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FDM 3D printing of optical lens with high clarity and mechanical strength

US12226951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2020
Grant dateFeb 18, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure includes core-shell filament composition for additive manufacturing of ophthalmic lenses and ophthalmic lens components. The disclosure also includes a set of criteria for selecting core and shell thermoplastic combinations that exhibit high optical clarity, improved filament inter-strand diffusion, high inter-strand adhesion, and improved manufactured part strength when used in an additive manufacturing method like fused deposition modelling.

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