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Casting a lens with surface microstructures

US12358244B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2021
Grant dateJul 15, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C2202/24
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mold element (350) is fabricated (305, 310, 315) using a first mold (5) with which microstructures (323) are integrally formed in relief on the mold element (350). A lens (340) is cast (320, 325, 330, 335) using a second mold (7) that includes the mold element (350) such that the microstructures (337) are integrally formed on the lens (340).

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