Ophthalmic devices with stabilization features

US9316848B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Randall B. Pugh · Jacksonville, US
• Karson S. Putt · Jacksonville, US
• Edward R. Kernick · Jacksonville, US
• Frederick A. Flitsch · New Windsor, US
• Camille Higham · Jacksonville, US
• Sharika Snook · St. Augustine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 15, 2013
• Grant date: Apr 19, 2016
• Expiry date: Apr 8, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02C5/001
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

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.