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Method and apparatus for molding ophthalmic lenses

US4540532A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1984
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S425/808
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Finished and semi-finished ophthalmic lenses are made by polymerizing the monomer while it is sealed in an oxygen-impermeable envelope.

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