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Free form lens with refractive index variations

US8240849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 23, 2010
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides for an ophthalmic lens with at least one portion of the lens including multiple voxels of polymerized crosslinkable material. In addition, the present invention provides for apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with one or more areas of different refractive indexes and a surface with one or both of a raised area and a depressed area.

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