Larry Rodriguez

Title: Larry Rodriguez: Inventor of a Protective Contact Lens

Introduction

Larry Rodriguez is an inventor associated with Concord, North Carolina, and High Performance Optics, Inc. His patent work concerns optical devices designed to help protect the retina from potentially harmful blue light.

Latest Patents

Rodriguez is associated with 1 patent: “Contact Lens with Optical Prophylaxis.” The patent describes metalloporphyrin and metallochlorin compounds for use in optical devices, including contact lenses, intraocular lenses, and implantable contact lenses. These compounds are intended to selectively block blue light to protect retinal pigment epithelium.

The disclosure also covers precursor compounds, compositions, and methods for selecting materials for optical devices. The selection process considers retinal-cell protection alongside luminous transmission, discomfort glare, color distortion, and possible disruption of circadian rhythms.

Career Highlights

Rodriguez’s listed invention focuses on applying specialized compounds to vision-care devices. The patent describes an approach that aims to balance retinal protection with the optical qualities and everyday usability of lenses.

Collaborations

Rodriguez is associated with High Performance Optics, Inc. His listed coworkers include Mark Acerson and David Owen Baumann.

Conclusion

Larry Rodriguez’s patent work centers on optical devices that selectively filter blue light while balancing visual performance and user comfort.