Patents by Inventor John T. Foreman

John T. Foreman 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).

  • System for preparing eyeglass lenses with bar code reader
    Patent number: 7139636
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Holder for mold assemblies and molds
    Patent number: 7124995
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • System for preparing an eyeglass lens using a mold holder
    Patent number: 7083404
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system may be configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. The system may include ones or more lens curing units, a mold assembly, mold assembly holders and/or a conveyor system. At least one lens curing unit may include a heating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Graphical interface for monitoring usage of components of a lens forming apparatus
    Patent number: 7074352
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Method of preparing an eyeglass lens with a controller
    Patent number: 7060208
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • System for preparing eyeglasses lens with filling station
    Patent number: 7052262
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system may be configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. An embodiment of a system may include a mold assembly, a lens curing apparatus, a mold filling apparatus and a controller. In some embodiments, the system may include a conveyor system and/or a coating apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis, Loren C. Lossman, Larry Joel
  • Graphical interface for receiving eyeglass prescription information
    Patent number: 7051290
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. The lens curing system includes a computer-implemented method configured to collect prescription information, save prescription information, and generate one or more job tickets. One or more of the job tickets may be readable by a monitoring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Method of monitoring components of a lens forming apparatus
    Patent number: 7045081
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Methods and systems for coating eyeglass lens molds
    Patent number: 7044429
    Abstract: Systems and methods for storing, locating, identifying and coating eyeglass lens mold members for use in the production of eyeglass lenses are disclosed. An embodiment includes storing eyeglass lens mold members in a storage array. A plurality of indicators may be coupled to the storage array and associated with storage locations. A controller may be configured to select mold members, and to identify the locations of the mold members. A user may input mold member identifying information. The controller may activate indicators associated with determined storage location. A mold reader may be used to input the mold member identifying information. The mold reader may detect a light pattern formed by illumination of the identifying information and determine the identity of the mold member based on the light pattern. Additional embodiments relate to separating a cast lens from a lens mold. Such embodiments may include a clamping mechanism for elastically deforming the lens mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Method for automatically shutting down a lens forming apparatus
    Patent number: 7037449
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • Graphical interface to display mold assembly position in a lens forming apparatus
    Patent number: 7011773
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • Computerized controller for an eyeglass lens curing apparatus
    Patent number: 6962669
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Methods for the production of plastic lenses
    Patent number: 6960312
    Abstract: A lens forming apparatus for preparing a plastic eyeglass lens includes a first lens curing unit, a second lens curing unit and a conveyor system for moving mold assemblies between the two units. The apparatus may also include an anneal unit configured to apply heat to a substantially polymerized lens. The apparatus may be used to form an eyeglass lens from a lens forming composition that may include an aromatic containing polyether polyethylenic functional monomer, a photoinitiator, and a coinitiator. The lens forming composition may be cured by the application of activating light or activating light and heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: Galen R. Powers, John T. Foreman, Omar M. Buazza, Stephen C. Luetke, Matthew C. Lattis, Larry H. Joel, John T. Triplett, Loren C. Lossman
  • Method of preparing an eyeglass lens by delayed entry of mold assemblies into a curing apparatus
    Patent number: 6899831
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a computer system controller
    Patent number: 6893245
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system may be configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. An embodiment of the lens curing system includes an apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens. The apparatus may include one or more lens curing units and a mold assembly. At least one lens curing unit may include a heating system. One or more computer systems may be coupled to one or more lens curing units. At least one computer system may receive prescription information for the eyeglass lens. At least one computer may control at least one lens curing unit in response to the prescription information. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly to, through or from the apparatus. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include an annealing unit, an air distributor and/or filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a gating device
    Patent number: 6875005
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system may be configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. An embodiment of the lens curing system includes an apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens. The apparatus may include one or more lens curing units and a mold assembly. At least one lens curing unit may include a heating system. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly to, from or through the apparatus. The conveyor system may include a gating device configured to inhibit movement the mold assembly. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include an annealing unit, an air distributor and filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Q1200, Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • Apparatus for preparing multiple eyeglass lenses
    Patent number: 6840752
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system may be configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. An embodiment of the lens curing system includes an apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens. The apparatus may prepare greater than about 25 eyeglasses lenses per hour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a controller
    Patent number: 6808381
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system may be configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. An embodiment of the lens curing system includes an apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens. The apparatus may include one or more lens curing units and a mold assembly. At least one lens curing unit may include a heating system. The apparatus may include a computer system. The computer may be configured to turn on components of one or more lens curing units. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly to, through or from the apparatus. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include an annealing unit, an air distributor and/or filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a movable lamp mount
    Patent number: 6790022
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system may be configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. An embodiment of the lens curing system includes an apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens. The apparatus may include one or more lens curing units and a mold assembly. At least one lens curing unit may include a heating system. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly to, from or through at least one lens curing unit. A movable member may be positioned within a lens curing unit. The movable member may be positionable such that at least a portion of the activating light source is disposed outside the lens curing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having multiple conveyor systems
    Patent number: 6790024
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system may be configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. An embodiment of the lens curing system includes an apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens. An embodiment of the lens curing system includes an apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens. The apparatus may include ones or more lens curing units, a mold assembly and multiple conveyor systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Foreman