Method for molding contact lenses
CA 2172957 C · Owner: Apollonio, Attilio · Inventors: Apollonio, Attilio
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A method of molding a series of contact lenses having a range of optical powers using a matrix of posterior and anterior molds having varying surface characteristics such that the optical powers vary while maintaining constant fitting characteristics, and using a number of mold types which is less than the total number of contact lenses produced in the series.
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- Filed September 15, 1994 and granted December 8, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 15, 2014.
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