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Device and method for non-contact scanning of contact lens and contact lens mold geometry

US7573974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2006
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/16
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus and method for non-contact/non-destructive measurement of the geometry of molded ophthalmic lenses and the precision molds and tooling used in the manufacture of the ophthalmic lenses. In particular the present system uses micro computed tomography to measure the geometries.

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