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Contact lens inspection apparatus and lens mold for use in such apparatus

US5574554A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1995
Grant dateNov 12, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2015

Classification

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

Abstract

Collimated white light is transmitted through a transparent lens mold having a molded lens resting on a curved surface thereof. A telecentric lens and a camera having a digital output are used to view the illuminated lens to obtain pixel image data of the lens. The pixel image data is analyzed by a computer to detect deformities in the molded lens.

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