Method and apparatus for molding and casting using gated dies
CA 1314377 C · Owner: Kingsbury, Jeffrey M. · Inventors: Kingsbury, Jeffrey M.
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A method and apparatus for molding and casting ophthalmic lenses includes a front surface die and a back surface die slidably and removably received in the bore of a molding or casting apparatus. Molding or casting compound is introduced by conventional means between the two dies and the dies are urged, together to impress the die surfaces on the compound as the compound is cured by thermal or chemical means. At least one of the dies includes at least one gate channel formed in the edge thereof parallel to the axis of the bore and extending from the optical forming surface to a point adjacent to the opposite, external die surface in compression molding the, gate channel comprises a vent …
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- Granted March 16, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 16, 2010.
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