Patents by Inventor Jose A. Ors
Jose A. Ors 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).
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Patent number: 9517290Abstract: The present invention provides optic portions, intraocular lenses, and polymers for use in manufacturing optic portions and intraocular lenses. The optic portions include a polymer that comprises (a) one or more alkoxyalkyl methacrylate monomers and/or one or more alkoxyalkyl acrylate monomers that are incorporated in the polymer; (b) one or more hydroxyalkyl methacrylate monomers and/or one or more hydroxyalkyl acrylate monomers that are incorporated in the polymer; and (c) optionally, one or more crosslinking agents that are incorporated in the polymer.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 8835526Abstract: The present invention provides optic portions, intraocular lenses, and polymers for use in manufacturing optic portions and intraocular lenses. The optic portions include a polymer that comprises (a) one or more alkoxyalkyl methacrylate monomers and/or one or more alkoxyalkyl acrylate monomers that are incorporated in the polymer; (b) one or more hydroxyalkyl methacrylate monomers and/or one or more hydroxyalkyl acrylate monomers that are incorporated in the polymer; and (c) optionally, one or more crosslinking agents that are incorporated in the polymer.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 8618323Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer backbone and at least one side group, wherein the side group comprises a benzene ring-based chromophore comprising a ketone at the 1-position, a substituted or unsubstituted amino group at the 2-position, and an oxygen atom at the 3-position of the benzene ring. The chromophore is a kynurenine-based compound. Methods of making and using the composition are also provided. The composition can be used in an ophthalmic lens or device for protecting the retina by blocking UV rays and filtering violet rays.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 8476390Abstract: Polymer and monomer compositions based on a chromophore and improved light absorption. Lens materials can be fabricated. A composition comprising: a compound comprising a polymerizable vinyl group covalently linked to a benzene ring-based chromophore comprising: a substituent comprising a carbonyl group at the 1-position; a substituent comprising a hydroxy, ether, ester or a combination thereof at the 2-position; and a substituent comprising a (p-Nitrophenylazo) group at the 4 position of the benzene ring, including salts.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 8361146Abstract: The present invention provides copolymers made up of alkoxyalkyl methacrylate and/or alkoxyalkyl acrylate monomers in combination with one or more additional hydrophobic monomers. The copolymers may be used in the manufacture of intraocular lenses, including both the optic and haptic portions of the lenses. The present invention also provide methods for making intraocular lenses from the copolymers.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 8318832Abstract: The present invention provides optic portions, intraocular lenses, and polymers for use in manufacturing optic portions and intraocular lenses. The optic portions include a polymer that comprises (a) one or more alkoxyalkyl methacrylate monomers and/or one or more alkoxyalkyl acrylate monomers that are incorporated in the polymer; (b) one or more hydroxyalkyl methacrylate monomers and/or one or more hydroxyalkyl acrylate monomers that are incorporated in the polymer; and (c) optionally, one or more crosslinking agents that are incorporated in the polymer.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 8026326Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer backbone and at least one side group, wherein the side group comprises a benzene ring-based chromophore comprising a ketone at the 1-position, a substituted or unsubstituted amino group at the 2-position, and an oxygen atom at the 3-position of the benzene ring. The chromophore is a kynurenine-based compound. Methods of making and using the composition are also provided. The composition can be used in an ophthalmic lens or device for protecting the retina by blocking UV rays and filtering violet rays.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corp.Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 7947796Abstract: The present invention provides copolymers made up of alkoxyalkyl methacrylate and/or alkoxyalkyl acrylate monomers in combination with one or more additional hydrophobic monomers. The copolymers may be used in the manufacture of intraocular lenses, including both the optic and haptic portions of the lenses. The present invention also provide methods for making intraocular lenses from the copolymers.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Benz Research & Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Publication number: 20100256306Abstract: Polymer and monomer compositions based on a chromophore and improved light absorption. Lens materials can be fabricated. A composition comprising: a compound comprising a polymerizable vinyl group covalently linked to a benzene ring-based chromophore comprising: a substituent comprising a carbonyl group at the 1-position; a substituent comprising a hydroxy, ether, ester or a combination thereof at the 2-position; and a substituent comprising a (p-Nitrophenylazo) group at the 4 position of the benzene ring, including salts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Publication number: 20080242818Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer backbone and at least one side group, wherein the side group comprises a benzene ring-based chromophore comprising a ketone at the 1-position, a substituted or unsubstituted amino group at the 2-position, and an oxygen atom at the 3-position of the benzene ring. The chromophore is a kynurenine-based compound. Methods of making and using the composition are also provided. The composition can be used in an ophthalmic lens or device for protecting the retina by blocking UV rays and filtering violet rays.