Johnson & Johnson Vision Products Inc.

Johnson and Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

Stephen Robert Beaton

Craig William Walker

Victor Lust

Daniel Tsu-Fang Wang

Ture Kindt-Larsen

Wallace Anthony Martin

Phillip King Parnell, Sr

Henri Armand Dagobert

Scott Frederick Ansell

Randall Braxton Pugh

Frederick A Flitsch

Adam Toner

James Daniel Riall

Richard W Abrams

Jonathan Patrick Adams

Svend Christensen

Kornelis Renkema

Gregory Scott Duncan

Finn Thrige Andersen

Wybren Van Der Meulen

Jongliang Wu

Michael Ferran

Allan G Jensen

Daniel B Otts

Nelson V Tabirian

Donnie Jerome Duis

Olena Uskova

Praveen Pandojirao-S

Svetlana Serak

Luciano De Sio

Stephen C Pegram

David C Byram

Christopher S Gudeman

Edward R Kernick

Sharika Snook

Paul Rubel

Camille A Higham

Hassan Chaouk

John Mark Lepper

Yongcheng Li

Bret A Coldren

Jason Tokarski

Vincent G McAteer

Brian Schwam

Denwood F Ross

Praveen Pandojirao

Marina Johns Archer

Dawn Jamisha Owens

Justin Scott Jacobs

Fardad Chamran

Oscar P L Boel

Marina Archer

Michael D Ferran

Methods and apparatuses for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens as set forth. 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. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics.

Variable optic ophthalmic device including liquid crystal elements

Antennas and antenna mandrels or assemblies may be designed and configured to enable one of one- or two-way communication and/or power transfer with mechanical devices such as ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses. These antennas and antenna mandrels or assemblies may be utilized to transmit data from the mechanical devices to receive data from a transmitter, and/or inductively charge an electromechanical cell or the like incorporated into a mechanical device.

Antenna mandrel with multiple antennas

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.

Method and apparatus for encapsulating a rigid insert in a contact lens for correcting vision in astigmatic patients

This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise droplets that are nano-scaled. 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. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics.

Method and apparatus for ophthalmic devices comprising dielectrics and nano-scaled droplets of liquid crystal

Methods and apparatus for forming interconnects on the surfaces of three dimensional substrates, including ophthalmic devices incorporating one or more electrical components may be utilized to provide high quality electrical and mechanical connections.

Methods and apparatus to form electrical interconnects on ophthalmic devices

A preferred process for degassing a mold piece includes inserting the mold piece into an internal volume within a canister, sealing the internal volume, drawing a vacuum in the internal volume, and introducing into the internal volume a gaseous fluid suitable for degassing the mold piece.

Devices and processes for performing degassing operations

A punctal plug or lacrimal insert comprising a microelectromechanical system pump and associated reservoir may be utilized to deliver precise dosages of an active agent into the eye though the tear film. The microelectromechanical system pump comprises four main components; namely, a reservoir, a pump, a series of valves and a vent. The microelectromechanical system pump is positioned within a cavity in the punctal plug. The microelectromechanical system pump is positioned with a cavity in the punctal plug.

Eye drug delivery system

Described and illustrated are various insertion instruments, cap, plug, method and kit. In one aspect, a cap for a punctal insertion instrument is shown and described. In a further aspect, a punctum plug insertion system that includes the instrument and the cap is provided. In yet a further aspect, a method of releasing a punctum plug from a plug holder is provided. Additionally, a kit that contains the plug insertion instrument, cap, plugs, and instructions for use is provided.

Implantation instruments, system, and kit for punctal implants

This invention relates to antimicrobial lenses containing metals and methods for their production.

Preparation of antimicrobial contact lenses with reduced haze using swelling agents

This invention relates to a device for removing and transporting articles, such as ophthalmic lens mold sections, or packaging elements from a mold. The invention, in one embodiment includes first, second, and third assemblies; the first of which removes the articles from the molding station at a first location and transports them to a second location; the second assembly receives the articles from the first assembly and transports them to a third location, and the third assembly receives the articles from the second assembly and transports them to a fourth location. A second embodiment includes a flipper assembly disposed between the first and second assemblies, which flipper receives the articles from the first assembly and inverts them before depositing them onto the second assembly. This second embodiment is useful in conjunction with molded articles which are transported to the flipper assembly in an inverted position. A third embodiment includes second and third assemblies which further include means for altering the relative spacing of the articles while the articles are transported.

Apparatus for removing and transporting articles from molds

An automated method and apparatus is provided to mold, cure and package soft contact lenses. A conveyor system transports an array of molds through a plurality of automated work stations. The front curve mold halves are partially filled with a polymerizable monomer or monomer mixture and assembled and clamped to displace any excess hydrogel from the mold cavity. The assembly is precured and then transported through a cure station using UV radiation to complete polymerization, The assemblies are then pried apart in an automated station, with any excess monomer adhering to the removed mold half. The newly molded lens is then hydrated and separated from the front curve mold half in a hydration station. Following hydration the array of lens is automatically deposited into a plurality of packages with a robotic transfer device having a plurality of figures which transfer the lenses.

Consolidated contact lens molding

Method for removing and transporting articles from molds

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Neptune Beach, FL, United States of America

Stephen Robert Beaton