Dry polishing of intraocular lenses
US6575814B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B31/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process of dry polishing molded or lathe cut intraocular lenses or like medical devices to removing flash, sharp edges and/or surface irregularities therefrom. The process includes gas and/or rotational tumbling of the intraocular lenses or like medical devices in a dry polishing media. The process is suitable for single piece and multipiece intraocular lenses of varying composition.
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