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Apparatus for formation of an ophthalmic lens precursor and lens

US9857607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2017
Grant dateJan 2, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C2202/08
  • 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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