Patents by Inventor Stephen D. Newman

Stephen D. Newman 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).

  • Patent number: 12293814
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and techniques for evaluating prescribed optical devices during use. A method can include matching a user profile with a prescribed optical device, matching the prescribed optical device with a plurality of members of a distribution system of the prescribed optical device, requesting information about the prescribed optical device through a user interface, receiving information in response to requesting the information, and sending feedback based on the received information to one of the members of the distribution system. One or more network devices can generate a user interface including information associated with the prescribed optical device and the user profile. The user interface can be adapted based on a primary or secondary user of the network device. The user interface can also be adapted as the user progresses in age, treatment schedule, and/or other factors that support evaluation of the prescribed optical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: MENICON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Publication number: 20250065146
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for applying white light to a user's eyelids to control myopia are disclosed. In an example, a method for controlling axial length of a user's eye includes applying a white light to the user's eyelid; detecting an effect of the applied white light on the axial length of the user's eye; and adjusting the applied white light based on the detected effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Publication number: 20240408834
    Abstract: One embodiment of an ocular lens includes a lens body configured to contact an eye where the lens body has an optic zone shaped to direct central light towards a central focal point of a central region of a retina of the eye. At least one optic feature of the lens body has a characteristic that directs peripheral light off axis into the eye away from the central region of the retina. Another embodiment of an ocular lens has at least one isolated feature of the lens body that has a characteristic of directing peripheral light off axis into the eye away from the central region of the retina. Methods of making contact lenses include forming the features during the manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventor: Stephen D. NEWMAN
  • Patent number: 12157783
    Abstract: A contact lens includes a body, having the plurality of monomers including at least some silicone monomer units including at least one zwitterionic distributed throughout the body. The contact lens includes a front surface and a back surface, where the silicone monomer including at least one zwitterionic group can be present in a greater concentration nearest the front surface than the back surface or a point therebetween. The contact lens can be formed by casting a polymer mixture containing the silicone monomer including at least one zwitterionic group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Menicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Newman, Tasuku Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20240393622
    Abstract: A contact lens includes a body, a filtering characteristic of blocking at least some light with wavelengths between 400 nanometers and 500 nanometers from transmitting through the body, and a transmittance characteristic of transmitting at least some light with wavelengths above 500 nanometers through the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen D. Newman, Tasuku Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20240358167
    Abstract: A smart mattress and adaptive actuation systems for a flexible fabric are disclosed. The mattress can include a flexible fabric associated with a sleeping or resting structure configured to engage a user arranged in a prone, semi-prone, or sitting position. An actuation assembly can be configured to manipulate the sleeping or resting structure. In one example, the actuation assembly includes a plurality of size-changing components, and the sleeping or resting structure can be responsive to sizes of the size-changing components. The actuation assemblies can be included in a sealable sleeping or resting structure, which can alter at least a vibration, a light, a sound, or a composition and pressure of a gaseous environment of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: PROHIBITION X PTE LTD
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Patent number: 12064237
    Abstract: Determination system including: a computing device (i) obtaining information related to an eye of a target person from a plurality of data sources and (ii) making a determination of a predetermined matter related to the target person based on at least part of the information. The plurality of data sources include two or more of a sensor included in a contact lens of the target person, a sensor included in a storage container of the contact lens, a measurement device which carries out measurement related to the eye of the target person, tear fluid of the target person, a storage solution of the contact lens and, a diagnostic process of the target person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Menicon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mouad Lamrani, Stephen D. Newman, Sami Antero Lakka
  • Patent number: 12055797
    Abstract: A contact lens includes a body, a filtering characteristic of blocking at least some light with wavelengths between 400 nanometers and 500 nanometers from transmitting through the body, and a transmittance characteristic of transmitting at least some light with wavelengths above 500 nanometers through the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Menicon Singapore PTE LTD.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Newman, Tasuku Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20240248327
    Abstract: One embodiment of a contact lens includes a lens body configured to fit directly on the surface of the eye and legible characters positioned on the lens body. Another embodiment of a contact lens comprises a lens body including polymeric material and a lens enhancing material (e.g., ink, silicone material, medicament material, and the like) encapsulated in the polymeric material. The lens enhancing material can be in the form of isolated sections distributed in the surrounding polymeric material. Methods of making contact lenses include forming a first lens layer including a first surface, forming a pattern on the first surface, and forming a second lens layer over the pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Patent number: 11993038
    Abstract: An apparatus for spin casting lenses includes a rotatable tube, the rotatable tube defining a longitudinal cavity, wherein the longitudinal cavity is configured to receive molds. According to one exemplary embodiment, the rotatable tube is made of metal and includes a plurality of apertures configured to permit the transmission of actinic radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Menicon Singapore PTE LTD.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Patent number: 11977280
