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Energized ophthalmic lens

An ophthalmic lens and lens technology, applied in glasses/goggles, circuits, electrical components, etc., can solve the problem of lack of power supply mechanism for devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-08-17
JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE INC
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However, such devices lack an independent power-up mechanism
Although a wire could be connected between the lens and the battery to power the semiconductor device, there are theories that the device could be powered wirelessly, although no such wireless powering mechanism is currently available

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[0016] The invention includes biomedical devices, such as ophthalmic lenses, and in particular, the invention includes ophthalmic lenses having an energy source incorporated therein. The preferred and alternative embodiments described herein are exemplary embodiments, and variations, modifications, and alterations thereof will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the exemplary embodiments should not limit the scope of the invention upon which it is based.

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[0018] In this detailed description and claims directed to the invention, a number of terms may be used to which the following definitions apply:

[0019] Energized: The state of being able to supply current or having electrical energy stored within it.

[0020] Energized Ophthalmic Lenses: An energized ophthalmic lens is an ophthalmic lens that has an energy source added to or embedded in the resulting lens.

[0021] Energy: The capacity of a physical system to do work. Many uses of...

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This invention discloses an energized ophthalmic lens device (200) comprising a lens with an optical zone and a non-optical zone comprising a silicon hydrogel material, an energy source (210) embedded in the silicon hydrogel material in an area of the lens comprising the non-optical zone; an electrical current drawing component (220); and an attachment area connecting the energy source to the current drawing componen (220).

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[0001] Related Patent Applications [0002] This patent application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61 / 192,765 filed September 22, 2008, the contents of which are the basis of this patent application and are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention describes an energized biomedical device, and more particularly, in some embodiments, an energized ophthalmic lens. Background technique [0004] Traditionally, ophthalmic devices such as contact lenses, intraocular lenses or punctal plugs have included biocompatible devices with corrective, aesthetic or therapeutic properties. For example, contact lenses may perform one or more of the following functions: vision correction, aesthetic enhancement, and therapeutic effect. Each function is provided by the physical properties of the lens. Lens designs with refractive properties provide vision correction. Incorporating pigments into lenses can enhance the aesth...

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IPC IPC(8): B29D11/00G02C7/04
CPCB29D11/00038G02C7/048G02C7/04B29D11/00826H01L2224/48091H01L2924/00014B29D11/00
Inventor R·B·皮尤D·B·奥茨F·A·弗利特施
Owner JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE INC