolding and light blocking to complete the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Braxton Pugh, Adam Toner, Praveen Pandojirao-S, James Daniel Riall, Daniel B. Otts, Edward Kernick
  • Lens with compound linear-convex meniscus wall
    Patent number: 8693104
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum combined with a segment of a torus convex to the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • Liquid meniscus lens including meniscus wall with microchannels
    Patent number: 8687280
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum, additional embodiments may include a cylindrical wall, each with microchannels. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • Arcuate liquid meniscus lens
    Patent number: 8665526
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens, some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a front curve arcuate lens and a back curve arcuate lens. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • THINNED AND FLEXIBLE SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENTS ON THREE DIMENSIONAL SURFACES
    Publication number: 20140028969
    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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Liquid meniscus lens with non-spherical meniscus wall
    Patent number: 8638502
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum, a cross section of which is non-spherical. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • Liquid meniscus lens with convex torus-segment meniscus wall
    Patent number: 8638501
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with at least a portion of the conical frustum convex toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • NEUROMUSCULAR SENSING FOR VARIABLE-OPTIC ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20140022505
    Abstract: A variable-optic powered or electronic ophthalmic lens may be utilized to augment the eye's natural ability to refract light or focus. The variable-optic powered lens comprises an electronic system that includes a power source, power management circuitry, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry and lens driver circuitry. The ophthalmic lens may also comprise one or more sensors configured to detect ciliary muscle signals and adjust the optics of the lens accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Randall Braxton Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Liquid meniscus lens with concave torus-segment meniscus wall
    Patent number: 8634145
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with at least a portion of the conical frustum concave toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • HIGH-DENSITY MASK FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130284691
    Abstract: A method for fabricating high-density masks for non-planar or three-dimensional substrates utilizes a mandrel having one or more precision forms machined therein. Once the mandrel with one or more forms is fabricated, one or more mask blanks may be constructed thereon. The final masks may be cut from one or more mask blanks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Praveen Pandojirao-S, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Ophthalmic lens disinfecting storage case
    Patent number: 8528728
    Abstract: The present invention for a storage case for an ophthalmic lens, wherein the storage case facilitates disinfecting of the ophthalmic lens with disinfecting radiation. Various embodiments may include an alignment device, such as a pedestal or a concave bowl to position the lens to receive disinfecting radiation. In addition, the case may include one or more disinfecting radiation windows for admitting disinfecting radiation into the storage case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH IMPROVED SALINE FORMULATION
    Publication number: 20130229618
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a high-efficiency Electrowetting saline solution formulation. Specific embodiments include high-efficiency Electrowetting saline formulations that maximize the electrical performance of an arcuate liquid meniscus lens incorporated in an ophthalmic lens and operated using direct current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel B. Otts, Katherine Hardy, Sharika Snook, Adam Toner, James Daniel Riall, Randall B. Pugh
  • Liquid meniscus lens including gradient thickness dielectric coating
    Patent number: 8526113
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with portions of gradient thickness dielectric. Other embodiments may include a cylindrical shape meniscus wall. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • METHOD OF FORMING A FUNCTIONALIZED INSERT WITH SEGMENTED RING LAYERS FOR AN OPHTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20130213568
    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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • FULL RINGS FOR A FUNCTIONALIZED LAYER INSERT OF AN OPHTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20130215377
    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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHOD OF USING FULL RINGS FOR A FUNCTIONALIZED LAYER INSERT OF AN OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130215380
    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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH SEGMENTED RING LAYERS IN A FUNCTIONALIZED INSERT
    Publication number: 20130215378
    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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTS ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130152386
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming interconnects on the surfaces of three dimensional substrates, including ophthalmic devices incorporating one or more electrical components may be utilized to provide high quality electrical and mechanical connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Praveen Pandojirao-S, Adam Toner, James Daniel Riall, Daniel B. Otts, Stephen R. Beaton, Randall Braxton Pugh, Edward Kernick
  • LENS STORAGE UNIT WITH PROGRAMMABLE AND COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF LENSES AND THEIR RESPONSE TO GEO-SOCIAL PHENOMENA
    Publication number: 20130144556
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a programmable processor in a ophthalmic lens storage unit for contact lenses. The processor can be in logical connection with a plurality of sensors that can provide data and a digital storage for storing the data and using it via executable software for lens monitoring. In some embodiments, the processor is additionally operative via the executable software to correlate geo-social phenomena with the optical performance of a lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, Terry O'Brien, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall, Andres F. Arrubla
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS STORING UNIT WITH PROGRAMMABLE AND COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS FOR MONITORING THE USE AND AUTOMATED ORDERING
    Publication number: 20130144743
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a programmable processor in a Ophthalmic Lens Storage Unit capable of storing and disinfecting ophthalmic lenses. A base unit and/or storage case can include sensors for providing data and a digital storage for storing the data and using it via executable software for lens monitoring and automated lens ordering. In some embodiments, the processor is additionally operative via the executable software to provide disinfecting radiation base radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, Terry O'Brien, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall, Andres F. Arrubla