Methods for coating lenses

Details Methods for coating lenses Methods for coating lenses

2006-10-31

2008-08-05

Stultz, Jessica T (Department: 2873)

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Spectacles and eyeglasses

Ophthalmic lenses or blanks

C351S163000, C351S159000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07407284

ABSTRACT:
Methods of coating at least a portion of a curved surface of a lens with a polarizing liquid. One method includes providing a lens having a curved surface and a lens axis; and rotating the lens about a rotation axis such that a polarizing liquid flows over at least a portion of the curved surface; the rotation axis being offset from the lens axis. Other methods are included. Apparatuses include ophthalmic lenses having polarized coatings formed according to any of the disclosed methods.

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