Patents by Inventor James Kunkel

James Kunkel 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: 12623418
    Abstract: Systems and methods for adding a functional layer to a lens having a plurality of microlenses for inhibition of ametropia. The lens may include defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) having a plurality of microlenses or lenslets producing refraction areas with different refraction forces. Injection molding may be utilized to add a functional layer to such a DIMS lens having a plurality of microlenses or lenslets. The functional layer may add a functional utility to the lens, including but not limited to photochromic functionality, polarization functionality, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David Olund, Craig Drury, James Kunkel
  • Publication number: 20240181730
    Abstract: Systems and methods for adding a functional layer to a lens having a plurality of microlenses for inhibition of ametropia. The lens may include defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) having a plurality of microlenses or lenslets producing refraction areas with different refraction forces. Injection molding may be utilized to add a functional layer to such a DIMS lens having a plurality of microlenses or lenslets. The functional layer may add a functional utility to the lens, including but not limited to photochromic functionality, polarization functionality, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David Olund, Craig Drury, James Kunkel
  • Patent number: 11650353
    Abstract: A cut pattern for a film or film laminate used in the fabrication of optical articles such as lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Blacker, Lance Andersen, James Kunkel, David Olund
  • Publication number: 20200088910
    Abstract: A cut pattern for a film or film laminate used in the fabrication of optical articles such as lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Vision Ease, LP
    Inventors: Richard Blacker, Lance Anderson, James Kunkel, David Olund
  • Publication number: 20160026006
    Abstract: A composite ophthalmic lens having a thin functional first molded portion that is fused and/or re-molded during formation of a second, transparent molded portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: VISION EASE, LP
    Inventors: David Olund, James Kunkel, Richard Blacker
  • Publication number: 20150226880
    Abstract: A cut pattern for a film or film laminate used in the fabrication of optical articles such as lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Blacker, Lance Andersen, James Kunkel, David Olund
  • Patent number: 7173532
    Abstract: The present invention is to an integrated end-to-end system and process composed of numerous application systems and subsystems (applicable in total or in subparts) which enables parties (such as businesses, buildings, prisons, governments, etc.) to acquire information (biometric and textual) regarding an applicant requesting entry, verify the acquired information—checking it against defined (e.g., government enforcement agencies) offender lists, and utilizing the acquired information at defined points in the process to track individuals. Further, the system preferably includes mandatory, scheduled check-ins to ensure compliance with the visitation requirements during the stay by the party in the sponsoring facility, country, business, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Xegesis, LLC
    Inventors: John Paul Hanle, Alexander McAllister, James Kunkel, Rita Yadav
  • Publication number: 20050012621
    Abstract: The present invention is to an integrated end-to-end system and process composed of numerous application systems and subsystems (applicable in total or in subparts) which enables parties (such as businesses, buildings, prisons, governments, etc.) to acquire information (biometric and textual) regarding an applicant requesting entry, verify the acquired information—checking it against defined (e.g., government enforcement agencies) offender lists, and utilizing the acquired information at defined points in the process to track individuals. Further, the system preferably includes mandatory, scheduled check-ins to ensure compliance with the visitation requirements during the stay by the party in the sponsoring facility, country, business, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: John Hanle, Alexander McAllister, James Kunkel, Rita Yadav