Apparatus for formation of an ophthalmic lens precursor and lens
US9610742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention discloses apparatus for generating an ophthalmic lens with at least a portion of one surface free-formed from a Reactive Mixture. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of Reactive Mixture.
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