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Molds for use in contact lens production

US8287269B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 2005
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D11/00057
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides molds useful in the production of contact lenses having seamless edges and in which molds movement of one mold half in relation to the other mold half is decreased. These results are attained by providing mold halves with shoulder stops and seam-matching features.

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