Patents by Inventor Kirk Leppard

Kirk Leppard 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).

  • Systems and methods for inspection of ophthalmic lenses
    Patent number: 7256881
    Abstract: An automated lens inspection system that images the edge and surface of an ophthalmic lens transmits light through the ophthalmic lens to a camera to create a complete digital image of the lens edge or lens surface. The digitized image(s) is(are) analyzed to detect defects or abnormalities of the ophthalmic lens. Methods of inspecting ophthalmic lenses are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: CooperVision, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Leppard, Mark Hoyle, Chris Townsend, Mike Hazel
  • Systems and methods for inspection of ophthalmic lenses
    Publication number: 20040008877
    Abstract: An automated lens inspection system that images the edge and surface of an ophthalmic lens transmits light through the ophthalmic lens to a camera to create a complete digital image of the lens edge or lens surface. The digitized image(s) is(are) analyzed to detect defects or abnormalities of the ophthalmic lens. Methods of inspecting ophthalmic lenses are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Ocular Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Leppard, Mark Hoyle, Chris Townsend, Mike Hazell