AU569089B2 - Improvements relating to molding hydrosel contact lenses - Google Patents

Improvements relating to molding hydrosel contact lenses

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Publication number
AU569089B2
AU569089B2 AU29663/84A AU2966384A AU569089B2 AU 569089 B2 AU569089 B2 AU 569089B2 AU 29663/84 A AU29663/84 A AU 29663/84A AU 2966384 A AU2966384 A AU 2966384A AU 569089 B2 AU569089 B2 AU 569089B2
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Australia
Prior art keywords
mold
annular portion
optical
contact lens
edge
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Ceased
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AU29663/84A
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AU2966384A (en
Inventor
Henry Haardt
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Allergan Inc
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International Hydron Corp
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Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
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Classifications

    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29DPRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE
    • B29D11/00Producing optical elements, e.g. lenses or prisms
    • B29D11/00009Production of simple or compound lenses
    • B29D11/00019Production of simple or compound lenses with non-spherical faces, e.g. toric faces
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29DPRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE
    • B29D11/00Producing optical elements, e.g. lenses or prisms
    • B29D11/00009Production of simple or compound lenses
    • B29D11/00038Production of contact lenses
    • B29D11/00057Production of contact lenses characterised by the shape or surface condition of the edge, e.g. flashless, burrless, smooth

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Ophthalmology & Optometry (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Moulds For Moulding Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
  • Eyeglasses (AREA)
  • Casting Or Compression Moulding Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
AU29663/84A 1983-05-26 1984-05-14 Improvements relating to molding hydrosel contact lenses Ceased AU569089B2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US49834883A 1983-05-26 1983-05-26
US498348 1983-05-26

Publications (2)

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AU2966384A AU2966384A (en) 1984-12-18
AU569089B2 true AU569089B2 (en) 1988-01-21

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AU29663/84A Ceased AU569089B2 (en) 1983-05-26 1984-05-14 Improvements relating to molding hydrosel contact lenses

Country Status (5)

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EP (1) EP0144385A4 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
JP (1) JPS60501426A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
AU (1) AU569089B2 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
CA (1) CA1253368A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
WO (1) WO1984004724A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)

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NL8402324A (nl) * 1984-07-23 1986-02-17 Visser Contactlenzenpraktijk B Trifocale contactlens.
US4820038A (en) * 1986-08-14 1989-04-11 Coopervision, Inc. Hydrogel contact lens
US4815690A (en) * 1988-02-09 1989-03-28 Shepherd Thomas H Apparatus for the production of monolithic intraocular implants
US4896958A (en) * 1988-02-18 1990-01-30 Ames Keith S Flexible contact lens for enhanced movement on the eye
JP2914508B2 (ja) * 1990-01-24 1999-07-05 ホーヤ株式会社 レンズ成形用型
DE4012478A1 (de) * 1990-04-19 1991-10-24 Heinrich Woehlk Inst Fuer Cont Kontaktlinse mit lagestabilisierung
EP0574590B1 (en) * 1992-01-06 1998-07-08 Seiko Epson Corporation Contact lens
EP0683416A1 (en) * 1994-05-20 1995-11-22 Alvis E. Blackburn Corneal contact lens for controlled keratoreformation
US5733585A (en) * 1996-09-06 1998-03-31 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Apparatus for rotationally aligning a feature of an optical tool with a gate in an injection molding apparatus
EP0889348A1 (fr) * 1997-07-03 1999-01-07 Gérard Muller Procédé de fabrication d'une lentille de contact à correct
AU2013200761A1 (en) * 2013-02-13 2014-08-28 Brien Holden Vision Institute Contact lens stabilisation

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US4084890A (en) * 1972-08-04 1978-04-18 Baron Henry J Contact lens

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US4084890A (en) * 1972-08-04 1978-04-18 Baron Henry J Contact lens

Also Published As

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EP0144385A1 (en) 1985-06-19
CA1253368A (en) 1989-05-02
JPS60501426A (ja) 1985-08-29
AU2966384A (en) 1984-12-18
JPH0521054B2 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1993-03-23
EP0144385A4 (en) 1985-10-14
WO1984004724A1 (en) 1984-12-06

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