SEALING AND ENCAPSULATION IN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH ANNULAR INSERTS

摘要

This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular-shaped Multi-Piece Insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the Component includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-Piece Insert portion.

主权项

1. An annular Multi-Piece Insert device for an ophthalmic Lens, the Multi-Piece Insert comprising:
a first insert Back Curve Piece, wherein the first insert Back Curve Piece is shaped into at least a portion of a first annular shape; a first insert Front Curve Piece, wherein the first insert Front Curve Piece is shaped into at least a portion of a second annular shape; a conductive material upon one or both of the first insert Front Curve Piece and the first insert Back Curve Piece; an electronic Component attached to one or both of the first insert Front Curve Piece and the first insert Back Curve Piece, wherein an attachment is made at least in part to the conductive material; and a first sealing material located on a surface of one or both of the first insert Front Curve Piece and the first insert Back Curve Piece, wherein the first insert Front Curve Piece and the first insert Back Curve Piece comprise a first ophthalmic insert piece, and wherein the first sealing material is capable of sealing a first cavity interior to the first ophthalmic insert piece.