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Method for molding plastic lenses

US6416689B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2001
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2793/009
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The method for making an optical lens which includes:filling a molding cavity vertically oriented and defined by two mold pieces at the periphery of which is disposed an annular closure member with a polymerizable synthetic composition through a disposable check valve provided in the closure member;polymerizing the composition to form the lens; andrecovering the lens with the disposable check valve imprisoned within the polymerized composition at the periphery thereof.

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