Gregory L Duncan

US Patent:

6609041, Aug 19, 2003

Filed:

May 5, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/305885

Inventors:

Ravi S. Sanka - Jacksonville FL
Gregory Scott Duncan - Jacksonville FL
Ranganath Ramakrishnan Raja - Jacksonville FL
Gary S. Hall - Jacksonville FL
Daniel Tsu-Fang Wang - Jacksonville FL

Assignee:

Johnson Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

G06F 1900

US Classification:

700115, 700116, 700117, 700118, 700163, 425532, 425534, 425541, 425544, 264334, 264337

Abstract:

A method for tracking multiple SKUs of ophthalmic devices in a manufacturing line, comprises the steps of: assembling first molding devices, at least one of the first molding devices having an identification device, such as, a bar-code or an inductive transmitting/receiving device; reading the identification device of the first molding devices; forming first molded parts using the first molding devices; providing a plurality of carriers, the carriers having carrier indicators; transferring the first molded parts to at least one of a plurality of carriers; reading the carrier indicator of the carrier carrying the first molded parts; and storing in machine-accessible memory the information associated with the identification device of the first molding devices and the information associated with the carrier indicator of the carrier carrying the first molded parts.

US Patent:

6836692, Dec 28, 2004

Filed:

Aug 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/925389

Inventors:

Richard W. Leavitt - Jacksonville FL
Gregory Scott Duncan - Jacksonville FL
Michael J. Strong - Jacksonville FL
Marinus Franciscus Johannes Evers - Heeze, NL

Assignee:

Johnson Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

G06F 1900

US Classification:

700112, 700228, 53498

Abstract:

In a processing facility comprising a plurality processing stations each for automatically conveying products in various stages of production for controlled processing, an intelligent product transfer and conveyance system that enables uninterrupted processing of only products determined as having passed a first inspection process at an upstream processing station. The intelligent product transfer and conveyance system for a processing facility ensures a continuous flow of a plurality of good products at sufficiently high speeds from an inspection process to subsequent stations for subsequent individualized packaging. The processing facility may comprise a contact lens manufacturing line for manufacturing spherical or toric type ophthalmic contact lens products.

US Patent:

7213382, May 8, 2007

Filed:

May 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/120045

Inventors:

Leslie A. Voss - Jacksonville FL, US
Gregory S. Duncan - Gainesville FL, US
Ravi S. Sanka - Jacksonville FL, US
Gary S. Hall - Jacksonville FL, US
Mark E. Schlagel - Jacksonville FL, US
Michael F. Widman - Jacksonville FL, US

Assignee:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

B65B 7/28
B65B 51/10

US Classification:

53329, 53 64, 531313, 533292

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus for packaging contact lenses. The apparatus includes a compliant head, improved heater and improved heat seal die.

US Patent:

20020026768, Mar 7, 2002

Filed:

Jul 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/903249

Inventors:

Gregory Duncan - Jacksonville FL, US
John Lepper - Jacksonville FL, US
Stephen Beaton - Jacksonville FL, US
Donnie Duis - Jacksonville FL, US

International Classification:

B07C005/02

US Classification:

053/052000, 209/583000, 209/539000, 209/933000

Abstract:

The invention pertains to a process and apparatus for automatically sorting and sequencing a random assemblage of products associated with a particular order for same. In one embodiment, the invention sequences the random products to match a predetermined label application sequence.

US Patent:

20020095909, Jul 25, 2002

Filed:

Mar 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/104452

Inventors:

Gregory Duncan - Jacksonville FL, US
Ravi Sanka - Jacksonville FL, US
Gary Hall - Jacksonville FL, US

International Classification:

B65B057/00
B65B051/10

US Classification:

053/051000, 053/131500, 053/329200, 053/389300

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus for packaging contact lenses. The apparatus includes a plurality of discrete inspection lens carriers and a plurality of contact lens containers. The carriers are movable within the apparatus. A single one of the containers is mounted on a single one of the carriers. The apparatus, in another embodiment, includes a plurality of lens carriers, a plurality of lifts, a plurality of contact lens containers and either a plurality of platens or a plurality of mandrels. One of the containers is mounted on a respective one of the carriers. Each of the platens or each of the mandrels is individually supported by one of the lifts. The lifts apply pressure, within a predetermined range, to each of the containers. The apparatus, in another embodiment, includes a plurality of contact lens containers. A heated mandrel is disposed above the plurality of containers. The heated mandrel is moveable between a retracted position above the plurality of containers and an engaged position immediately adjacent to the plurality of containers. A lidstock is selectively movable between a retracted position and an inserted position. The inserted position is between the heated mandrel and the plurality of containers, whereby in the inserted position the lidstock is fixedly held in position at least until the heated mandrel contacts the lidstock while moving to the engaged position. The apparatus, in yet another embodiment, includes a lidstock having indicia printed thereon. The lidstock is fed from a roll under tension. A vision alignment inspection system checks the print quality on the lidstock and simultaneously checks for registration of the lidstock within the apparatus.

US Patent:

20030083890, May 1, 2003

Filed:

Nov 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/999091

Inventors:

Gregory Duncan - Jacksonville FL, US
John Lepper - Jacksonville FL, US
Donnie Duis - Jacksonville FL, US
Stephen Beaton - Jacksonville FL, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/001000

Abstract:

The invention pertains to a method and system for the automated packing of products, such as ophthalmic lens product cartons, using various identifiers associated with a particular order to track the shipping container and its filling with component contents. The invention also pertains to a dunnage article.

US Patent:

20040112008, Jun 17, 2004

Filed:

Jul 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/611220

Inventors:

Leslie Voss - Jacksonville FL, US
Gregory Duncan - Gainesville FL, US
Ravi Sanka - Jacksonville FL, US
Gary Hall - Jacksonville FL, US
Mark Schlagel - Jacksonville FL, US
Michael Widman - Jacksonville FL, US

International Classification:

B65B051/14

US Classification:

053/329300

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus for packaging contact lenses. The apparatus includes a compliant head, improved heater and improved heat seal die.

US Patent:

20070157553, Jul 12, 2007

Filed:

Dec 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/609719

Inventors:

Leslie Voss - Jacksonville FL, US
Gregory Duncan - Gainesville FL, US
Ravi Sanka - Jacksonville FL, US
Gary Hall - Jacksonville FL, US
Mark Schlagel - Jacksonville FL, US
Michael Widman - Jacksonville FL, US

International Classification:

B65B 7/28

US Classification:

053329000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus for packaging contact lenses. The apparatus includes a compliant head, improved heater and improved heat seal die.