Patents by Inventor Michael Ferran

Michael Ferran 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: 10675793
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for forming an ophthalmic lens that can include a media insert and/or electronic components. In particular, the present disclosure provides for adhesion promoting functionalization steps for a biocompatible coating to bind a hydrogel material to a plastic surface or electronic component prior to the polymerization of the hydrogel. In some aspects, the media insert can be used to contain energy sources and/or functional electronic components which may be, for example, in a stacked integrated component configuration to permit a generally arcuate shape that can conform to the anterior surface of an eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Braxton Pugh, Karson Putt, Michael Ferran, Katherine Rowan Hardy, Daniel B. Otts
  • Publication number: 20180250898
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens with an insert using voxel-based lithography techniques, wherein at least a portion of one surface may be free-formed from a reactive mixture are set forth herein. An ophthalmic lens precursor may be 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, wherein the control may be on a voxel by voxel basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Marina Johns Archer, Michael Ferran, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille A. Higham, Randall Braxton Pugh, Michael F. Widman, Christopher Wildsmith
  • Patent number: 9987808
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens with an insert using voxel-based lithography techniques, wherein at least a portion of one surface may be free-formed from a reactive mixture are set forth herein. An ophthalmic lens precursor may be 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, wherein the control may be on a voxel by voxel basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Marina Johns Archer, Michael Ferran, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille A. Higham, Randall Braxton Pugh, Michael F. Widman, Christopher Wildsmith
  • Publication number: 20170312947
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for forming an ophthalmic lens that can include a media insert and/or electronic components. In particular, the present disclosure provides for adhesion promoting functionalization steps for a biocompatible coating to bind a hydrogel material to a plastic surface or electronic component prior to the polymerization of the hydrogel. In some aspects, the media insert can be used to contain energy sources and/or functional electronic components which may be, for example, in a stacked integrated component configuration to permit a generally arcuate shape that can conform to the anterior surface of an eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Randall Braxton Pugh, Karson Putt, Michael Ferran, Katherine Rowan Hardy, Daniel B. Otts
  • Patent number: 9731437
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for forming an ophthalmic lens that can include a media insert and/or electronic components. In particular, the present disclosure provides for adhesion promoting functionalization steps for a biocompatible coating to bind a hydrogel material to a plastic surface or electronic component prior to the polymerization of the hydrogel. In some aspects, the media insert can be used to contain energy sources and/or functional electronic components which may be, for example, in a stacked integrated component configuration to permit a generally arcuate shape that can conform to the anterior surface of an eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Braxton Pugh, Karson Putt, Michael Ferran, Katherine Rowan Hardy, Daniel B. Otts
  • Publication number: 20150146159
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens with an insert using voxel-based lithography techniques, wherein at least a portion of one surface may be free-formed from a reactive mixture are set forth herein. An ophthalmic lens precursor may be 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, wherein the control may be on a voxel by voxel basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Marina Johns Archer, Michael Ferran, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille A. Higham, Randall Braxton Pugh, Michael F. Widman, Christopher Wildsmith
  • Publication number: 20150145155
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for forming an ophthalmic lens that can include a media insert and/or electronic components. In particular, the present disclosure provides for adhesion promoting functionalization steps for a biocompatible coating to bind a hydrogel material to a plastic surface or electronic component prior to the polymerization of the hydrogel. In some aspects, the media insert can be used to contain energy sources and/or functional electronic components which may be, for example, in a stacked integrated component configuration to permit a generally arcuate shape that can conform to the anterior surface of an eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Braxton Pugh, Karson Putt, Michael Ferran, Katherine Rowan Hardy, Daniel B. Otts
  • Patent number: 8808256
    Abstract: A punctal plug or lacrimal insert comprising a microelectromechanical system pump and associated reservoir may be utilized to deliver precise dosages of an active agent into the eye though the tear film. The microelectromechanical system pump comprises four main components; namely, a reservoir, a pump, a series of valves and a vent. The microelectromechanical system pump is positioned within a cavity in the punctal plug. The microelectromechanical system pump is positioned with a cavity in the punctal plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen R. Beaton, Michael Ferran, Justin Scott Jacobs, Jason M. Tokarski, Christopher S. Gudeman, Fardad Chamran, Paul J. Rubel, Bret A. Coldren
  • Publication number: 20130184661
    Abstract: A punctal plug or lacrimal insert comprising a microelectromechanical system pump and associated reservoir may be utilized to deliver precise dosages of an active agent into the eye though the tear film. The microelectromechanical system pump comprises four main components; namely, a reservoir, a pump, a series of valves and a vent. The microelectromechanical system pump is positioned within a cavity in the punctal plug. The microelectromechanical system pump is positioned with a cavity in the punctal plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: Stephen R. Beaton, Michael Ferran, Justin Scott Jacobs, Jason M. Tokarski, Christopher S. Gudeman, Fardad Chamran, Paul J. Rubel, Bret A. Coldren