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US 2015/0085213 A1Published application
Color changing contact lenses
OwnerEhren Burtoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to contact lenses. Specifically, this invention relates to contact lenses that change color based on one or more stimuli. The present application provides for a color changing contact lens that can change its color based on one or more stimuli. The color changing contact lens is constructed of an inner layer, an outer layer and a supply of liquid crystal.
Claims18
A contact lens, said contact lens comprising:
- an inner layer, comprised of an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein said exterior surface is configured to be placed upon the eye of an individual;
- an outer layer, comprised of an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein said interior surface of said outer layer is affixed to said interior surface of said inner layer in such a way that creates a sealed area there between;
- and
- color changing material, wherein said color changing material is contained within said sealed area.
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The contact lens of claim 10, wherein said change in shape creates a visible pattern.
A contact lens, said contact lens comprising:
- a circular membrane;
- a viewing portal in the center of said circular membrane;
- and
- color changing material, wherein said color changing material is contained within said circular membrane.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.