Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes – Optical article shaping or treating – Nonmechanical aftertreatment
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-06
2005-09-06
Vargot, Mathieu D. (Department: 1732)
Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes
Optical article shaping or treating
Nonmechanical aftertreatment
C264S028000, C264S334000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06939487
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for removing a polymeric contact lens from a mold comprising lowering the temperature of the contact lens with a cryogenic material, such as liquid nitrogen, to a temperature and for a time sufficient for the lens to release from the mold without the application of external forces.
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European Search Report.
Ajello Ellen Marie
Matsuzawa Yasuo
Wilde Michael Nelson
Gorman Rob J.
Meece R. Scott
Novartis A.G.
Vargot Mathieu D.
Zhou Jian S.
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