Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130208238 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING AN ELECTRO-ACTIVE MATERIAL TO AN ELECTRO-ACTIVE OPTICAL SYSTEM - The present invention relates generally to methods of fabricating an electro-active optical structure, such as an electro-active lens or an electro-active lens blank. In some embodiments, the invention relates to fabrication methods that comprise an improved process for delivering an electro-active material into a cavity, resulting in electro-active structures that can be manufactured in less time and with lowered costs. | 08-15-2013 |
20130208347 | LASER PATTERNING OF CONDUCTIVE FILMS FOR ELECTRO-ACTIVE LENSES - Systems and methods for manufacturing electro-active lenses including a peripheral edge, a discrete electro-active region, and at least two substrates. The at least two substrates include a layer of a transparent conductive material, that is laser cut to isolate regions required for establishing an electrical connection between the peripheral edge of the lens, from regions not required for establishing an electrical connection. Isolating the regions of the transparent conductive material required for establishing an electrical connection may include cutting patterns around an electrode of each of the substrates. The regions not required for establishing an electrical connection may be further cut into sections, which may be substantially band-shaped. | 08-15-2013 |
20130224440 | FLEXIBLE FILM WITH SURFACE RELIEF AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTRO-ACTIVE OPTICAL SYSTEMS - The present invention relates generally to flexible thin films for use in electro-active optical systems. Embodiments of the invention include thin films having diffractive structures on at least one surface of the film, and methods of making such films. Embodiments of the invention also include lens blanks that comprise such thin films. Embodiments of the invention also include methods of making lens blanks that comprise such thin films. | 08-29-2013 |
20130293825 | ELECTROCHROMIC MATERIALS AND OPTICAL SYSTEMS EMPLOYING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to electrochromic materials and their use. In some embodiments, the invention relates to electrochromic materials for use on an optical substrate, such as a lens, a semi-finished lens blank, and the like. | 11-07-2013 |
20130342807 | Electrically Conductive Lens Connection and Methods of Making the Same - The present invention relates generally to electro-active optical systems, such as a pair of spectacles having one or more lenses that employ electro-active optical structures. In some embodiments, the invention relates to electro-active optical systems having a flexible electrically conductive connection between the lens and the frame. | 12-26-2013 |
20140204333 | ADJUSTABLE ELECTRO-ACTIVE OPTICAL SYSTEM AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to electro-active optical systems, such as a pair of spectacles having one or more lenses that employ electro-active optical structures. In some embodiments, the invention relates to electro-active optical systems whose position can be adjusted relative to a wearer's face. In some embodiments, the invention relates to methods of performing such adjustments. | 07-24-2014 |