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Methods for the production of tinted contact lenses

US6852254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 2002
Grant dateFeb 8, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 5, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2011/0041
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method for producing tinted contact lenses in which diffusion of monomer into the colorant is aided by heating of the molds. The invention provides a method, and lenses produced by that method, that reduces the residual, unbound polymer on the lens surface and lens surface roughness.

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