Patents by Inventor Mark A. Powell

Mark A. Powell 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: 8807076
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for processing one or more of a Lens Precursor, a Lens Precursor Form and an ophthalmic Lens. The apparatus provides for vapor phase processing of the subject Lens Precursor, a Lens Precursor Form and an ophthalmic Lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Enns, Michael F. Widman, Joe M. Wood, P. Mark Powell, Ture Kindt-Larsen
  • Patent number: 8795558
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods for generating one or both of an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Patent number: 8748624
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to picolanmido-propanoic acid derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders and conditions ameliorated by antagonizing one or more glucagon receptors, including for example metabolic diseases such as Type II diabetes mellitus and obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
    Inventors: Devraj Chakravarty, Kevin Kreutter, Mark Powell, Brian Shook, Fengbin Song, Guozhang Xu, Shyh-Ming Yang, Rui Zhang, Bao-Ping Zhao
  • Publication number: 20140079878
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for processing one or more of a Lens Precursor, a Lens Precursor Form and an ophthalmic Lens. The apparatus provides for vapor phase processing of the subject Lens Precursor, a Lens Precursor Form and an ophthalmic Lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE, INC.
    Inventors: John B. Enns, Michael F. Widman, I, Joe M. Wood, P. Mark Powell, Ture Kindt-Larsen
  • Publication number: 20140063486
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for a non-contact method of obtaining accurate three-dimensional measurements of a dry contact lens, more specifically, using dry lens metrology to know the exact thickness of a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, I, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites, Christopher Wildsmith
  • Publication number: 20140055744
    Abstract: This invention provides for the fabrication of ophthalmic lenses via the utilization of DMD shows and/or DMD files. More specifically, the use of the DMD shows and/or DMD files to generate lens precursor designs comprising described features to form part of a substructure for the fluid reactive media portion of the lens precursor and wherein the lens precursor can generate particular ophthalmic lens designs in a free-form manner using methods described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Wildsmith, Michael Widman, P. Mark Powell
  • Publication number: 20140049745
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, I, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Publication number: 20130235339
    Abstract: This invention provides for a method of cleaning and pre-treating a forming optic surface used for the Free Form manufacture of at least one ophthalmic lens. More specifically, the cleaning which can be used to change the surface energy characteristics of the optical quality forming surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, Christopher Wildsmith, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Publication number: 20130235334
    Abstract: This invention provides for a forming optic used for the manufacture of at least one customized ophthalmic lens in a single optical quality surface. In some embodiments, the forming optic can include a mandrel with the optical quality forming surface portion that includes different shapes, design features and surface characteristics. In addition, in some embodiments of the invention a coating or monolayer is provided to provide lens edge properties desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, Christopher Wildsmith, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Publication number: 20120302610
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to picolanmido-propanoic acid derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders and conditions ameliorated by antagonizing one or more glucagon receptors, including for example metabolic diseases such as Type II diabetes mellitus and obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Devraj Chakravarty, Kevin Kreutter, Mark Powell, Brian Shook, Fengbin Song, Guozhang Xu, Shyh-Ming Yang, Rui Zhang, Bao-Ping Zhao
  • Patent number: 8318055
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods for generating one or both of an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Patent number: 8317505
    Abstract: This invention discloses apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Patent number: 8313828
    Abstract: This invention discloses Lens Precursors and apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens Precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Publication number: 20120258187
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods for generating one or both of an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Publication number: 20120215578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to software and a method of use for implementing workflows and managing engagements and staff. More particularly, the present invention relates to a software module tracking data of staff, engagements and workflows and a method of using such data in the management of staff and assignment of tasks. Information concerning employees is input into a database by the manager and the employees, and is tracked therein. The information concerning an employee includes an employee's availability, ability and experience. Workflow/Task information is input into the database when either a client makes a request for service of the business, or a workflow/task internal to the business is needed to be performed. Task information includes the nature of the work and deadlines. Task information is compared to the employee information. A list is automatically generated naming the employees best suited to the mandate of the task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: N. Frank Swierz, III, Jon Baron, Brian Vroom, Mark Powell, Randall Loughridge, Stephen Perreault, Stephanie Black, Todd Denlinger, Kenneth Koskay, Greg Poirier
  • Patent number: 8240849
    Abstract: This invention provides for an ophthalmic lens with at least one portion of the lens including multiple voxels of polymerized crosslinkable material. In addition, the present invention provides for apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with one or more areas of different refractive indexes and a surface with one or both of a raised area and a depressed area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Publication number: 20120187590
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods for generating one or both of an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Publication number: 20120187589
    Abstract: This invention provides for method of forming an ophthalmic lens with at least one portion of the lens including multiple voxels of polymerized crosslinkable material. In addition, the present invention provides for apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with one or more areas of different refractive indexes and a surface with one or both of a raised area and a depressed area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Publication number: 20120171388
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods for generating one or both of an ophthalmic lens precursor with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens precursor is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites
  • Publication number: 20120133958
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for a non-contact method of obtaining accurate three-dimensional measurements of a dry contact lens, more specifically, using dry lens metrology to know the exact thickness of a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Michael F. Widman, John B. Enns, P. Mark Powell, Peter W. Sites, Christopher Wildsmith