Method and device for singulating ophthalmic lenses

US7789266B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Novartis AG · CH

Inventors

• Roger Biel · Aschaffenburg, DE
• Peter Hagmann · Erlenbach a.Main, DE
• Günter Lässig · Obernburg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 26, 2007
• Grant date: Sep 7, 2010
• Expiry date: Jan 7, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G47/91
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and a device for singulating ophthalmic lenses, particularly contact lenses. The method and the device are suitable for integration into an automated production of ophthalmic lenses, particularly contact lenses.