Michael Gerald Quinn

US Patent:

6649722, Nov 18, 2003

Filed:

Dec 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/731331

Inventors:

Howard S. Rosenzweig - Skokie IL
Michael H. Quinn - Valparaiso IN
Robert Tucker - Arlington Heights IL
Greg Carlson - Chicago IL
Gerardo J. Ocampo - Bridgeview IL

Assignee:

Novartis AG - Basel

International Classification:

G02C 704

US Classification:

526279, 526245, 526311, 526328, 5263285, 5263292, 5263295, 5263297, 525100, 525101, 525106, 525474, 525479, 525937, 523106, 523107

Abstract:

This invention is directed to ophthalmic materials and ophthalmic lenses that are a co-polymerization product of a (a) hydrophilic monomer with (b) a tris(siloxy)silyl group-containing monomer, (c) a wide variety of hydrophobic monomers (both aliphatic and aromatic) and usually a (d) polyfluorinated monomer, as well as optional monomers or monomer mixtures that can include a cationic monomer, a non-aromatic hydrophobic monomer and a poly(dimethylsiloxy)silyl group-containing monomer. A contact lens prepared from such a co-polymer exhibits enhanced water content, while maintaining exceptional oxygen permeability, thereby providing a lens that can be worn comfortably for prolonged periods of time. A process for the preparation of such lenses is also disclosed.

US Patent:

6930196, Aug 16, 2005

Filed:

Jun 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/892345

Inventors:

Gregory Carlson - Park Ridge IL, US
Edgar Allan Blair - Flagstaff AZ, US
Peter Wachtel - Scotch Plains NJ, US
Michael Quinn - Valparaiso IN, US
Joshua Wallach - Des Plaines IL, US

Assignee:

Novartis AG - Basel

International Classification:

C07C271/10
C07C271/24
C07C271/26
C07D251/34
C08G018/48

US Classification:

560 25, 25218222, 528 67, 528 73, 528 76, 528 85, 544222, 560 26, 560115, 560158

Abstract:

A prepolymer is prepared by reacting a mixture containing (a) at least one multifunctional compound, (b) at least one diisocyanate, and (c) at least one diol. The diol has a weight average molecular weight of at most 6000. The prepolymer, when reacted with an excess of water, forms a hydrogel polymer. The mixture of the prepolymer and water may be reaction molded, and used to form a contact lens.

US Patent:

7201481, Apr 10, 2007

Filed:

Jul 9, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/470651

Inventors:

Howard S. Rosenzweig - Skokie IL, US
Michael H. Quinn - Valparaiso IN, US
Robert Tucker - Arlington Heights IL, US
Greg Carlson - Chicago IL, US
Gerardo J. Ocampo - Bridgeview IL, US

Assignee:

Novartis AG - Basel

International Classification:

G02C 7/02

US Classification:

351177, 351160 R, 351160 H, 526279

Abstract:

This invention is directed to ophthalmic materials and ophthalmic lenses that are a co-polymerization product of a (a) hydrophilic monomer with (b) a tris(siloxy)silyl group-containing monomer, (c) a wide variety of hydrophobic monomers (both aliphatic and aromatic) and usually a (d) polyfluorinated monomer, as well as optional monomers or monomer mixtures that can include a cationic monomer, a non-aromatic hydrophobic monomer and a poly(dimethylsiloxy)silyl group-containing monomer. A contact lens prepared from such a co-polymer exhibits enhanced water content, while maintaining exceptional oxygen permeability, thereby providing a lens that can be worn comfortably for prolonged periods of time. A process for the preparation of such lenses is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20020039172, Apr 4, 2002

Filed:

Jun 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/880156

Inventors:

Gerardo Ocampo - Bridgeview IL, US
Michael Quinn - Valparaiso IN, US

International Classification:

G02C007/04
G02C007/02

US Classification:

351/162000, 351/177000

Abstract:

A colored contact lens and a method of making same is provided. An image of an eye is recorded, optionally enhanced, separated into color pattern components, optionally enhanced, then each color pattern component printed on a contact lens, directly or indirectly. The end result is a natural looking contact that enhances the natural iris color or changes the apparent color of the natural iris.

US Patent:

20140073229, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 9, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/022157

Inventors:

Michael Quinn - La Grange IL, US

Assignee:

SSDB, LLC - La Grange IL

International Classification:

B24D 9/00

US Classification:

451512

Abstract:

The disclosed polishing devices include an adaptor including a conical body including a first body end and a second body end, wherein a diameter of the second body end is greater than a diameter of the first body end. The adaptor also includes a drill bit including a shank configured to engage with a chuck of an electrical drill, wherein the drill bit extends from the second body end of the conical body. The polishing device also includes a first polishing pad surrounding an outer surface of the conical body. The first polishing pad includes an outer surface of the first polishing pad and an inner surface of the first polishing pad, wherein the inner surface of the first polishing pad is in contact with an outer surface of the conical body of the adaptor. The first polishing pad also includes an elastic strap extending from one portion of the second body end to another portion of the second body end. The second body end of the conical body includes at least one channel for receiving the elastic strap of the first polishing pad such that the polishing pad remains secure on the conical body.