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Apparatus and method for dip coating lenses

US6991827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateNov 7, 2003
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D11/00865
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for dip coating lenses comprises a tank for containing a coating liquid, a coating chamber for receiving one or more ophthalmic lenses. The tank is in fluid communication with the coating chamber for permitting the flow of coating liquid between the tank and the coating chamber. The apparatus has a first position where the coating chamber is located above the tank and second position where the tank is located above the coating chamber.

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