Patents by Inventor Julie Clements

Julie Clements 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).

  • Methods and devices for moving wet ophthalmic lenses during their manufacture
    Patent number: 10953615
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for moving wet ophthalmic lenses are described in which the ophthalmic lenses are first placed in wells of lens carriers and are centered by the structure of the wells. The carriers are then moved to a transfer module of a packaging system for transferring the ophthalmic lenses in blister packages. The transfer from the carriers to the blister packages are performed by a pick and place robot having pickup heads sized and configured for suctioning the ophthalmic lenses from the lens carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: CooperVision International Limited
    Inventors: Julie Clements, Kevin Aldridge, Klaus Strotbek, Klaus Straub
  • METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR MOVING WET OPHTHALMIC LENSES DURING THEIR MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20160200057
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for moving wet ophthalmic lenses are described in which the ophthalmic lenses are first placed in wells of lens carriers and are centered by the structure of the wells. The carriers are then moved to a transfer module of a packaging system for transferring the ophthalmic lenses in blister packages. The transfer from the carriers to the blister packages are performed by a pick and place robot having pickup heads sized and configured for suctioning the ophthalmic lenses from the lens carriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: COOPERVISION INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY, LP
    Inventors: Julie Clements, Kevin Aldridge, Klaus Strotbek, Klaus Straub
  • Method for moving wet ophthalmic lenses during their manufacture
    Patent number: 9296160
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for moving wet ophthalmic lenses are described in which the ophthalmic lenses are first placed in wells of lens carriers and are centered by the structure of the wells. The carriers are then moved to a transfer module of a packaging system for transferring the ophthalmic lenses in blister packages. The transfer from the carriers to the blister packages are performed by a pick and place robot having pickup heads sized and configured for suctioning the ophthalmic lenses from the lens carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: CooperVision International Holding Company, LP
    Inventors: Julie Clements, Kevin Aldridge, Klaus Strotbeck, Klaus Straub
  • METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR MOVING WET OPHTHALMIC LENSES DURING THEIR MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20110062607
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for moving wet ophthalmic lenses are described in which the ophthalmic lenses are first placed in wells of lens carriers and are centered by the structure of the wells. The carriers are then moved to a transfer module of a packaging system for transferring the ophthalmic lenses in blister packages. The transfer from the carriers to the blister packages are performed by a pick and place robot having pickup heads sized and configured for suctioning the ophthalmic lenses from the lens carriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Julie Clements, Kevin Aldridge, Klaus Strotbek, Klaus Straub
  • Contact lens blister packages and methods for automated inspection of hydrated contact lenses
    Patent number: 7477366
    Abstract: A contact lens package includes a base member including a cavity dimensioned to accommodate contact lens and a liquid therein. The combination of the cavity, the contact lens, and the liquid cooperate to collimate partially collimated light directed toward a bottom surface of the cavity. The cavity can be sealed by attaching a removable sealing member to the base member around the cavity. Methods of inspecting ophthalmic lenses using the present packages are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: CooperVision International Holding Company, LP
    Inventors: Julie Clements, Steve Hope, Kevin Aldridge
  • CONTACT LENS BLISTER PACKAGES AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED INSPECTION OF HYDRATED CONTACT LENSES
    Publication number: 20080137076
    Abstract: A contact lens package includes a base member including a cavity dimensioned to accommodate contact lens and a liquid therein. The combination of the cavity, the contact lens, and the liquid cooperate to collimate partially collimated light directed toward a bottom surface of the cavity. The cavity can be sealed by attaching a removable sealing member to the base member around the cavity. Methods of inspecting ophthalmic lenses using the present packages are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: COOPERVISION, INC.
    Inventors: Julie Clements, Steve Hope, Kevin Aldridge
  • Contact lens blister package
    Patent number: D556602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: CooperVision International Holding Company, LP
    Inventors: Julie Clements, Steve Hope, Kevin Aldridge
  • Contact lens blister package
    Patent number: D556603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: CooperVision International Holding Company, LP
    Inventors: Brad Barnes, Julie Clements, Steve Hope, Stephen English
  • Contact lens blister package array
    Patent number: D559706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Coopervision International Holding Company, LP
    Inventors: Julie Clements, Steve Hope, Kevin Aldridge