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Composite ophthamic lens

US6217171A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1998
Grant dateApr 17, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C2202/20
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides a molded ophthalmic lens having at least first and second optical components, wherein the first optical component is cast molded to encapsulate the second optical component such that the first optical component provides an optical function and the second optical component provides an additional optical function. The invention additionally provides a process for producing a molded composite ophthalmic lens.

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