Optics: eye examining – vision testing and correcting – Spectacles and eyeglasses – Ophthalmic lenses or blanks
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-24
2007-07-24
Sugarman, Scott J. (Department: 2873)
Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting
Spectacles and eyeglasses
Ophthalmic lenses or blanks
C351S16000R
Reexamination Certificate
active
10922681
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides tinted contact lenses that include a limbal ring that serves to enhance the definition of the wearer's iris resulting in the iris appearing larger to viewer's of the lens wearer. The lens also incorporates a plurality of tapered spokes that overlie a portion or all of the of the wearer's iris. The lenses of the invention may be used as cosmetic lenses for enhancing or altering an individual's iris.
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Bowers Angie
Bowers Jack W.
Dukes Jerry
McCarthy Karin D.
Collins Darryl J.
Gianneschi Lois
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc.
Sugarman Scott J.
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