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).

  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR SENSING EXPOSURE EVENTS FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170024530
    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 sensing means may measure an exposure of the user. In some examples the exposure may be to at least one of an energy source, a biological material or chemical material. 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: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR REAL TIME MEDICAL CONDITION MONITORING USING BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170020391
    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 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION IN VEHICULAR ENVIRONMENTS
    Publication number: 20170026790
    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 message. The system may operate in a vehicular environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION RELATED TO FATIGUE SENSING
    Publication number: 20170020431
    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 result may relate to a level of fatigue or sleepiness of the user. In some examples, the user may be operating machinery. 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 which may be tailor to the user and historical records relating to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • SYSTEMS AND BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR SENSING AND FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20170020441
    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. The biometric based information communication message may comprise an advertisement. In some examples, the advertisement may include a means to link to an electronic purchasing or e-procurement vehicle.
    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
    Publication number: 20170020390
    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: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Jorge Gonzalez, Randall B. Pugh
  • OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCORPORATING PHOTONIC ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20170003522
    Abstract: This invention describes Ophthalmic Devices with media inserts that have photonic 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 photonic based projection systems may also be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Multiple energization elements in stacked integrated component devices
    Patent number: 9535268
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Variable optic ophthalmic device including shaped liquid crystal elements with nano-scaled droplets of liquid crystal
    Patent number: 9500882
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise droplets that are nano-scaled. 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. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, James Daniel Riall, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Adam Toner, Nelson V. Tabirian, Svetlana Serak, Olena Uskova, Luciano De Sio
  • Methods of manufacture and use of energized ophthalmic devices having an electrical storage mode
    Patent number: 9482879
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods of manufacture and use of an energized Ophthalmic Device with an incorporated Storage Mode for a power source, the method of manufacturing said device, and a method of activation that may restore the power source to an operational mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Adam Toner, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Scott R. Humphreys, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham
  • Sealing and encapsulation in energized ophthalmic devices with annular inserts
    Patent number: 9481138
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular Multi-Piece Insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel, and the Component includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-Piece Insert portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Sharika Snook
  • Method and apparatus for forming thermoformed ophthalmic insert devices
    Patent number: 9481124
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods for creating single-piece or multi-piece Rigid Inserts that may be included in an Ophthalmic Lenses or may comprise the Ophthalmic Lens, wherein the Rigid Insert may be formed through the processing of thin sheet material by thermoforming. Single piece annular Rigid Inserts may perform the function of providing a template for printed patterns to be included in Ophthalmic Lenses. Single piece full Rigid Inserts may perform the function of polarizing light or filtering light based on the properties of materials used to form the insert. Multi-piece Rigid Inserts may incorporate activation and energization elements. The present invention also includes apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses and inserts formed with the Rigid Insert pieces that have been thermoformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Karson S. Putt, Edward R. Kernick, Douglas Lilac, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham, Sharika Snook
  • Ophthalmic devices incorporating photonic elements
    Patent number: 9465236
    Abstract: This invention describes Ophthalmic Devices with media inserts that have photonic 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 photonic based projection systems may also be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Apparatus and method for formation of an energized ophthalmic device for light therapy
    Patent number: 9446262
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with light source capable of providing specific bandwidths of light to an eye of a wearer. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and an energy source and light source encapsulated within the ophthalmic lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 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 and apparatus for ophthalmic devices comprising dielectrics and nano-scaled droplets of liquid crystal
    Patent number: 9442309
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise droplets that are nano-scaled. 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. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, James Daniel Riall, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Adam Toner, Stephen R. Beaton, Nelson V. Tabirian, Svetlana Serak, Olena Uskova, Luciano De Sio
  • Ophthalmic device with thin film nanocrystal integrated circuits
    Patent number: 9429769
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus to form Thin Film Nanocrystal Integrated Circuit transistors upon Three-dimensionally Formed Insert Pieces. In some embodiments, the present invention includes incorporating the Three-dimensional Surfaces with Thin Film Nanocrystal Integrated Circuit based thin film transistors, electrical interconnects, and energization elements into an Insert Piece for incorporation into Ophthalmic Device. In some embodiments, the Insert Piece may be directly used as a Media Insert or incorporated into an Ophthalmic Device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Energized media for an ophthalmic device
    Patent number: 9427920
    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: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • OPHTHALMIC LENSES WITH COLORANT PATTERNED INSERTS
    Publication number: 20160246077
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for patterning Multi-piece ophthalmic Insert and Ophthalmic lenses comprising Inserts. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the lens includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-piece ophthalmic Insert portion which has been patterned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Riall, Frederick A. Flitsch, Randall B. Pugh, Sharika Snook
  • Methods and apparatus to form electrical interconnects on ophthalmic devices
    Patent number: 9425571
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming interconnects on the surfaces of three dimensional substrates, including ophthalmic devices incorporating one or more electrical components may be utilized to provide high quality electrical and mechanical connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Adam Toner, James Daniel Riall, Edward R. Kernick, Stephen R. Beaton, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Methods and apparatus to form three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements
    Patent number: 9406969
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements are described. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatus to form the three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements involve forming conductive traces on the three-dimensional surfaces and depositing active elements of the energization elements on the conductive traces. The active elements are sealed with a 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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Katherine Hardy