Randall B Pugh

US Patent:

8080187, Dec 20, 2011

Filed:

Feb 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/389460

Inventors:

Randall B. Pugh - Jacksonville FL, US
Robert Marciello - Stewartsville NJ, US
Tom Aelbrecht - Vorselaar, BE
Anthony Milinowicz - Pennington NJ, US
James P. Milkowich - Yardley PA, US

Assignee:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

B29D 11/00

US Classification:

264 132, 264 136

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.

US Patent:

8092013, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Oct 12, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/577322

Inventors:

Randall B. Pugh - Jacksonville FL, US
Daniel B. Otts - Jacksonville FL, US
Frederick A. Flitsch - New Windsor NY, US

Assignee:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

G02C 7/04

US Classification:

351160R, 351163, 351168, 351177, 623 622

Abstract:

This present invention provides apparatus and methods for the activation of an energized ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, the present invention provides for activation and deactivation of one or more components via wireless communication with an activation unit external to the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an energized ophthalmic lens contains components which detect external signals, process the detected signal and activate components that change optical characteristics via the control of electrical energy.

US Patent:

8348422, Jan 8, 2013

Filed:

Dec 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/311652

Inventors:

Randall B. Pugh - Jacksonville FL, US
Daniel B. Otts - Jacksonville FL, US
Frederick A. Flitsch - New Windsor NY, US

Assignee:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

G02C 7/04

US Classification:

35115902, 351158, 35115903, 632 622

Abstract:

This present invention provides apparatus and methods for the activation of an energized ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, the present invention provides for activation and deactivation of one or more components via wireless communication with an activation unit external to the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an energized ophthalmic lens contains components which detect external signals, process the detected signal and activate components that change optical characteristics via the control of electrical energy.

US Patent:

8348424, Jan 8, 2013

Filed:

Sep 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/567049

Inventors:

Randall B. Pugh - Jacksonville FL, US
Daniel B. Otts - Jacksonville FL, US
Frederick A. Flitsch - New Windsor NY, US

Assignee:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

G02C 7/04

US Classification:

35115974, 35115903, 35115904, 35115973

Abstract:

This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. 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.

US Patent:

8526113, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Sep 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/245953

Inventors:

Randall B. Pugh - Jacksonville FL, US
Daniel B. Otts - Jacksonville FL, US
Adam Toner - Jacksonville FL, US
Edward R. Kernick - Jacksonville FL, US
James Daniel Riall - St. Johns FL, US
Sharika Snook - St. Augustine FL, US

Assignee:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

G02B 1/06

US Classification:

359665

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with portions of gradient thickness dielectric. Other embodiments may include a cylindrical shape meniscus wall. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.

US Patent:

8528728, Sep 10, 2013

Filed:

Apr 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/095805

Inventors:

Randall B. Pugh - Jacksonville FL, US
Edward R. Kernick - Jacksonville FL, US
William Chester Neeley - Melbourne FL, US
Dwight Abouhalkah - Jacksonville FL, US
Leslie A. Voss - Jacksonville FL, US
Karson S. Putt - Jacksonville FL, US
James Daniel Riall - St. Johns FL, US

Assignee:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

A45C 11/00

US Classification:

206 51, 25045511

Abstract:

The present invention for a storage case for an ophthalmic lens, wherein the storage case facilitates disinfecting of the ophthalmic lens with disinfecting radiation. Various embodiments may include an alignment device, such as a pedestal or a concave bowl to position the lens to receive disinfecting radiation. In addition, the case may include one or more disinfecting radiation windows for admitting disinfecting radiation into the storage case.

US Patent:

8534831, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Nov 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/299639

Inventors:

Randall B. Pugh - Jacksonville FL, US
Robert Marciello - Stewartsville NJ, US
Tom Aelbrecht - Vorselaar, BE
Anthony Milinowicz - Princeton NJ, US
James P. Milkowich - Yardley PA, US

Assignee:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

G02C 7/02

US Classification:

35115902, 623 622

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.

US Patent:

8634145, Jan 21, 2014

Filed:

Jun 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/164416

Inventors:

Randall B. Pugh - Jacksonville FL, US
Daniel B. Otts - Jacksonville FL, US
Adam Toner - Jacksonville FL, US
Edward R. Kernick - Jacksonville FL, US
James Daniel Riall - St. Johns FL, US
Sharika Snook - St. Augustine FL, US

Assignee:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. - FL

International Classification:

G02B 1/06
G02C 7/00
G02C 3/00
G02B 3/14

US Classification:

359665, 35115934, 35115968

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with at least a portion of the conical frustum concave toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens.