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Shape memory polymer or alloy ophthalmic lens mold and methods of forming ophthalmic products

US6827325B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2002
Grant dateDec 7, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S425/808
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shape memory polymer contact lens mold is formed from a sheet of a shape memory polymer in a press, an agile tool or by an agile tool formed by an inert gas at a temperature at or above the glass transition temperature which is thereupon cooled to below the glass transition temperature and removed therefrom.

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