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Method of ring-shaped structure placement in an eye-mountable device

US9289954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2013
Grant dateMar 22, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C7/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Example eye-mountable devices and methods for fabricating eye-mountable devices are described. A method may include applying a first amount of polymerizable material to a ring-shaped structure, where the ring-shaped structure comprises at least one sensor configured to detect an analyte. The method also may include positioning the ring-shaped structure with the first amount of polymerizable material applied thereto in a mold, where the mold is configured to form an eye-mountable device. Further, the method may include applying pressure on the ring-shaped structure in the mold while curing the first amount of polymerizable material. Still further, the method may include adding a second amount of polymerizable material to the mold with the ring-shaped structure therein, and curing the second amount of polymerizable material to form an over-molded polymer layer such that the ring-shaped structure is at least partially enclosed in the eye-mountable device.

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