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Process for producing mouldings

US6190603A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1999
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2011/0041
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A novel process for producing mouldings, especially contact lenses, is described, comprising the following steps: a) introducing into a mould a prepolymer containing photo crosslinkable groups that is liquid at room temperature or is readily meltable and is substantially free of solvents; b) initiating the photo cross-linking for a period of <20 minutes; c) opening the mould, so that the moulding can be removed for the mould. In accordance with the process according to the invention, it is possible especially to produce contact lenses having valuable properties.

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