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 a high volume curing unit
    Patent number: 6758663
    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 lens curing apparatus, a mold assembly and a controller. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly through the lens curing units. The controller may include controller software operable to receive an eyeglass prescription, identify the first and second mold members that will produce an eyeglass lens having the eyeglass prescription and/or determine curing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis, Loren C. Lossman, Larry Joel
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a controller for initiation of lens curing
    Patent number: 6752613
    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 inlcude a controller. In certain embodiments, the controller may be configured to control the operation of a light source in response to the eyeglass lens prescription. 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a dual computer system controller
    Patent number: 6726463
    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. The second lens curing unit may include a heating system. The apparatus may include a computer system. The computer may be configured to control 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: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • Method for marking a plastic eyeglass lens using a mold assembly holder
    Patent number: 6723260
    Abstract: A mold assembly holder is described that will facilitate the positioning and the conveyance of mold assemblies. The mold assembly holder includes at least one, preferably two, portions configured to hold a mold assembly. In one embodiment, the portions are indentations machined into a plastic or metal block that is configured to hold a standard mold assembly. The mold assembly may be placed in the indentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: Galen R. Powers, John T. Foreman
  • Holder for mold assemblies with indicia
    Patent number: 6712331
    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 ones or more lens curing units, a mold assembly, and/or a mold holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Eyeglass lens forming apparatus with sensor
    Patent number: 6709257
    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 a conveyor system. In some embodiments, the conveyor system may include a controller. In other embodiments, at least one lens curing unit may include a sensor configured to communicate with the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • System for preparing an eyeglass lens using colored mold holders
    Patent number: 6702564
    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 ones or more lens curing units, a mold assembly and mold assembly holders. At least one lens curing unit may include a heating system. The mold assembly holders, in some embodiments, may be colored. The apparatus may include a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly through the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having sensors for tracking mold assemblies
    Patent number: 6676399
    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 one or more lens curing units. Sensors may be disposed in one or more lens curing units. The sensors may be configured to produce signals that allow the progress of the mold assembly through the apparatus to be tracked. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include an annealing unit, an air distributor and filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a prescription reader
    Patent number: 6676398
    Abstract: A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is 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. The second lens curing unit may include a heating system. One or more readers may be coupled to one or more lens curing units. The reader may be configured to read eyeglass lens prescription information from a mold assembly holder. A controller may be coupled to at least one lens curing unit and the reader. The controller may control the operation of the lens curing unit. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a conveyor system, an annealing unit, an air distributor and/or filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a controller for conveyor and curing units
    Patent number: 6655946
    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 through the lens curing unit. A controller may be coupled to the heating system and the heating system. The controller may control the heating system and the conveyor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Q2100, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a prescription reader
    Publication number: 20030198705
    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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • APPARATUS FOR PREPARING AN EYEGLASS LENS HAVING A GATING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20030194462
    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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • Apparatus and system for the production of plastic lenses
    Publication number: 20030146527
    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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: 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
  • Graphical interface to display mold assembly position in a lens forming apparatus
    Publication number: 20030111748
    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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having multiple conveyor systems
    Publication number: 20030054061
    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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventor: John T. Foreman
  • System for preparing eyeglass lenses with a high volume curing unit
    Publication number: 20030049344
    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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis, Loren C. Lossman, Larry Joel
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a controller for conveyor and curing units
    Publication number: 20030049345
    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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a controller
    Publication number: 20030049342
    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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having a single computer system controller
    Publication number: 20030049343
    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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis
  • System for preparing an eyeglass lens using colored mold holders
    Publication number: 20030042637
    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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: John T. Foreman, Galen R. Powers, Matthew C. Lattis