System for preparing eyeglass lenses with bar code reader
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1. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
- a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit; and
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit;
wherein the apparatus is configured such that a substantially clear eyeglass lens is formed in a time period of less than 1 hour.
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Abstract
A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner.
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1. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit; and
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit;
wherein the apparatus is configured such that a substantially clear eyeglass lens is formed in a time period of less than 1 hour. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 524, 528, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696, 697, 698, 699, 918)
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34. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
an anneal unit, the anneal unit comprising an anneal unit heating system, wherein the anneal unit heating system is configured to heat the interior of the anneal unit; and
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit;
wherein the apparatus is configured such that a substantially clear eyeglass lens is formed in a time period of less than 1 hour.
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35. An apparatus for dispensing a heated polymerizable lens forming composition comprising:
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a body, the body being configured to hold the lens forming composition, the body comprising an opening for receiving a fluid container and an outlet;
a heating system positioned within the body for heating the lens forming composition;
a valve positioned proximate the outlet, wherein the valve comprises an elongated member, wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in a closed position, wherein the elongated member in the closed position inhibits flow of the lens forming composition through the outlet, and wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in an open position, wherein the elongated member in an open position allows flow of the lens forming composition flows through the outlet during use. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A system for dispensing a heated polymerizable lens forming composition comprising:
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a heating apparatus, the heating apparatus comprising;
a heating apparatus body, the heating apparatus body being configured to hold the lens forming composition, the heating apparatus body comprising an opening for receiving a fluid container and an outlet;
a heating system positioned within the heating apparatus body for heating the lens forming composition; and
a valve positioned proximate the outlet, wherein the valve comprises an elongated member, wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in a closed position, wherein the elongated member in the closed position inhibits flow of the lens forming composition through the outlet, and wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in an open position, wherein the elongated member in an open position allows flow of the lens forming composition flows through the outlet during use; and
a fluid container configured to hold a lens forming composition, the fluid container comprising;
a fluid container body and a cap, wherein the cap comprises a fluid control member and an elastic member, wherein the elastic member is coupled to the fluid control member such that the elastic member exerts a force on the fluid control member such that the fluid control member is forced against a top inner surface of the cap;
wherein the fluid container is insertable into the opening of the heating apparatus, and wherein insertion of the fluid container into the opening causes the fluid control member to be moved to a position such that the lens forming composition flows from the fluid container into the heating apparatus body. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 584)
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64. A method for making a plastic eyeglass lens, comprising
heating a lens forming composition in a heating apparatus comprising: -
a body, the body being configured to hold the lens forming composition, the body comprising an opening for receiving a fluid container and an outlet;
a heating system positioned within the body for heating the lens forming composition;
a valve positioned proximate the outlet, wherein the valve comprises an elongated member, wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in a closed position, wherein the elongated member in the closed position inhibits flow of the lens forming composition through the outlet, and wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in an open position, wherein the elongated member in an open position allows flow of the lens forming composition flows through the outlet during use. placing the liquid lens forming composition in a mold cavity of a mold assembly, wherein the mold assembly comprises a front mold member and a back mold member, the lens forming composition comprising a monomer composition and a photoinitiator;
directing activating light toward at least one of the mold members to initiate curing of the lens forming composition; and
directing activating light and heat toward at least one of the mold members subsequent to initiating curing of the lens to form the eyeglass lens. - View Dependent Claims (65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83)
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84. An eyeglass lens made by the method, comprising
heating a lens forming composition in a heating apparatus comprising: -
a body, the body being configured to hold the lens forming composition, the body comprising an opening for receiving a fluid container and an outlet;
a heating system positioned within the body for heating the lens forming composition;
a valve positioned proximate the outlet, wherein the valve comprises an elongated member, wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in a closed position, wherein the elongated member in the closed position inhibits flow of the lens forming composition through the outlet, and wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in an open position, wherein the elongated member in an open position allows flow of the lens forming composition flows through the outlet during use. placing the liquid lens forming composition in a mold cavity of a mold assembly, wherein the mold assembly comprises a front mold member and a back mold member, the lens forming composition comprising a monomer composition and a photoinitiator;
directing activating light toward at least one of the mold members to initiate curing of the lens forming composition; and
directing activating light and heat toward at least one of the mold members subsequent to initiating curing of the lens to form the eyeglass lens. - View Dependent Claims (85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103)
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- 104. A gasket configured to engage a first mold set for forming a first lens of a first power, the gasket comprising at least four discrete projections for spacing mold members of a mold set, and wherein the projections are arranged on an interior surface of the gasket and further comprising a fifth projection positioned such that the projection contacts one of a mold member of the first mold set during use.
