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Jacksonville Beach, FL, United States of America

David Dolan

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignee: Johnson and Johnson Vision Care, Inc.. Active years: 2004-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: David Dolan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/david-dolan-lijshhi4

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 3

% Patents Active = 66.7


Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 13(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal3 out of 907 
 
Johnson and Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2007

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7156646 - Apparatus and method for handling lens carriers (2007-01-02),
2. 7040886 - Apparatus and method for handling lens carriers (2006-05-09),
3. 6708397 - Inlay station with alignment assemblies and transfer tubes (2004-03-23),

Title: Innovations by David Dolan in Lens Manufacturing Technology

Introduction

David Dolan is an accomplished inventor based in Jacksonville Beach, FL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of lens manufacturing, particularly in the handling of soft contact lens carriers. With a total of 3 patents to his name, Dolan's work has advanced the efficiency and automation of lens production processes.

Latest Patents

Dolan's latest patents focus on novel methods and apparatus for handling carriers for soft contact lenses in a lens manufacturing system. One of the key aspects of his invention involves the strategic placement of article handling devices beneath both a pre-cure station and a curing station. This design allows for the movement of lens carriers without increasing the footprint of the manufacturing stations. Additionally, Dolan's invention includes a complete set of assemblies that automate the movement of multiple lens carriers into, through, and out of the pre-cure and curing stations. A notable feature of his design is the intelligent buffer at the curing station, which enables the accumulation and orderly discharge of lens carriers, thus optimizing the throughput of the manufacturing system.

Career Highlights

Dolan's career is marked by his role at Johnson and Johnson Vision Care, Inc., where he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions for lens manufacturing. His expertise in automation and production efficiency has made a significant impact on the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Dolan has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Richard W. Abrams and Michael Francis Widman. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of cutting-edge technologies in lens manufacturing.

Conclusion

David Dolan's contributions to lens manufacturing technology exemplify the importance of innovation in improving production processes. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing efficiency and automation in the industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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