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Toric contact lens markings

US6491393B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1997
Grant dateDec 10, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2011/0025
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Toric contact lenses are provided with markings that enable identification of the offset between the cylindrical axis of the toric zone and the ballast axis. Surfaces of the lenses include two markings, a first identifiable marking that is aligned with the cylindrical axis, and a second identifiable marking that is aligned with the ballast axis.

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