Patents by Inventor James Daniel

James Daniel 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).

  • 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
  • Toner cartridge having a shutter lock mechanism
    Patent number: 9477177
    Abstract: A toner cartridge according to one example embodiment includes a body having a reservoir for storing toner. The body has an outlet port in fluid communication with the reservoir for exiting toner from the reservoir. A shutter positioned at the outlet port is slidable between a closed position blocking the outlet port and an open position unblocking the outlet port. A lock is sandwiched between a portion of the shutter that faces the outlet port and a portion of the body that the shutter slides along. The lock is movable between a locked position blocking the shutter from moving from the closed position to the open position and an unlocked position permitting the shutter to move from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Craig Leemhuis, James Daniel Anderson, Jr.
  • Slide and swivel transfer bench and method
    Patent number: 9468573
    Abstract: A mechanism for moving into and out of an enclosure having in wall has a support having a first column for disposal inside of the enclosure on a first side of the wall and a second column for disposal outside of the enclosure on a second side of the wall. A platform for straddling the wall is disposed on the support. A seat is slidingly and rotatably arranged on the platform and has a first position on the platform for loading, a second position for allowing the user to lift a leg, and a third position wherein the user is in position for washing. A lock is disposed between the seat and the platform for locking or unlocking the seat in each of the first, second and third positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Liberty Hardware Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: Neil Edwards, James Daniels, James Allen Austin, III
  • Floating Toner Port Interface with a Replaceable Unit of an Electrophotographic Image Forming Device
    Publication number: 20160299456
    Abstract: An electrophotographic image forming device includes a toner channel having an outlet port positioned on a housing that includes a flexible member that allows the housing and the outlet port to move within the image forming device. A shutter is positioned on the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. A replaceable unit includes a toner reservoir and an inlet port. The inlet port is formed on an extension from the replaceable unit. Upon insertion of the replaceable unit into the image forming device, the extension is closely and matably received by the housing and the outlet port aligns with the inlet port permitting toner transfer from the toner channel to the replaceable unit. Insertion of the replaceable unit into the image forming device causes the shutter to open and removal of the replaceable unit from the image forming device causes the shutter to close.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, JR., Charles Alan Bast, Brian Scott Carpenter
  • Applicator for surgical clips
    Patent number: 9451966
    Abstract: A hand-operable surgical clip applicator (10) including a barrel (12) having a first end (14) and a second end (16), the second end formed to accommodate a surgical clip, a crimping lever (20) pivotally connected at the second end of the barrel, and a trigger (28) co-located with the barrel, the trigger being operable to pivot the crimping lever, the pivoting movement of the crimping lever causing the surgical clip to be urged from an open position to a closed position, wherein the trigger has an operating portion on either side of the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Femcare-Nikomed Limited
    Inventors: Desmond John Miles, John Philip Briant, Adrian John Streeter, James Daniel John, Iain Grierson McDerment, Nick Harrison, Robin Eddington
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS
    Publication number: 20160270909
    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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS
    Publication number: 20160274378
    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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS
    Publication number: 20160270908
    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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • THINNED AND FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARDS ON THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURFACES
    Publication number: 20160274377
    Abstract: Thinned, flexible surface regions upon which flexible active components may be utilized to attach flexible active components in space/volume constrained devices, for example, a powered ophthalmic device. Thinned, flexible surface regions foster an avenue for enhanced functionality because various electronic circuits and components can be integrated into polymeric structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Adam Toner, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook, Dawn Jamisha Owens, Marina Archer
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS
    Publication number: 20160266409
    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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS
    Publication number: 20160262872
    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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS
    Publication number: 20160266408
    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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS
    Publication number: 20160266407
    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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS
    Publication number: 20160262874
    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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS
    Publication number: 20160262873
    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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlan Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Method and apparatus for ophthalmic devices comprising dielectrics and nano-scaled droplets of liquid crystal
    Patent number: 9442309
    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: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, James Daniel Riall, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Adam Toner, Stephen R. Beaton, Nelson V. Tabirian, Svetlana Serak, Olena Uskova, Luciano De Sio
  • Toner inlet port alignment features for a developer unit of an electrophotographic image forming device
    Patent number: 9436126
    Abstract: A developer unit for an electrophotographic image forming device includes a housing having a roll mounted thereon that is configured to supply toner from a reservoir in the housing to a photoconductive drum. The housing extends along an axial dimension of the roll from a front end to a rear end of the housing. A toner inlet port is in fluid communication with the reservoir and formed in an extension from the top of the housing near the front end of the housing. A ramp is positioned on the top of the front end of the housing. The ramp is positioned in front of the extension and vertically below the toner inlet port and is aligned in a side-to-side dimension of the housing with the toner inlet port. The ramp includes an inclined surface that inclines upward as the inclined surface extends rearward relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, Jr., Charles Alan Bast, Brian Scott Carpenter
  • PORTABLE BOX TABLE
    Publication number: 20160244079
    Abstract: A portable box table that includes a storage body comprising a plurality of sides enclosing a space suitable for storing items therein, and a wheel assembly coupled to the storage body suitable for enabling transportation of the portable box table over a ground surface. A side of the storage body is configured to be detachable from the storage body, wherein the detachable side further includes extendable legs coupled to an underneath surface of the detachable side, wherein the extendable legs are configured to retract in a storage position parallel and adjacent to the underneath surface of the detachable side, and wherein the extendable legs are configured to extend from the storage position to an extended position to support a work surface of the detachable side in a position substantially parallel to the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: James Daniel Grappe
  • ENHANCED DATA TRANSFER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160246759
    Abstract: A data transfer system is configured to receive via a computer communications network an identification of a location of remotely-stored structured data accessible to a remote system; provide an output signal for display on a remote system of a prompt for mapping data mapping the remotely stored data to data identifiers; receive mapping data in response to the prompt; access the remotely stored data; employing the received mapping data, map data elements identified in the remotely-stored, to a a predetermined format; verify that the received mapped data constitutes complete data to submit to a backend system; and submit the mapped data to the backend system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: James S. Rogers, James Daniel Scott, M. Gary Letscher, Jill Spranzo
  • Methods and apparatus to form electrical interconnects on ophthalmic devices
    Patent number: 9425571
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Adam Toner, James Daniel Riall, Edward R. Kernick, Stephen R. Beaton, Frederick A. Flitsch