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Apparatus for forming an ophthalmic lens

US11364696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2020
Grant dateJun 21, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0002
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention discloses apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.

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