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Optical component molding apparatus for following the differential shrinkage of molded synthetic material

US4573903A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1983
Grant dateMar 4, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2003

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

Abstract

A device suitable for molding ophthalmic lenses comprises two spaced mold parts in face-to-face relationship inside a cylindrical sleeve. One or both parts comprise a rigid supporting base, a molding die of an elastically deformable material and an intermediate pad of an incompressible elastic material disposed between the base and the die and completely covering their respective surfaces.

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