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).

  • PROCESSOR CONTROLLED INTRAOCULAR LENS SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130238090
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an intraocular lens system controlled with a processor, including a liquid meniscus lens and supporting electronics. Embodiments may include intraocular lens systems of various shapes and sizes, liquid meniscus lens components of various shapes and sizes, variations in supporting electronics with corresponding variations in lens function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Janet Plapp
  • Ophthalmic lens disinfecting storage case
    Patent number: 8528728
    Abstract: The present invention for a storage case for an ophthalmic lens, wherein the storage case facilitates disinfecting of the ophthalmic lens with disinfecting radiation. Various embodiments may include an alignment device, such as a pedestal or a concave bowl to position the lens to receive disinfecting radiation. In addition, the case may include one or more disinfecting radiation windows for admitting disinfecting radiation into the storage case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH IMPROVED SALINE FORMULATION
    Publication number: 20130229618
    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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel B. Otts, Katherine Hardy, Sharika Snook, Adam Toner, James Daniel Riall, Randall B. Pugh
  • Liquid meniscus lens including gradient thickness dielectric coating
    Patent number: 8526113
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with portions of gradient thickness dielectric. Other embodiments may include a cylindrical shape meniscus wall. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • METHOD OF FORMING A FUNCTIONALIZED INSERT WITH SEGMENTED RING LAYERS FOR AN OPHTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20130213568
    Abstract: This invention discloses various designs for rings and ring segments that make up functionalized layers in a functional layer insert, for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens. The layer insert which can include substrate layers that are intact full rings, segmented rings or a combination of both. Segmented rings may include Arc-Matched and Non Arc-Matched arcuate segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • FULL RINGS FOR A FUNCTIONALIZED LAYER INSERT OF AN OPHTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20130215377
    Abstract: This invention discloses various designs for rings that make up the functionalized layers in a functional layer insert. More specifically, design parameters for the rings for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens. Additionally, functional aspects of the rings and materials for encapsulating the functional insert into an area outside the optical zone of the ophthalmic lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHOD OF USING FULL RINGS FOR A FUNCTIONALIZED LAYER INSERT OF AN OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130215380
    Abstract: This invention discloses various designs for rings that make up the functionalized layers in a functional layer insert. More specifically, design parameters for the rings for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens. Additionally, functional aspects of the rings and materials for encapsulating the functional insert into an area outside the optical zone of the ophthalmic lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH SEGMENTED RING LAYERS IN A FUNCTIONALIZED INSERT
    Publication number: 20130215378
    Abstract: This invention discloses various designs for rings and ring segments that make up functionalized layers in a functional layer insert, for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens. The layer insert which can include substrate layers that are intact full rings, segmented rings or a combination of both. Segmented rings may include Arc-Matched and Non Arc-Matched arcuate segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS STORING UNIT WITH PROGRAMMABLE AND COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS FOR MONITORING THE USE AND AUTOMATED ORDERING
    Publication number: 20130144743
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a programmable processor in a Ophthalmic Lens Storage Unit capable of storing and disinfecting ophthalmic lenses. A base unit and/or storage case can include sensors for providing data and a digital storage for storing the data and using it via executable software for lens monitoring and automated lens ordering. In some embodiments, the processor is additionally operative via the executable software to provide disinfecting radiation base radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, Terry O'Brien, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall, Andres F. Arrubla
  • LENS STORAGE UNIT WITH PROGRAMMABLE AND COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF LENSES AND THEIR RESPONSE TO GEO-SOCIAL PHENOMENA
    Publication number: 20130144556
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a programmable processor in a ophthalmic lens storage unit for contact lenses. The processor can be in logical connection with a plurality of sensors that can provide data and a digital storage for storing the data and using it via executable software for lens monitoring. In some embodiments, the processor is additionally operative via the executable software to correlate geo-social phenomena with the optical performance of a lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, Terry O'Brien, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall, Andres F. Arrubla
  • Apparatus and method for activation of components of an energized ophthalmic lens
    Patent number: 8348422
    Abstract: This present invention provides apparatus and methods for the activation of an energized ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, the present invention provides for activation and deactivation of one or more components via wireless communication with an activation unit external to the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an energized ophthalmic lens contains components which detect external signals, process the detected signal and activate components that change optical characteristics via the control of electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Variable focus ophthalmic device
    Patent number: 8348424
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FUNCTIONAL INSERT WITH POWER LAYER
    Publication number: 20120242953
    Abstract: This invention discloses a device comprising multiple functional layers formed on substrates, wherein at least one functional layer comprises an electrical energy source. In some embodiments, the present invention includes an insert for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses that has been formed by the stacking of multiple functionalized layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHOD FOR USING A STACKED INTEGRATED COMPONENT MEDIA INSERT IN AN OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120236254
    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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • STACKED INTEGRATED COMPONENT DEVICES WITH ENERGIZATION
    Publication number: 20120236524
    Abstract: This invention discloses a device comprising multiple functional layers formed on substrates, wherein at least one functional layer comprises an electrical energy source. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a component for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses that has been formed by the stacking of multiple functionalized layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • LENS WITH MULTI-CONCAVE MENISCUS WALL
    Publication number: 20120236417
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. The meniscus lens may include an arcuate front curve and back curve lens. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of multiple segments of a torus concave from the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING STACKED INTEGRATED COMPONENT MEDIA INSERTS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20120234493
    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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • MULTIPLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS IN STACKED INTEGRATED COMPONENT DEVICES
    Publication number: 20120235277
    Abstract: This invention discloses a device comprising multiple functional layers with multiple energization elements formed on substrates, wherein at least one functional layer comprises an electrical energy source. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a component for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses that has been formed by the stacking of multiple functionalized layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • STACKED INTEGRATED COMPONENT MEDIA INSERT FOR AN OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120234453
    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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH FUNCTIONAL INSERT LAYERS
    Publication number: 20120218508
    Abstract: This invention discloses a media substrate for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses that has been formed by the stacking of multiple functionalized layers. Additionally, methods and apparatus for providing a stacked functional layer insert for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens are also provided. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the lens includes at least one stacked functional layer insert portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner