Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090243125 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INK JET PROVIDED ENERGY RECEPTOR - 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. The energy receptor can include a conductive material deposited onto a media and placed within a mold used to form the biomedical device. In some embodiments, the conductive material is ink jetted onto the media. | 10-01-2009 |
20090244477 | OPHTHALMIC LENS MEDIA INSERT - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with media including an energy receptor. In some embodiments, the media includes an insert placed in a cavity formed to cast mold an ophthalmic lens from a reactive mixture. | 10-01-2009 |
20100072643 | BINDER OF ENERGIZED COMPONENTS IN AN OPHTHALMIC LENS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with an energy source incorporated therein. | 03-25-2010 |
20100076553 | ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a an ophthalmic lens with an energy source capable of powering an electrical component incorporated into the lens. | 03-25-2010 |
20100078837 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMATION OF AN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with an Energy Source capable of powering a component included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and a battery in encapsulated within the ophthalmic lens. | 04-01-2010 |
20100078838 | ENERGIZED MEDIA FOR AN OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - 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. | 04-01-2010 |
20100079724 | VARIABLE FOCUS OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - 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. | 04-01-2010 |
20100103369 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATION OF COMPONENTS OF AN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS - 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. | 04-29-2010 |
20100109175 | PROCESSOR CONTROLLED OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a media insert with a Data Processor into an ophthalmic lens. An energy source is capable of powering the Data Processor included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel. | 05-06-2010 |
20100110372 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICE WITH EMBEDDED MICROCONTROLLER - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with a microcontroller and an energy source incorporated within the ophthalmic lens. The energy source is capable of powering the microcontroller included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel. | 05-06-2010 |
20110045112 | VARIABLE FOCUS OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - 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. | 02-24-2011 |
20110133351 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INK JET PROVIDED ENERGY RECEPTOR - 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. The energy receptor can include a conductive material deposited onto a media and placed within a mold used to form the biomedical device. In some embodiments, the conductive material is ink jetted onto the media. | 06-09-2011 |
20110157544 | OPHTHALMIC LENS MEDIA INSERT - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with media including an energy receptor. In some embodiments, the media includes an insert placed in a cavity formed to cast mold an ophthalmic lens from a reactive mixture. | 06-30-2011 |
20110279905 | ARCUATE LIQUID MENISCUS LENS - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens, some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a front curve arcuate lens and a back curve arcuate lens. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 11-17-2011 |
20110317277 | LENS WITH CONICAL FRUSTUM MENISCUS WALL - 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. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 12-29-2011 |
20120026597 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH CONVEX TORUS-SEGMENT MENISCUS WALL - 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 convex toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 02-02-2012 |
20120026598 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH CONCAVE TORUS-SEGMENT MENISCUS WALL - 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. | 02-02-2012 |
20120044574 | NEGATIVE ADD LIQUID MENISCUS LENS - 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 a conical frustum and at least a portion of the conical frustum concave in relation to the optical axis. An application of an electrical current to the meniscus wall provides for a increase in negative power in an optical quality provided by the liquid meniscus lens. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 02-23-2012 |
20120057244 | LENS WITH MULTI-CONVEX MENISCUS WALL - 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 multiple segments of a torus convex toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 03-08-2012 |
20120075574 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATION OF COMPONENTS OF AN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS - 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. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075710 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS INCLUDING MENISCUS WALL WITH MICROCHANNELS - 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, additional embodiments may include a cylindrical wall, each with microchannels. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075711 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH NON-SPHERICAL MENISCUS WALL - 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, a cross section of which is non-spherical. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075712 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS INCLUDING VARIABLE VOLTAGE ZONES - 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 multiple voltage zones that may have variable voltages applied across the zones. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075713 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS INCLUDING GRADIENT THICKNESS DIELECTRIC COATING - 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. | 03-29-2012 |
20120092774 | LENS WITH MULTI-SEGMENTED LINEAR MENISCUS WALL - 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 multiple segments of a frustum of a cone. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 04-19-2012 |
20120236417 | LENS WITH MULTI-CONCAVE MENISCUS WALL - The present invention relates generally to a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. The meniscus lens may include an arcuate front curve and back curve lens. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of multiple segments of a torus concave from the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 09-20-2012 |
20130034760 | BIOCOMPATIBLE WIRE BATTERY - A rechargeable electrochemical battery in the form of a single or multi-stranded wire assembly may be utilized as a power source for any number of implantable or non-implantable medical devices. As the wire form battery may be scaled to micro size, it may be utilized to power medical devices that were traditionally non-active devices, but which may be enhanced with active components. The wire form battery may be cut to size for a particular application which provides the same open circuit voltage regardless of how the wire is ultimately configured and the length of the wire utilized. Although the battery is in wire form, various arrangements of the components within the battery are also possible. | 02-07-2013 |
20130128221 | APPARATUS AND MEHTOD FOR ACTIVATION OF COMPONENTS OF AN ENERGIZED OPTHALMIC LENS - 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. | 05-23-2013 |
20140168601 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATION OF COMPONENTS OF AN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS - 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 that detect external signals, process the detected signal and activate components that change optical characteristics via the control of electrical energy. | 06-19-2014 |
20140306361 | OPHTHALMIC LENS ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTEGRATED ANTENNA STRUCTURE - Antennas and antenna systems may be designed and configured for incorporation into mechanical devices, including medical devices, such as ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses. These antennas and antenna systems may be utilized to transmit data from the mechanical device to a receiver, to receive data from a transmitter, and/or to inductively charge an electromechanical cell or the like incorporated into the mechanical device. | 10-16-2014 |