Patent application number | Description | Published |
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 |
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 |
20130229618 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH IMPROVED SALINE FORMULATION - The present invention relates generally to a high-efficiency Electrowetting saline solution formulation. Specific embodiments include high-efficiency Electrowetting saline formulations that maximize the electrical performance of an arcuate liquid meniscus lens incorporated in an ophthalmic lens and operated using direct current. | 09-05-2013 |
20140259657 | PATTERNED OPHTHALMIC LENSES WITH INSERTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a colorant pattern on Multi-piece ophthalmic Inserts and ophthalmic lenses comprising Inserts. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the lens includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-piece ophthalmic Insert portion with a colorant pattern. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264977 | SEALING AND ENCAPSULATION IN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH ANNULAR INSERTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular Multi-Piece Insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel, and the Component includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-Piece Insert portion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264978 | OPHTHALMIC LENS VIEWING SETS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PERCEPTION OF STEREOSCOPIC MEDIA - The present invention describes methods for creating Viewing Sets of Ophthalmic Lens with translation filters, including embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert. The present invention also includes methods for forming a Media Insert capable of powering and controlling activation of an active translation filter, and more specifically, where the Media Insert may be incorporated in an Ophthalmic Lens Viewing Set. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268015 | OPHTHALMIC LENSES WITH COLORANT PATTERNED INSERTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for patterning Multi-piece ophthalmic Insert and Ophthalmic lenses comprising Inserts. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the lens includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-piece ophthalmic Insert portion which has been patterned. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268020 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCAPSULATING A RIGID INSERT IN A CONTACT LENS FOR CORRRECTING VISION IN ASTIGMATIC PATIENTS - The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for forming an Ophthalmic Lens that encapsulates a Rigid Insert, wherein the Rigid Insert may be tailored to correct specific astigmatic characteristics of an eye and apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses formed with the Rigid Inserts. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268021 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCAPSULATING A RIGID INSERT IN A CONTACT LENS FOR CORRRECTING VISION IN ASTIGMATIC PATIENTS - The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for forming an Ophthalmic Lens that encapsulates a Rigid Insert, wherein the Rigid Insert may be tailored to correct specific astigmatic characteristics of an eye and apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses formed with the Rigid Inserts. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268023 | THERMOFORMED OPHTHALMIC INSERT DEVICES - The present invention describes single-piece or multi-piece Rigid Inserts that may be included in an Ophthalmic Lenses or may comprise the Ophthalmic Lens, wherein the Rigid Insert may be formed through the processing of thin sheet material by thermoforming. Single piece annular Rigid Inserts may perform the function of providing a template for printed patterns to be included in Ophthalmic Lenses. Single piece full Rigid Inserts may perform the function of polarizing light or filtering light based on the properties of materials used to form the insert. Multi-piece Rigid Inserts may include activation and energization elements. The present invention also includes methods and apparatus for forming the Rigid Inserts. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268024 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH STABILIZATION FEATURES - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming Ophthalmic Lenses with Stabilizing Features, and more specifically, Ophthalmic Lenses that include an encapsulated Insert Device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268033 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH STABILIZATION FEATURES - The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for creating an Ophthalmic Lens with Stabilizing Features and a Rigid Insert, where the Stabilizing Features may orient the Ophthalmic Lens when placed on an eye. In some embodiment, the Stabilizing Features may be included as a unique Reactive Monomer Mixture with separate properties than the encapsulating RMM. Other embodiments may include Stabilizing Features comprising separate insert pieces. In alternate embodiments, the Rigid Insert may include the Stabilizing Features, such as, for example, through thermoforming techniques. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268326 | OPHTHALMIC LENS VIEWING SETS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PERCEPTION OF STEREOSCOPIC MEDIA - The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming a Viewing Set of Ophthalmic Lenses for Three-dimensional Perception of stereoscopic media and includes the resulting Viewing Set devices. The Viewing Sets include a left Ophthalmic Lens and a right Ophthalmic Lens, wherein each Ophthalmic Lens includes a translation filter that, when combined, allow for Three-dimensional Perception. The present invention also includes embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert or Media Insert, wherein the Media Insert includes a variable optic zone. