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Dry polishing of intraocular lenses

US6612907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2002
Grant dateSep 2, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2022

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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