Dry polishing of intraocular lenses
US6634931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B31/003
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process of dry polishing molded or lathe cut intraocular lenses to removing flash, sharp edges and/or surface irregularities therefrom. The process includes rotational tumbling of partially protected intraocular lenses in a dry polishing media. The process is suitable for single piece and multipiece intraocular lenses of varying composition.
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