Method and apparatus for the dry release of a compliant...

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2009-08-14

2011-10-18

Del Sole, Joseph (Department: 1743)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Optical article shaping or treating

Nonmechanical aftertreatment

C264S334000, C425S438000, C425S808000, C425S444000, C425S4360RM

Reexamination Certificate

active

08038912

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for releasing a molded lens from a deformable mold includes a shear ring for temporarily retaining an annular portion of the deformable mold outside a periphery of the lens and a plunger for deforming an annular section of the deformable mold within the periphery of the lens. The apparatus can be employed to release a non-hydrated hydrogel lens from a deformable mold section.

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