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).

  • CONTACT LENS STORAGE CASE SURFACE DISINFECTION
    Publication number: 20110315893
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting a surface of the storage case. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • Energized biomedical device
    Patent number: 8080187
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a biomedical device, such as an ophthalmic lens with an energy receptor capable of powering a processing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Tepedino, Jr., Randall B. Pugh, Robert Marciello, Tom Aelbrecht, Anthony Milinowicz, James P. Milkowich
  • LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISINFECTION BASE FOR OPHTHALMIC LENSES
    Publication number: 20110284772
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • GERMICIDAL BULB DISINFECTION BASE FOR OPHTHALMIC LENSES
    Publication number: 20110284773
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base with a germicidal bulb for providing disinfecting radiation to a storage case for an ophthalmic lens, such as a contact lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting a contact lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS DISINFECTING STORAGE CASE
    Publication number: 20110284396
    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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS DISINFECTING BASE
    Publication number: 20110284764
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Edward R. Kernick, William Chester Neeley, Dwight Abouhalkah, Leslie A. Voss, Karson S. Putt, James Daniel Riall
  • ARCUATE LIQUID MENISCUS LENS
    Publication number: 20110279905
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens, some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a front curve arcuate lens and a back curve arcuate lens. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Adam Toner, Edward R. Kernick, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook
  • SURFACE ENHANCED OPHTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20110273663
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with a textured pattern within an optic zone and an ophthalmic lens with a textured pattern within the optic zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Zohra Fadli, Sriram Natarajan, Kevin Cooper, Murty N. Vyakarnam
  • OPHTHALMIC LENS MEDIA INSERT
    Publication number: 20110157544
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with media including an energy receptor. In some embodiments, the media includes an insert placed in a cavity formed to cast mold an ophthalmic lens from a reactive mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INK JET PROVIDED ENERGY RECEPTOR
    Publication number: 20110133351
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a biomedical device, such as an ophthalmic lens with an energy receptor capable of powering a processing device. The energy receptor can include a conductive material deposited onto a media and placed within a mold used to form the biomedical device. In some embodiments, the conductive material is ink jetted onto the media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts
  • Ophthalmic lens media insert
    Patent number: 7931832
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with media including an energy receptor. In some embodiments, the media includes an insert placed in a cavity formed to cast mold an ophthalmic lens from a reactive mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts
  • Methods and apparatus for pulsatile release of medicaments from a punctal plug
    Publication number: 20110054418
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing pulsatile release of active agents via a punctal plug inserted into a punctum. A tube is provided which may be inserted into a cavity of a punctal plug. One or more pulsatile delivery units are arranged in a generally linear fashion within the tube. The pulsatile delivery units include a core comprising the active agent and an encapsulation layer around the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Jason M. Tokarski, Bret A. Coldren
  • VARIABLE FOCUS OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110045112
    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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • PROCESSOR CONTROLLED OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100109175
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a media insert with a Data Processor into an ophthalmic lens. An energy source is capable of powering the Data Processor included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • OPHTHALMIC DEVICE WITH EMBEDDED MICROCONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20100110372
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with a microcontroller and an energy source incorporated within the ophthalmic lens. The energy source is capable of powering the microcontroller included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATION OF COMPONENTS OF AN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20100103369
    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: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • ENERGIZED MEDIA FOR AN OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100078838
    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: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • VARIABLE FOCUS OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100079724
    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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMATION OF AN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100078837
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with an Energy Source capable of powering a component included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and a battery in encapsulated within the ophthalmic lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS
    Publication number: 20100076553
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a an ophthalmic lens with an energy source capable of powering an electrical component incorporated into the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch