Patents by Inventor John B. Enns

John B. Enns 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).

  • APPARATUS FOR FORMING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20220088894
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • APPARATUS FOR FORMATION OF AN OPHTHALMIC LENS PRECURSOR AND LENS
    Publication number: 20170153463
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Apparatus for formation of an ophthalmic lens precursor and lens
    Patent number: 9266294
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Methods for formation of an ophthalmic lens precursor and lens
    Patent number: 9180633
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods for generating one or both of an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Methods for formation of an ophthalmic lens precursor and lens
    Patent number: 9180634
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods for generating one or both of an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Free form lens with refractive index variations
    Patent number: 9075186
    Abstract: This invention provides for method of forming an ophthalmic lens with at least one portion of the lens including multiple voxels of polymerized crosslinkable material. In addition, the present invention provides for apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with one or more areas of different refractive indexes and a surface with one or both of a raised area and a depressed area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Apparatus for vapor phase processing ophthalmic devices
    Patent number: 8807076
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for processing one or more of a Lens Precursor, a Lens Precursor Form and an ophthalmic Lens. The apparatus provides for vapor phase processing of the subject Lens Precursor, a Lens Precursor Form and an ophthalmic Lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Enns, Michael F. Widman, Joe M. Wood, P. Mark Powell, Ture Kindt-Larsen
  • Methods for formation of an ophthalmic lens precursor and lens
    Patent number: 8795558
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods for generating one or both of an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • POLYMERIC ARTICLES COMPRISING OXYGEN PERMEABILITY ENHANCING PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20140171541
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a hydrogel polymer having less than 100% haze, and distributed therein an oxygen enhancing effective amount of oxygen permeable particles having an oxygen permeability of at least about 100 barrer, average particle size less than about 5000 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Charles W. Scales, Gregory A. Hill, I, John B. Enns, Eric R. George
  • APPARATUS FOR VAPOR PHASE PROCESSING OPHTHALMIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140079878
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for processing one or more of a Lens Precursor, a Lens Precursor Form and an ophthalmic Lens. The apparatus provides for vapor phase processing of the subject Lens Precursor, a Lens Precursor Form and an ophthalmic Lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE, INC.
    Inventors: John B. Enns, Michael F. Widman, I, Joe M. Wood, P. Mark Powell, Ture Kindt-Larsen
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS FORMING OPTIC
    Publication number: 20130235334
    Abstract: This invention provides for a forming optic used for the manufacture of at least one customized ophthalmic lens in a single optical quality surface. In some embodiments, the forming optic can include a mandrel with the optical quality forming surface portion that includes different shapes, design features and surface characteristics. In addition, in some embodiments of the invention a coating or monolayer is provided to provide lens edge properties desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, Christopher Wildsmith, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • OPTHALMIC LENS FORMING OPTIC
    Publication number: 20130235339
    Abstract: This invention provides for a method of cleaning and pre-treating a forming optic surface used for the Free Form manufacture of at least one ophthalmic lens. More specifically, the cleaning which can be used to change the surface energy characteristics of the optical quality forming surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, Christopher Wildsmith, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Polymeric articles comprising oxygen permeability enhancing particles
    Patent number: 8513324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a hydrogel polymer having less than 100% haze, and distributed therein an oxygen enhancing effective amount of oxygen permeable particles having an oxygen permeability of at least about 100 barrer, average particle size less than about 5000 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Scales, Gregory A. Hill, John B. Enns, Eric R. George
  • Method and apparatus of sterilization using monochromic UV radiation source
    Patent number: 8318089
    Abstract: A processes of sterilizing a contact lens, that is immersed in an aqueous liquid and hermetically in a container, using at least 284 mJ/cm2 of UV radiation in the range of 240-280 nm is disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan K. Brown-Skrobot, James A. Ebel, John B. Enns, Gregory A. Hill, Allan W. Kimble
  • Apparatus for formation of an ophthalmic lens precursor and lens
    Patent number: 8317505
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Methods for formation of an ophthalmic lens precursor and lens
    Patent number: 8318055
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods for generating one or both of an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Ophthalmic lens precursor and lens
    Patent number: 8313828
    Abstract: This invention discloses Lens Precursors and apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens Precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • METHODS FOR FORMATION OF AN OPHTHALMIC LENS PRECURSOR AND LENS
    Publication number: 20120258187
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods for generating one or both of an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Free form lens with refractive index variations
    Patent number: 8240849
    Abstract: This invention provides for an ophthalmic lens with at least one portion of the lens including multiple voxels of polymerized crosslinkable material. In addition, the present invention provides for apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with one or more areas of different refractive indexes and a surface with one or both of a raised area and a depressed area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • FREE FORM LENS WITH REFRACTIVE INDEX VARIATIONS
    Publication number: 20120187589
    Abstract: This invention provides for method of forming an ophthalmic lens with at least one portion of the lens including multiple voxels of polymerized crosslinkable material. In addition, the present invention provides for apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with one or more areas of different refractive indexes and a surface with one or both of a raised area and a depressed area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites