Patents by Inventor Randall B. Pugh

Randall B. Pugh 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).

  • BIOCOMPATIBILITY OF BIOMEDICAL ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20160056417
    Abstract: Designs, strategies and methods to improve biocompatibility of energization elements are described. In some examples, the biocompatible energization elements may be used in a biomedical device. In some further examples, the biocompatible energization elements may be used in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • BIOCOMPATIBLE RECHARGABLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS FOR BIOMEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160056440
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities comprising active cathode chemistry. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a laminate stack of biocompatible material. In some embodiments, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Shivkumar Mahadevan, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • ELECTROLYTE FORMULATIONS FOR USE IN BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20160056508
    Abstract: Electrolyte formulations for use in biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the electrolyte formulations for use in biocompatible energization elements involve liquid state electrolytes formulated to optimize biocompatibility, electrical performance, and physical performance. The active elements of the electrolyte are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some examples, a field of use for the apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR SEALING AND ENCAPSULATION FOR BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20160054593
    Abstract: Device and methods for sealing and encapsulation for biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the device and methods for sealing and encapsulation for biocompatible energization elements involve heat welding, laser welding, or both where a laminar structure is enclosed by a polymer film capable of sealing. In some examples, a field of use for the apparatus and methods may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Stuart Michael Davis
  • ANODES FOR USE IN BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20160056416
    Abstract: Anode formulations and designs for use in biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, a field of use for the apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING BIOCOMPATIBLE CATHODE SLURRY FOR USE IN BIOCOMPATIBLE BATTERIES
    Publication number: 20160056447
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities comprising active cathode chemistry. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some examples, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • CATHODE MIXTURE FOR USE IN A BIOCOMPATIBLE BATTERY
    Publication number: 20160056459
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities comprising active cathode chemistry. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some examples, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • PELLET FORM CATHODE FOR USE IN A BIOCOMPATIBLE BATTERY
    Publication number: 20160056446
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming pellets comprising active cathode chemistry. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some examples, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM SEPARATORS FOR BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS FOR BIOMEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160054589
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities composing active cathode chemistry. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some examples, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Frederick A. Flitsch, Shivkumar Mahadevan
  • METHODS TO FORM BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS FOR BIOMEDICAL DEVICES COMPRISING LAMINATES AND PLACED SEPARATORS
    Publication number: 20160056496
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities comprising active cathode chemistry and placing separators within a laminate structure of the battery. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a laminate stack of biocompatible material. In some examples, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION PRIMARY ELEMENTS FOR BIOMEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160054590
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities comprising active cathode chemistry. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a laminate stack of biocompatible material. In some embodiments, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: FREDERICK A. FLITSCH, Shivkumar Mahadevan, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHODS TO FORM BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS FOR BIOMEDICAL DEVICES COMPRISING LAMINATES AND DEPOSITED SEPARATORS
    Publication number: 20160056494
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities comprising active cathode chemistry and depositing separators within a laminate structure of the battery. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a laminate stack of biocompatible material. In some examples, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Frederick A. Flitsch, Shivkumar Mahadevan
  • METHODS OF FORMING BIOCOMPATIBLE RECHARGABLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS FOR BIOMEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160056498
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities comprising active cathode chemistry. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a laminate stack of biocompatible material. In some embodiments, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Shivkumar Mahadevan, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Light therapy system including spectacle frames and contact lenses
    Patent number: 9248309
    Abstract: The present invention provides for eyeglasses used together with contact lenses to deliver light therapy to the wearer. The eyeglass lenses or frames feature an embedded light source in logical and electrical communication with power, sensors, processors, and other components contained within the eyeglasses. The eyeglass lenses or frames project light into complimentary contact lenses which refract, diffract or reflect light into the wearer's eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, William Chester Neeley, Robertson Towart, Mario Jozef Joanna Peeters, Wilhelmus Drinkenburg, Aleksandar Miletic
  • Method of quantifying UV disinfecting doses applied to an ophthalmic lens using indicators
    Patent number: 9244013
    Abstract: The presented invention describes the development of a measuring method based on the degradation of various chromophores/fluorophores that can be used as quantitative method to elucidate the UV dose within a liquid or as a qualitative visual color-changing chemical indicator of UV sterilization is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, Karson S Putt, Terry O'Brien
  • Liquid meniscus lens with improved saline formulation
    Patent number: 9244203
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a high-efficiency Electrowetting saline solution formulation. Specific embodiments include high-efficiency Electrowetting saline formulations that maximize the electrical performance of an arcuate liquid meniscus lens incorporated in an ophthalmic lens and operated using direct current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel B. Otts, Katherine Hardy, Sharika Snook, Adam Toner, James Daniel Riall, Randall B. Pugh
  • Apparatus for manufacturing stacked integrated component media inserts for ophthalmic devices
    Patent number: 9233513
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a media insert with an energy source to an ophthalmic lens. The energy source is capable of powering a component included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the component includes an electro-optical lens portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A VARIABLE POWER OPTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20160004100
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with diffractive/refractive variable optic structures. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic included within the ophthalmic lens as it may be predetermined. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, C. Benjamin Wooley, Edward R. Kernick, Frederick A. Flitsch, Andres F. Arrubla
  • OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH STABILIZATION FEATURES
    Publication number: 20160004097
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming Ophthalmic Lenses with Stabilizing Features, and more specifically, Ophthalmic Lenses that include an encapsulated Insert Device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook
  • ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20150378176
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with a stacked integrated component device for function. In some embodiments, the stacked integrated component device may contain an energy source capable of powering an electrical component incorporated into the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh