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).

  • Stereoscopic ophthalmic lens viewing sets
    Patent number: 9664916
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming a Viewing Set of Ophthalmic Lenses for Three-dimensional Perception of stereoscopic media and includes the resulting Viewing Set devices. The Viewing Sets include a left Ophthalmic Lens and a right Ophthalmic Lens, wherein each Ophthalmic Lens includes a translation filter that, when combined, allow for Three-dimensional Perception. The present invention also includes embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert or Media Insert, wherein the Media Insert includes a variable optic zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Daniel Preza, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook
  • Ophthalmic devices incorporating metasurface elements
    Patent number: 9658469
    Abstract: This invention describes Ophthalmic Devices with media inserts that have nanostructured Metasurface elements upon or within them. In some embodiments passive ophthalmic devices of various kinds may be formed. Methods and devices for active ophthalmic devices based on Metasurface structures may also be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • QUANTUM-DOT SPECTROMETERS FOR USE IN BIOMEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170119287
    Abstract: Device and methods for the incorporation of Quantum-Dots for spectroscopic analysis into biomedical devices are described. In some examples, the Quantum-Dots act as light emitters, light filters or analyte specific dyes. In some examples, a field of use for the apparatus and methods may include any biomedical device or product that benefits from spectroscopic analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh
  • ANTENNA MANDREL WITH MULTIPLE ANTENNAS
    Publication number: 20170115511
    Abstract: Antennas and antenna mandrels or assemblies may be designed and configured to enable one of one- or two-way communication and/or power transfer with mechanical devices such as ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses. These antennas and antenna mandrels or assemblies may be utilized to transmit data from the mechanical devices to receive data from a transmitter, and/or inductively charge an electromechanical cell or the like incorporated into a mechanical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen R. Beaton, Michael D. Ferran, Dawn Jamisha Owens, Randall B. Pugh, Adam Toner
  • ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH SLEEP MONITORING
    Publication number: 20170112433
    Abstract: An eyelid position sensor system and/or an eye movement sensor system for an ophthalmic lens having an electronic system is described herein for recording data associated with sleep of the wearer. The eyelid position sensor system is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system in at least one embodiment includes a system controller and a data manager. In at least one embodiment, the eyelid position sensor system is utilized to determine eyelid position and the eye movement sensor system is utilized to determine eye position for the system controller to determine if the wearer is awake, asleep, or in REM sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, Adam Toner
  • ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH ALARM CLOCK
    Publication number: 20170115512
    Abstract: An ophthalmic lens having an electronic system as described herein for providing an alarm to the wearer of the ophthalmic lens. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a lens, a timing circuit, a communications system, an alert mechanism and a system controller. In at least one embodiment, the lens provides an escalation of alarms to the wearer and/or responds to the wearer's input regarding the alarm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Adam Toner
  • Energized ophthalmic lens
    Patent number: 9615917
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh
  • Stereoscopic ophthalmic lens viewing sets
    Patent number: 9612446
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming a Viewing Set of Ophthalmic Lenses for Three-dimensional Perception of stereoscopic media and includes the resulting Viewing Set devices. The Viewing Sets include a left Ophthalmic Lens and a right Ophthalmic Lens, wherein each Ophthalmic Lens includes a translation filter that, when combined, allow for Three-dimensional Perception. The present invention also includes embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert or Media Insert, wherein the Media Insert includes a variable optic zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Daniel Preza, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook
  • Electronic ophthalmic lens with alarm clock
    Patent number: 9612456
    Abstract: An ophthalmic lens having an electronic system as described herein for providing an alarm to the wearer of the ophthalmic lens. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a lens, a timing circuit, a communications system, an alert mechanism and a system controller. In at least one embodiment, the lens provides an escalation of alarms to the wearer and/or responds to the wearer's input regarding the alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Adam Toner
  • QUANTUM-DOT SPECTROMETERS FOR USE IN BIOMEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170086676
    Abstract: Device and methods for the incorporation of Quantum-Dots for spectroscopic analysis into biomedical devices are described. In some examples, the Quantum-Dots act as light emitters, light filters or analyte specific dyes. In some examples, a field of use for the apparatus and methods may include any biomedical device or product that benefits from spectroscopic analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • Device and methods for sealing and encapsulation for biocompatible energization elements
    Patent number: 9599842
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Stuart Michael Davis
  • Method and apparatus for encapsulating a rigid insert in a contact lens for correcting vision in astigmatic patients
    Patent number: 9581832
    Abstract: The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for forming an Ophthalmic Lens that encapsulates a Rigid Insert, wherein the Rigid Insert may be tailored to correct specific astigmatic characteristics of an eye and apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses formed with the Rigid Inserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook, Stephen R. Beaton, Marina Archer, Michael D. Ferran, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham
  • Energized biomedical device
    Patent number: 9581833
    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. More specifically, this invention discloses a polymerized ophthalmic lens wherein the energy receptor is included within the lens through use of a binder layer. The energized ophthalmic lens may be activated and operated while the ophthalmic lens is in use on an eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Tepedino, Randall B. Pugh, Robert Marciello, Tom Aelbrecht, Anthony Milinowicz, James P. Milkowich
  • Cathode mixture for use in a biocompatible battery
    Patent number: 9577259
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • System and method of programming an energized opthalmic lens
    Patent number: 9568744
    Abstract: A method and a system for the selection and programming of an energized ophthalmic lens are disclosed. More specifically, the energized ophthalmic lens which can include a variable state arcuate shaped liquid meniscus lens capable of changing vision correction properties upon the receipt of an activation signal. According to some aspects of the disclosure, the system and method comprise vision simulation software configured to use patient's eye related data and product design options to select the ophthalmic lens and an operational protocol for the change of optical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH EYE CLOSED SENSOR WITH OPEN EYE PROMPT AND DATA LOGGING
    Publication number: 20170031159
    Abstract: An eyelid position sensor system for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system is described herein for determining at least one of drowsiness or sleep onset of the wearer. The eyelid position sensor system is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system in at least one embodiment includes a power source, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and an alert mechanism. The eyelid position sensor system is utilized to determine eyelid position and use this information to determine if the wearer is asleep or awake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Adam Toner
  • IDENTIFICATION ASPECTS OF BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170024555
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result where the result may comprise results which are unique to the user and support identification. In other examples, biomedical devices which are embedded or otherwise connected to a user may have function specifically included to provide stored identification data unique to the user which may be communicated under specified conditions. A identification result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh
  • Title of Invention: BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170024771
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. The communication system may convey the biometric results to a processing system which may include resources such as servers to store the results in personalized databases. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message based on the current measurement and historical measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND SLEEP MONITORING
    Publication number: 20170020440
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20170020442
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh