Patents by Inventor Michael Boulineau
Michael Boulineau 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).
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Publication number: 20220334298Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarization filter for ophthalmic lenses. The polarization filter comprises a mesogen layer coated onto a retardation film, either directly or through an adhesive layer. The present invention further discloses that the polarization filter formed by employing a thin film or sheet, having a defined level of retardation between the light source and the mesogen layer, for example, a cholesteric mesogen layer, the multilayered laminate structure demonstrates linear polarization of the light transmitted through the mesogen laminate structure, and, hence, can be used in ophthalmic lenses, e.g. spectacle or eyeglass lenses. The polarization filter enhances the performance by allowing transmission of the polarization filter closer to the theoretical maximum transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.Inventors: James Mulligan, Michael Boulineau, Jeffrey Brown, Jared Johnson, Michael Marshall, Sandy Goebel, Joseph Leaman
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Patent number: 11420426Abstract: A photochromic polyurethane laminate that is constructed to solve certain manufacturing difficulties involved in the production of plastic photochromic lenses is disclosed. The photochromic laminate includes at least two layers of a resinous material and a photochromic polyurethane layer that is interspersed between the two resinous layers and which contains photochromic compounds. The polyurethane layer is formed by curing a mixture of a solid thermoplastic polyurethane, at least one isocyanate prepolymer, at least one photochromic compound, and a stabilizing system.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.Inventors: Xuzhi Qin, Hideyo Sugimura, Michael Boulineau
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Patent number: 11346989Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarization filter for ophthalmic lenses. The polarization filter comprises a mesogen layer coated onto a retardation film, either directly or through an adhesive layer. The present invention further discloses that the polarization filter formed by employing a thin film or sheet, having a defined level of retardation between the light source and the mesogen layer, for example, a cholesteric mesogen layer, the multilayered laminate structure demonstrates linear polarization of the light transmitted through the mesogen laminate structure, and, hence, can be used in ophthalmic lenses, e.g. spectacle or eyeglass lenses. The polarization filter enhances the performance by allowing transmission of the polarization filter closer to the theoretical maximum transmission.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.Inventors: James Mulligan, Michael Boulineau, Jeffrey Brown, Jared Johnson, Michael Marshall, Sandy Goebel, Joseph Leaman
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Publication number: 20200292740Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarization filter for ophthalmic lenses. The polarization filter comprises a mesogen layer coated onto a retardation film, either directly or through an adhesive layer. The present invention further discloses that the polarization filter formed by employing a thin film or sheet, having a defined level of retardation between the light source and the mesogen layer, for example, a cholesteric mesogen layer, the multilayered laminate structure demonstrates linear polarization of the light transmitted through the mesogen laminate structure, and, hence, can be used in ophthalmic lenses, e.g. spectacle or eyeglass lenses. The polarization filter enhances the performance by allowing transmission of the polarization filter closer to the theoretical maximum transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Vision Ease, LPInventors: James Mulligan, Michael Boulineau, Jeffrey Brown, Jared Johnson, Michael Marshall, Sandy Goebel, Joseph Leaman
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Patent number: 9981453Abstract: A photochromic polyurethane laminate that is constructed to solve certain manufacturing difficulties involved in the production of plastic photochromic lenses is disclosed. The photochromic laminate includes at least two layers of a resinous material and a photochromic polyurethane layer that is interspersed between the two resinous layers and which contains photochromic compounds. The polyurethane layer is formed by curing a mixture of a solid thermoplastic polyurethane, at least one isocyanate prepolymer, at least one photochromic compound, and a stabilizing system.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Vision Ease, LPInventors: Xuzhi Qin, Hideyo Sugimura, Michael Boulineau
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Patent number: 9981452Abstract: A photochromic polyurethane laminate that is constructed to solve certain manufacturing difficulties involved in the production of plastic photochromic lenses is disclosed. The photochromic laminate includes at least two layers of a resinous material and a photochromic polyurethane layer that is interspersed between the two resinous layers and which contains photochromic compounds. The polyurethane layer is formed by curing a mixture of a solid thermoplastic polyurethane, at least one isocyanate prepolymer, at least one photochromic compound, and a stabilizing system.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Vision Ease, LPInventors: Xuzhi Qin, Hideyo Sugimura, Michael Boulineau
