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Cuvette system and methods for the inspection of ophthalmic lenses

US9874491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Novartis AG · CH

Inventors

Susanne Fechner · Aschaffenburg, DE
Daniel L. Kessler · Dallas, US
Roger Biel · Aschaffenburg, DE
Michael Stutz · Radolfzell, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 19, 2015
Grant date	Jan 23, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 18, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01M11/0214
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cuvette system (1) for use in the optical inspection of ophthalmic lenses comprises at least one receptacle (2) for accommodating an ophthalmic lens. The receptacle (2) has a longitudinal extension and an opening (20) arranged at one longitudinal end thereof. The receptacle (2) is adapted for containing a liquid. The cuvette system further comprises at least one inspection window (3) having an inspection surface (31). The inspection window (3) is arranged stationary and from the receptacle (2). The inspection window (3) is adapted for being joined to the receptacle (2) at the opening (20) of the receptacle (2) such that the inspection surface (31) of the inspection window (3) is immersed in the liquid. The inspection window (3) is further adapted for being removed from the opening (20) of the receptacle (2).

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