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).

  • Patent number: 9517290
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 8835526
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 8618323
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 8476390
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 8361146
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 8318832
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 8026326
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corp.
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 7947796
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Benz Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Publication number: 20100256306
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Publication number: 20080242818
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Publication number: 20080221235
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 7387642
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 7067602
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 6627674
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Benz Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 6599959
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 6566417
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 6555598
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corp.
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Patent number: 6517750
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Publication number: 20020058723
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors
  • Publication number: 20020058724
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Jose A. Ors