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Publication number: 20160370518Abstract: A photochromic polyurethane laminate that is constructed to solve certain manufacturing difficulties involved in the production of plastic photochromic lenses is disclosed. The photochromic laminate includes at least two layers of a resinous material and a photochromic polyurethane layer that is interspersed between the two resinous layers and which contains photochromic compounds. The polyurethane layer is formed by curing a mixture of a solid thermoplastic polyurethane, at least one isocyanate prepolymer, at least one photochromic compound, and a stabilizing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: VISION EASE, LPInventors: Xuzhi Qin, Hideyo Sugimura, Michael Boulineau
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Publication number: 20160370517Abstract: A photochromic polyurethane laminate that is constructed to solve certain manufacturing difficulties involved in the production of plastic photochromic lenses is disclosed. The photochromic laminate includes at least two layers of a resinous material and a photochromic polyurethane layer that is interspersed between the two resinous layers and which contains photochromic compounds. The polyurethane layer is formed by curing a mixture of a solid thermoplastic polyurethane, at least one isocyanate prepolymer, at least one photochromic compound, and a stabilizing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: VISION EASE, LPInventors: Xuzhi Qin, Hideyo Sugimura, Michael Boulineau
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Publication number: 20160370516Abstract: A photochromic polyurethane laminate that is constructed to solve certain manufacturing difficulties involved in the production of plastic photochromic lenses is disclosed. The photochromic laminate includes at least two layers of a resinous material and a photochromic polyurethane layer that is interspersed between the two resinous layers and which contains photochromic compounds. The polyurethane layer is formed by curing a mixture of a solid thermoplastic polyurethane, at least one isocyanate prepolymer, at least one photochromic compound, and a stabilizing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: VISION EASE, LPInventors: Xuzhi Qin, Hideyo Sugimura, Michael Boulineau
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Publication number: 20070122626Abstract: A cast photochromic lens including a photochromic film and a cast resin, curable by heat or radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Xuzhi Qin, Hideyo Sugimura, Michael Boulineau, Thomas Moravec, Derek Harris
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Publication number: 20070087119Abstract: Disclosed is a process to rapidly spin-apply an AR coating system to a backside of a prescription lens. The AR coating system comprises a polyurethane primer layer, a siloxane thermally cured scratch resistant coating layer, a two-layer sol-gel AR coating, and a hydrophobic layer. The process comprising steps of spin-applying each of the layers provides a quick way to furnish a prescription lens that is AR coated on both sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Thomas Moravec, Martin Hage, Michael Boulineau
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Publication number: 20060187411Abstract: A functional wafer of the present invention is disclosed to solve manufacturing difficulties involved in the production of optical elements such as polycarbonate ophthalmic lenses. The functional wafer may include a front layer, a functional layer, and a back layer, whereas the front layer and the back layer are bonded to the functional layer with or without additional adhesive. Said functional layer is smaller than at least the front layer by about 0.5 mm to 5 mm along the perimeter edge. A functional wafer of this construction can be conveniently and effectively incorporated into a lens through an insert injection molding process, in which said back layer will be in contact with the lens material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Michael Boulineau, Eric Woelfle, Xuzhi Qin, Hideyo Sugimura, Derek Harris
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Publication number: 20060039070Abstract: The present invention is directed to the incorporation of melanin in an optical article with polarization properties. Such an article includes a first polymer layer containing a polarizing agent, a second polymer layer containing melanin and wherein the second polymer layer is disposed upon the first polymer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Inventors: Hideyo Sugimura, Xuzhi Qin, Michael Boulineau
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Publication number: 20050233153Abstract: A photochromic polyurethane laminate that is constructed to solve certain manufacturing difficulties involved in the production of plastic photochromic lenses is disclosed. The photochromic laminate includes at least two layers of a resinous material and a photochromic polyurethane layer that is interspersed between the two resinous layers and which contains photochromic compounds. The polyurethane layer is formed by curing a mixture of a solid thermoplastic polyurethane, at least one isocyanate prepolymer, at least one photochromic compound, and a stabilizing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Xuzhi Qin, Hideyo Sugimura, Michael Boulineau
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Publication number: 20050009964Abstract: A photochromic melanin-containing optical plate is described. The plate has a lamination structure comprising one or two functional film layers containing photochromic compounds and melanin pigments. The photochromic melanin-containing optical plate absorbs high-energy visible-light while indoor and darkens to a sunscreen while outdoors. The plate can be advantageously used in eyewear optical articles such as ski goggles, sunscreen lenses, eyewear lenses, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Hideyo Sugimura, Michael Boulineau, Xuzhi Qin