Patents by Inventor Matias D. Heinrich

Matias D. Heinrich 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).

  • Molds for use in contact lens production
    Patent number: 8535043
    Abstract: The present invention provides molds useful in contact lens production, which molds incorporate a centering and spacing feature in the form of tabs on one of the mold halves. The spacing feature both centers the mold halves in relationship to each other and permits free flow of excess monomer from the mold. Additionally, the spacing feature aids in height control of the one mold half in relation to the other mold half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose L. Perez, David A. Katterhenry, Matias D. Heinrich
  • MOLDS FOR USE IN CONTACT LENS PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20080102151
    Abstract: The present invention provides molds useful in contact lens production, which molds incorporate a centering and spacing feature in the form of tabs on one of the mold halves. The spacing feature both centers the mold halves in relationship to each other and permits free flow of excess monomer from the mold. Additionally, the spacing feature aids in height control of the one mold half in relation to the other mold half.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Jose L. Perez, David A. Katterhenry, Matias D. Heinrich