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111. An assembly for making plastic prescription lenses, comprising:
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a first mold set for forming a first lens of a first power, the first mold set comprising a front mold member and a back mold member;
a gasket for engaging the first mold set, the gasket comprising at least four discrete projections for spacing the front mold member from the back mold member and a fifth projection positioned such that the projection contacts a mold member of the first mold set during use;
and wherein the front mold member, the back mold member, and the gasket at least partially define a mold cavity for retaining a lens forming composition. - View Dependent Claims (112, 113, 114, 115, 116)
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117. A mold assembly holder configured to support a mold assembly, comprising:
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a body, wherein the body is configured to allow activating light to reach the mold assembly;
an indentation formed in the body, wherein the indentation is complementary to the shape of the mold assembly. - View Dependent Claims (118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125)
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126. A method for making a plastic eyeglass lens, comprising:
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placing a liquid lens forming composition in a mold cavity of a mold assembly, wherein the mold assembly comprises a front mold member and a back mold member, the lens forming composition comprising a monomer composition and a photoinitiator;
placing the mold assembly in a mold assembly holder, the mold assembly holder comprising;
a body, wherein the body is configured to allow activating light to reach the mold assembly;
an indentation formed in the body, wherein the indentation is complementary to the shape of the mold assembly. directing activating light toward at least one of the mold members to initiate curing of the lens forming composition; and
directing activating light and heat toward at least one of the mold members subsequent to initiating curing of the lens to form the eyeglass lens. - View Dependent Claims (127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140)
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141. An eyeglass lens made by the method, comprising:
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placing a liquid lens forming composition in a mold cavity of a mold assembly, wherein the mold assembly comprises a front mold member and a back mold member, the lens forming composition comprising a monomer composition and a photoinitiator;
placing the mold assembly in a mold assembly holder, the mold assembly holder comprising;
a body, wherein the body is configured to allow activating light to reach the mold assembly;
an indentation formed in the body, wherein the indentation is complementary to the shape of the mold assembly. directing activating light toward at least one of the mold members to initiate curing of the lens forming composition; and
directing activating light and heat toward at least one of the mold members subsequent to initiating curing of the lens to form the eyeglass lens. - View Dependent Claims (142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155)
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156. A ballast system for controlling the operation of a fluorescent lamp, comprising:
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an instant start ballast, wherein the instant start ballast is configured to deliver a striking voltage to the fluorescent lamp, and wherein the instant start ballast is further configured to regulate the current to the fluorescent lamp when the fluorescent lamp is on; and
a transformer, wherein the transformer is configured to deliver voltage to a filament of the fluorescent lamp when the fluorescent lamp is off. - View Dependent Claims (157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167)
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168. A method of operating a fluorescent lamp, comprising:
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coupling the fluorescent lamp to a ballast system, the ballast system comprising;
an instant start ballast, wherein the instant start ballast is configured to deliver a striking voltage to the fluorescent lamp, and wherein the instant start ballast is further configured to regulate the current to the fluorescent lamp when the fluorescent lamp is on; and
a transformer, wherein the transformer is configured to deliver voltage to a filament of the fluorescent lamp when the fluorescent lamp is off;
operating the transformer such that voltage is delivered to the filament of the fluorescent lamp;
operating the instant start ballast such that a striking voltage is applied to the fluorescent lamp casing the fluorescent lamp to produce light. - View Dependent Claims (169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177)
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178. A system for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a mold assembly comprising;
a first mold member having a casting face and a non-casting face;
a second mold member having a casting face and a non-casting face, the second mold member being configured to be spaced apart from the first mold member during use such that the casting faces of the first mold member and the second mold member at least partially define a mold cavity;
an apparatus for curing a lens forming composition, comprising;
a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit; and
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit. - View Dependent Claims (179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224)
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196. The system of 195, wherein the anneal unit heating system is configured to heat the interior of the anneal unit to a temperature of up to about 250°
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225. A system for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a mold assembly comprising;
a first mold member having a casting face and a non-casting face;
a second mold member having a casting face and a non-casting face, the second mold member being configured to be spaced apart from the first mold member during use such that the casting faces of the first mold member and the second mold member at least partially define a mold cavity;
an apparatus for curing a lens forming composition, comprising;
a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit; and
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit; and
a lens forming composition configured to be disposed within the mold cavity during use, comprising;
a monomer that cures by exposure to activating light to form the eyeglass lens during use; and
a photoinitiator that initiates curing of the monomer in response to being exposed to activating light during use. - View Dependent Claims (226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282)
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283. A computer-implemented method for controlling formation of an eyeglass lens, the method comprising:
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receiving prescription information, wherein the prescription information defines an eyeglass prescription;
analyzing the prescription information; and
