Abstract: Ophthalmological compositions for producing ophthalmological lenses include comonomer groups A) to C), at least one comonomer group which is D), E), or a mixture thereof, and at least one crosslinker F). Here: A) denotes at least one (meth)acrylate having at least one aromatic group; B) denotes at least one (meth)acrylate having an aliphatic or non-aromatic cyclic or non-aromatic heterocyclic group; C) denotes at least one (meth)acrylate having at least one hydroxyl group; D) denotes at least one (meth)acrylamide having an aromatic group and having an aliphatic or non-aromatic cyclic or non-aromatic heterocyclic group; and E) denotes a mixture of at least one (meth)acrylamide having two aromatic groups and at least one (meth)acrylamide having two aliphatic and/or non-aromatic cyclic and/or non-aromatic heterocyclic groups. Ophthalmological lenses are produced at least in part from the described ophthalmological compositions.

Abstract: An emergency lighting system uses a wireless mesh network to control the dimming of luminaires in the event of a power failure or a power outage. Luminaires are commissioned to different dimming power levels depending on localized lighting needs during the power failure of power outage.

Abstract: The present invention in one or more embodiments provides a method of forming an opening on a panel, the method including pressing in a first direction on the panel to form a protrusion with a tip portion, and cutting the protrusion with a force in a second direction to remove the tip portion to form the opening on the panel, the second direction being different from the first direction. The first direction may be a direction of gravity plus and minus up to 15 degrees. The second direction may be transverse to the first direction with an angle differential there-between of 75 to 105 degrees.

Abstract: The present invention in one or more embodiments provides a method of forming an opening on a panel, the method including pressing in a first direction on the panel to form a protrusion with a tip portion, and cutting the protrusion with a force in a second direction to remove the tip portion to form the opening on the panel, the second direction being different from the first direction. The first direction may be a direction of gravity plus and minus up to 15 degrees. The second direction may be transverse to the first direction with an angle differential there-between of 75 to 105 degrees.

Abstract: Ophthalmic devices suitable for implantation into the eye through small incisions or insertion into an existing orifice are disclosed. These devices are made from a composition comprising crystalline or semi-crystalline polymeric materials which have a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from about ?100° C. to about 37° C., and wherein Tg for the material is lower than Tm for the composition. Disclosed devices include intraocular lenses, corneal inlays, drug delivery devices and implants for reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients.

Abstract: A television control system and method is proposed. First of all, a first time recording module serves to record time once a television is switched on. Then, a first comparing module serves to compare a result of time recorded by the first time recording module to a first preset time, and send out an actuation signal if the result of time recorded by the first time recording module is longer than the first preset time. Subsequently, a second time recording module serves to record time upon receiving the actuation signal and display a power off message on a display of the television. Finally, a second comparing module serves to compare a result of time recorded by the second time recording module to a second preset time and send out a power off signal to a power off module to switch off power of the television if the result of time recorded by the second time recording module is longer than the second preset time.

Abstract: An ocular plug design and method of insertion is described for the treatment of dry eye. This ocular plug is generally a narrow rod-like cylinder of appropriate diameter, which may be tapered at one end, for insertion into an ocular channel, such as the punctum or the canaliculus. The plug is prepared from a hydrophilic polymeric material which forms a hydrogel upon absorption of water, but is rigid in its nonhydrated form. The plug is hydrated, formed into a length and diameter which is appropriate for insertion into an ocular channel (i.e., it is elongated), and dried so as to become frozen in its elongated state prior to insertion into the ocular channel. Once inserted into the ocular channel, the plug absorbs water, thereby becoming a hydrogel which is soft and pliable, and it expands to adapt to the size and shape of the patient's punctum or canaliculus. Once the plug expands to the size of a particular ocular channel, the plug is met with resistance from the surrounding tissue.

Abstract: Intraocular lenses containing a photochromic agent having its maximum absorption peak in the wavelength range of about 400-500 nm, are disclosed. Methods for making these intraocular lenses are also taught.

Abstract: An accommodative intraocular lens (IOL) and a method of implanting the lens are disclosed. The lens is made from a soft shape memory material and has a first configuration associated with a first diopter power. When the lens is implanted into the capsule in the eye, the interaction between the lens and the capsule, based on their relative sizes, causes the lens to take on a second configuration with an associated second diopter power. The force placed on the capsule by tensioning and untensioning of the zonules causes the lens to move between its first and second configurations and diopter strengths, thereby providing lens accommodation to the patient.