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Apparatus for hydrating soft contact lenses

US5476111A · kind A · utility

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35Claims
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Filing dateJun 10, 1994
Grant dateDec 19, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2014

Classification

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

Abstract

A device and method for high speed production rates in the hydration of soft contact lenses. Such device and method includes the use robotic transfer equipment to transfer contact lens molds containing contact lenses to and from a hydration station and a flushing station.

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