Method and device for singulating ophthalmic lenses

US8474653B2 · 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: Aug 3, 2010
• Grant date: Jul 2, 2013
• Expiry date: Sep 13, 2030

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.