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Reduced-tilt back plastic feature for a contact lens mold

US9283718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2012
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D11/00038
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mold assembly for manufacturing ophthalmic lenses which comprises an anti-tilt feature that prevent relative movement of one half of the mold assembly relative to the other half of the mold assembly. The anti-tilt feature ensures that the edges of the ophthalmic lenses are symmetric around their periphery.

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