    Abstract: One embodiment of a contact lens includes a lens body configured to fit directly on the surface of the eye and legible characters positioned on the lens body. Another embodiment of a contact lens comprises a lens body including polymeric material and a lens enhancing material (e.g., ink, silicone material, medicament material, and the like) encapsulated in the polymeric material. The lens enhancing material can be in the form of isolated sections distributed in the surrounding polymeric material. Methods of making contact lenses include forming a first lens layer including a first surface, forming a pattern on the first surface, and forming a second lens layer over the pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: MENICON SINGAPORE PTE LTD.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Patent number: 11947194
    Abstract: One embodiment of an ocular lens includes a lens body configured to contact an eye where the lens body has an optic zone shaped to direct central light towards a central focal point of a central region of a retina of the eye. At least one optic feature of the lens body has a characteristic that directs peripheral light off axis into the eye away from the central region of the retina. Another embodiment of an ocular lens has at least one isolated feature of the lens body that has a characteristic of directing peripheral light off axis into the eye away from the central region of the retina. Methods of making contact lenses include forming the features during the manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: MENICON SINGAPORE PTE LTD.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Publication number: 20230360756
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and techniques for evaluating prescribed optical devices during use. A method can include matching a user profile with a prescribed optical device, matching the prescribed optical device with a plurality of members of a distribution system of the prescribed optical device, requesting information about the prescribed optical device through a user interface, receiving information in response to requesting the information, and sending feedback based on the received information to one of the members of the distribution system. One or more network devices can generate a user interface including information associated with the prescribed optical device and the user profile. The user interface can be adapted based on a primary or secondary user of the network device. The user interface can also be adapted as the user progresses in age, treatment schedule, and/or other factors that support evaluation of the prescribed optical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen D. NEWMAN
  • Patent number: 11734722
    Abstract: A contact lens package includes a first package layer and a second package layer joined to the first package layer at an edge of the first package layer. The first package layer and the second package layer collectively define, at least in part, a cavity and a contact lens is disposed within the cavity. A visual trigger is depicted on either the first package layer or the second package layer, and the visual trigger is identifiable by a mobile device to be associated with an executable file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Menicon Singapore PTE LTD.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Patent number: 11710546
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and techniques for evaluating prescribed optical devices during use. A method can include matching a user profile with a prescribed optical device, matching the prescribed optical device with a plurality of members of a distribution system of the prescribed optical device, requesting information about the prescribed optical device through a user interface, receiving information in response to requesting the information, and sending feedback based on the received information to one of the members of the distribution system. One or more network devices can generate a user interface including information associated with the prescribed optical device and the user profile. The user interface can be adapted based on a primary or secondary user of the network device. The user interface can also be adapted as the user progresses in age, treatment schedule, and/or other factors that support evaluation of the prescribed optical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Menicon Singapore Pte Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Patent number: 11609438
    Abstract: An ocular lens may include a lens body including a first surface. The first surface may include a first zone including a plurality of friction reduction structures arranged in alignment with the movement of a user's upper eyelid during blinking. The first surface may also include a second zone including a plurality of friction reduction structures arranged in alignment with the movement of a user's lower eyelid during blinking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Menicon Singapore Pte Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Patent number: 11567345
    Abstract: A system can include an aural computing system in communication with the ophthalmic device. In some embodiments, the aural computing system can include a wireless communication device in communication with the ophthalmic device. In some embodiments, the ophthalmic device comprises a contact lens, which can inserted into the user's eye. The wireless communication device can comprise wearable technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: MENICON SINGAPORE PTE LTD.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Patent number: 11540603
    Abstract: A contact lens case includes a platform portion. The platform portion can include a receiving body, an inner wall formed in the receiving body, a floor connected to the inner wall, the inner wall and the floor defining a chamber, and a lens positioning guide formed in the floor of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventors: Akihiro Yasuda, Stephen D. Newman
  • Patent number: 11412824
    Abstract: A contact lens package includes a multi-layer laminate substrate and a cover sheet. The multi-layer laminate substrate includes a first polymer layer, a first metal layer and at least one pre-formed lens receiving portion that is sized to hold at least a portion of a contact lens. The cover sheet is removably secured to the substrate and configured to seal a contact lens within the at least one lens receiving portion. The substrate has sufficient structural integrity to maintain a shape of the lens receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: MENICON SINGAPORE PTE LTD.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman
  • Publication number: 20220253903
    Abstract: A contact lens package includes a first package layer and a second package layer joined to the first package layer at an edge of the first package layer. The first package layer and the second package layer collectively define, at least in part, a cavity and a contact lens is disposed within the cavity. A visual trigger is depicted on either the first package layer or the second package layer, and the visual trigger is identifiable by a mobile device to be associated with an executable file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventor: Stephen D. Newman