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Process for making multifocal photochromic ophthalmic lens

US4017292A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1976
Grant dateApr 12, 1977
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Expiry dateJan 15, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C7/06
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Multifocal photochromic opthalmic lenses are produced by nucleating potentially photochromic major lens blanks through heat treatment, combining the nucleated blanks with compatible button or segment glasses, and fusing the combined glasses at temperatures suitable for achieving both fusion and the simultaneous development of full photochromic properties in the previously nucleated major lens blanks.

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