determining a front mold identification marking, a back mold identification marking, and a gasket identification marking of an appropriate front mold, back mold and gasket for producing the eyeglass lens in response to analyzing the prescription information;
wherein the front mold, the back mold and the gasket together are operable to produce a mold cavity, the mold cavity being configured to hold a lens forming composition which is curable to produce the eyeglass lens from the prescription, the front mold member comprising the front mold identification marking, the back mold member comprising the back mold identification marking, and the gasket member comprising the gasket identification marking. - View Dependent Claims (284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336)
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337. A computer-implemented method for controlling formation of an eyeglass lens, the method comprising:
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receiving prescription information, wherein the prescription information defines an eyeglass prescription;
analyzing the prescription information;
determining curing conditions for the eyeglass lens in response to analyzing the prescription information;
controlling a curing unit, the curing unit being configured to cure at least a portion of a lens forming composition in a mold; and
controlling a post-cure unit, the post-cure unit being configured to substantially complete curing of the eyeglass lens. - View Dependent Claims (338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377)
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378. A computer-implemented method for monitoring a device configured to cure a lens forming composition disposed in a mold assembly to produce an eyeglass lens from a prescription, the method comprising:
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monitoring operating conditions for one or more components of the device;
detecting an operating error for one or more of the one or more components of the device; and
displaying a message on a display device coupled to the device, the message describing the operating error for the one or more of the one or more components of the device. - View Dependent Claims (379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396)
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397. A system comprising:
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a device configured to cure a lens forming composition in a mold to produce an eyeglass lens from a prescription;
a controller computer coupled to the device; and
controller software executable on the controller computer, wherein the controller software is operable to;
receive prescription information, wherein the prescription information defines an eyeglass prescription;
analyze the prescription information; and
determine a front mold identification marking, a back mold identification marking, and a gasket identification marking of an appropriate front mold, back mold and gasket for producing the eyeglass lens in response to analyzing the prescription information;
wherein the front mold, the back mold and the gasket together are operable to produce a mold cavity, the mold cavity being configured to hold a lens forming composition which is curable to produce the eyeglass lens from the prescription, the front mold member comprising the front mold identification marking, the back mold member comprising the back mold identification marking, and the gasket member comprising the gasket identification marking. - View Dependent Claims (398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450)
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451. A system comprising:
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a device configured to cure a lens forming composition in a mold to produce an eyeglass lens from a prescription, the device comprising;
a curing unit configured to cure the lens forming composition; and
a post-cure unit configured to substantially complete curing of the eyeglass lens;
a controller computer coupled to the device; and
controller software executable on the controller computer, wherein the controller software is operable to;
receive prescription information, wherein the prescription information defines an eyeglass prescription;
analyze the prescription information;
determine curing conditions for the eyeglass lens in response to analyzing the prescription information;
control the curing unit during the curing of at least a portion of the lens forming composition; and
control the post-cure unit during the substantially completing of the curing of the eyeglass lens. - View Dependent Claims (452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490)
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491. A system comprising:
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a device configured to cure a lens forming composition disposed in a mold assembly to produce an eyeglass lens from a prescription, wherein the device comprises one or more components;
a display device coupled to the device;
a controller computer coupled to the device; and
controller software executable on the controller computer, wherein the controller software is operable to;
monitor operating conditions for the one or more components of the device;
detect an operating error for one or more of the one or more components of the device; and
display a message on the display device, the message describing the operating error for the one or more of the one or more components of the device. - View Dependent Claims (492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509)
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510. A method for forming an at least partially antireflective coating on a visible light-transmitting substrate, comprising:
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applying a first composition to at least one surface of the visible light-transmitting substrate to form a first coating layer, the first composition comprising a first metal alkoxide;
applying a second composition to the first coating layer, the second composition comprising an initiator and an ethylenically substituted monomer, wherein the second composition is curable by the application of ultraviolet light; and
directing ultraviolet light toward the second composition, wherein the ultraviolet light initiates curing of the second composition to form a second coating layer. - View Dependent Claims (511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 525, 526, 527, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550)
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551. A method for forming a plastic lens, comprising:
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applying a second composition to a casting face of a first mold member, the second composition comprising a first photoinitiator and an ethylenically substituted monomer, wherein the second composition is curable by the application of ultraviolet light;
directing ultraviolet light toward the second composition, wherein the ultraviolet light initiates curing of the second composition to form a second coating layer;
s applying a first composition to the second coating layer to form a first coating layer, the first composition comprising a metal alkoxide;
assembling a mold assembly, the mold assembly comprising the first mold member and a second mold member, wherein the first mold member and the second mold member together define a mold cavity;
placing a liquid lens forming composition in the mold cavity, the liquid lens forming composition comprising a monomer composition and a second photoinitiator;