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276481 | SEALING AND ENCAPSULATION IN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH ANNULAR INSERTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular-shaped Multi-Piece Insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the Component includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-Piece Insert portion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140346695 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH A PASSIVE EVENT-BASED COLORATION SYSTEM - The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for methods and apparatus for manufacturing an Ophthalmic Lens with passive event coloration mechanisms, which may not require a power source. In some embodiments, the passive event coloration mechanisms may be combined with Rigid Inserts or Media Inserts, wherein the inserts may provide additional functionalities. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350372 | ENERGIZABLE OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH AN EVENT-BASED COLORATION SYSTEM - The present invention provides a device for an energizable Ophthalmic Lens with an event coloration mechanism. The event coloration mechanism may color or change color based on some predefined event. For example, a predefined constituent or predefined condition of the tear fluid may be indicative of the predefined event, and the event coloration mechanisms may interact with the tear fluid, accordingly. The event coloration mechanism may provide the energizable functionality of the Ophthalmic Lens in some embodiments. In others, the event coloration mechanism may be passive but may interact and interface with the electrical components of the Ophthalmic Lens, such as, for example, those included within the Media Insert. Event coloration mechanisms may be combined with additional functionalities that may be included in an energizable Ophthalmic Lens. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350373 | OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH A PASSIVE EVENT-BASED COLORATION SYSTEM - The present invention provides for an Ophthalmic Lens device with passive event coloration mechanisms, which may not require a power source. An Ophthalmic Lens may comprise multiple event coloration mechanisms, wherein the event coloration mechanisms may or may not comprise similar embodiments. The event coloration mechanism may color or change color based on some predefined event. A predefined constituent or predefined condition of the tear fluid may be indicative of the predefined event, and the event coloration mechanisms may interact with the tear fluid, accordingly. In some embodiments, the passive event coloration mechanisms may be combined with Rigid Inserts or Media Inserts, wherein the inserts may provide additional functionalities. | 11-27-2014 |
20140354942 | ENERGIZABLE OPHTHALMIC LENS DEVICE WITH A PROGRAMMAABLE MEDIA INSERT - The present invention discloses an Ophthalmic Lens device with a programmable Media Insert. In some embodiments, a Media Insert may be programmable to allow for further customization of the energized Ophthalmic Lens. The programming may occur after the electrical components have been encapsulated in the programmable Media Insert. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354943 | APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMMING AN ENERGIZABLE OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH A PROGRAMMABLE MEDIA INSERT - The present invention discloses an apparatus for programming an energizable Ophthalmic Lens with a programmable Media Insert. In some embodiments, a Media Insert may be programmable to allow for further customization of the energized Ophthalmic Lens. The programming may occur after the electrical components have been encapsulated in the programmable Media Insert. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354946 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND PROGRAMMING AN ENERGIZABLE OPHTHALMIC LENS WITHA PROGRAMMABLE MEDIA INSERT - The present invention discloses methods for manufacturing and programming an energizable Ophthalmic Lens with a programmable Media Insert. In some embodiments, a Media Insert may be programmable to allow for further customization of the energized Ophthalmic Lens. The Media Insert may be programmed prior to or during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the Media Insert may be programmed after the components have been encapsulated, wherein the programming may occur wirelessly. Accordingly, methods of wirelessly programming the Media Insert may be significant. | 12-04-2014 |
20150087249 | OPHTHALMIC LENS SYSTEM CAPABLE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WITH MULTIPLE EXTERNAL DEVICES - The present invention relates to methods, apparatus, and devices associated with an ophthalmic lens system wherein the lenses may communicate with multiple external devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to an ophthalmic lens system that may communicate with a secondary and a tertiary device, wherein the wireless communication with the secondary and the tertiary electronic external devices may reduce power, communication, and processing requirements within the ophthalmic lenses and may broaden the range of possible functionalities of the ophthalmic lens system. | 03-26-2015 |