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Publication number: 20080221235Abstract: The present invention provides optic portions, intraocular lenses, and polymers for use in manufacturing optic portions and intraocular lenses. The optic portions include a polymer that comprises (a) one or more alkoxyalkyl methacrylate monomers and/or one or more alkoxyalkyl acrylate monomers that are incorporated in the polymer; (b) one or more hydroxyalkyl methacrylate monomers and/or one or more hydroxyalkyl acrylate monomers that are incorporated in the polymer; and (c) optionally, one or more crosslinking agents that are incorporated in the polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 7387642Abstract: The present invention provides optic portions, intraocular lenses, and polymers for use in manufacturing optic portions and intraocular lenses. The optic portions include a polymer that comprises (a) one or more alkoxyalkyl methacrylate monomers and/or one or more alkoxyalkyl acrylate monomers that are incorporated in the polymer; (b) one or more hydroxyalkyl methacrylate monomers and/or one or more hydroxyalkyl acrylate monomers that are incorporated in the polymer; and (c) optionally, one or more crosslinking agents that are incorporated in the polymer.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 7067602Abstract: The present invention provides copolymers made up of alkoxyalkyl methacrylate and/or alkoxyalkyl acrylate monomers in combination with one or more additional hydrophobic monomers. The copolymers may be used in the manufacture of intraocular lenses, including both the optic and haptic portions of the lenses. The present invention also provide methods for making intraocular lenses from the copolymers.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 6627674Abstract: A contact lens of high water content and extremely high water balance made of a homopolymer or copolymer of 2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate and methods of making such contact lenses, and polymers and hydrogels useful in such contact lenses.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Benz Research & Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 6599959Abstract: A contact lens of high water content and extremely high water balance made of a homopolymer or copolymer of 2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate and methods of making such contact lenses, and polymers and hydrogels useful in such contact lenses.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 6566417Abstract: A contact lens and a contact lens blank having increased dimensional stability are constructed from a copolymer of 2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, wherein the copolymer of 2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate has either an absolute water balance ratio greater than 8 or a relative water balance ratio greater than 2 relative to a polymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 6555598Abstract: A contact lens and a contact lens blank having increased dimensional stability are constructed from a copolymer of 2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, wherein the copolymer of 2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate has either an absolute water balance ratio greater than 8 or a relative water balance ratio greater than 2 relative to a polymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corp.Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Patent number: 6517750Abstract: A method of making a one-piece intraocular lens formed from a copolymer of a hydrophilic monomer and an alkoxy-alkylmethacrylate. The intraocular lens is foldable so as to be insertable through a small incision in the eye. Copolymers of the lens have an equilibrium water content of from about 10 to about 38 percent by weight based on the total weight of the hydrated copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Publication number: 20020058723Abstract: A contact lens and a contact lens blank having increased dimensional stability are constructed from a copolymer of 2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, wherein the copolymer of 2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate has either an absolute water balance ratio greater than 8 or a relative water balance ratio greater than 2 relative to a polymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Applicant: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
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Publication number: 20020058724Abstract: A contact lens of high water content and extremely high water balance made of a homopolymer or copolymer of 2,3-dihydroxypropyl methacrylate and methods of making such contact lenses, and polymers and hydrogels useful in such contact lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Applicant: Benz Research and Development CorporationInventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors