Device and process for marking an ophthalmic lens with a pulsed laser of wavelength and energy selected per pulse
US10112340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/50
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for marking an ophthalmic lens (3), the lens (3) being made of at least one preset material, includes a laser (1) configured to produce permanent engravings on the lens (3) and configured to emit a focused beam of pulsed ultraviolet laser radiation that includes at least one radiation wavelength ranging between 200 nm and 300 nm, has a pulse length ranging between about 0.1 ns and about 5 ns, and has an energy per pulse ranging between about 5 μJ and about 100 μJ. A laser marking process configured to produce permanent engravings on an ophthalmic lens (3) via this device is also described.
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