Methods and apparatus for manufacture of ophthalmic lenses
US10137612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2011/0041
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of removing an ophthalmic lens from a lens mold portion is provided and includes reciprocally displacing a region of the mold portion and thereby causing an edge portion of the ophthalmic lenses to become detached from the mold portion. Related apparatus, methods of manufacturing ophthalmic lenses, delensing stations, and manufacturing times are provided.
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