directing activating light toward the mold cavity; and
demolding the formed lens from the mold cavity, wherein the first and second coating layers are transferred to an outer surface of the formed lens. - View Dependent Claims (552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 585, 586, 587)
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588. A plastic eyeglass lens comprising an at least partially antireflective coating, formed by the method, comprising:
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applying a first composition to at least one surface of a non-coated plastic eyeglass lens to form a first coating layer, the first composition comprising a first metal alkoxide;
applying a second composition to the first coating layer, the second composition comprising an initiator and an ethylenically substituted monomer, wherein the second composition is curable by the application of ultraviolet light; and
directing ultraviolet light toward the second composition, wherein the ultraviolet light initiates curing of the second composition to form a second coating layer. - View Dependent Claims (589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623)
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624. An eyeglass lens made by the method, comprising:
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applying a second composition to a casting face of a first mold member, the second composition comprising a first photoinitiator and an ethylenically substituted monomer, wherein the second composition is curable by the application of ultraviolet light;
directing ultraviolet light toward the second composition, wherein the ultraviolet light initiates curing of the second composition to form a second coating layer;
applying a first composition to the second coating layer to form a first coating layer, the first composition comprising a metal alkoxide;
assembling a mold assembly, the mold assembly comprising the first mold member and a second mold member, wherein the first mold member and the second mold member together define a mold cavity;
placing a liquid lens forming composition in the mold cavity, the liquid lens forming composition comprising a monomer composition and a second photoinitiator;
directing activating light toward the mold cavity; and
demolding the formed lens from the mold cavity, wherein the first and second coating layers are transferred to an outer surface of the formed lens. - View Dependent Claims (625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656)
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657. A method for forming an at least partially antireflective coating on a lens, comprising:
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applying a first composition to at least one surface of the lens to form a first coating layer, the first composition comprising a first metal alkoxide;
applying a silicon containing composition to the first composition to form a silicon layer, the silicon containing composition comprising colloidal silicon or a silane monomer;
applying a second composition to the silicon layer, the second composition comprising an initiator and an ethylenically substituted monomer, wherein the second composition is curable by the application of ultraviolet light; and
directing ultraviolet light toward the second composition, wherein the ultraviolet light initiates curing of the second composition to form a second coating layer.
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658. A method for forming a plastic lens, comprising:
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applying a second composition to a casting face of a first mold member, the second composition comprising a first photoinitiator and an ethylenically substituted monomer, wherein the second composition is curable by the application of ultraviolet light;
directing ultraviolet light toward the second composition, wherein the ultraviolet light initiates curing of the second composition to form a second coating layer;
applying a silicon containing composition to the second composition to form a silicon layer, the silicon containing composition comprising colloidal silicon or a silane monomer;
applying a first composition to the silicon layer to form a first coating layer, the first composition comprising a metal alkoxide;
assembling a mold assembly, the mold assembly comprising the first mold member and a second mold member, wherein the first mold member and the second mold member together define a mold cavity;
placing a liquid lens forming composition in the mold cavity, the liquid lens forming composition comprising a monomer composition and a second photoinitiator;
directing activating light toward the mold cavity; and
demolding the formed lens from the mold cavity, wherein the first and second coating layers are transferred to an outer surface of the formed lens.
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659. A plastic eyeglass lens comprising an at least partially antireflective coating, formed by the method, comprising:
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applying a first composition to at least one surface of a noncoated plastic eyeglass lens to form a first coating layer, the first composition comprising a first metal alkoxide;
applying a silicon containing composition to the first composition to form a silicon layer, the silicon containing composition comprising colloidal silicon or a silane monomer;
applying a second composition to the first coating layer, the second composition comprising an initiator and an ethylenically substituted monomer, wherein the second composition is curable by the application of ultraviolet light; and
directing ultraviolet light toward the second composition, wherein the ultraviolet light initiates curing of the second composition to form a second coating layer.
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660. An eyeglass lens made by the method, comprising:
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applying a second composition to a casting face of a first mold member, the second composition comprising a first photoinitiator and an ethylenically substituted monomer, wherein the second composition is curable by the application of ultraviolet light;
directing ultraviolet light toward the second composition, wherein the ultraviolet light initiates curing of the second composition to form a second coating layer;
applying a silicon containing composition to the second composition to form a silicon layer, the silicon containing composition comprising colloidal silicon or a silane monomer;
applying a first composition to the silicon layer to form a first coating layer, the first composition comprising a metal alkoxide;
assembling a mold assembly, the mold assembly comprising the first mold member and a second mold member, wherein the first mold member and the second mold member together define a mold cavity;
placing a liquid lens forming composition in the mold cavity, the liquid lens forming composition comprising a monomer composition and a second photoinitiator;
directing activating light toward the mold cavity; and
demolding the formed lens from the mold cavity, wherein the first and second coating layers are transferred to an outer surface of the formed lens.
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661. An eyeglass lens comprising an at least partially antireflective coating formed upon an outer surface of the eyeglass lens, wherein the at least partially antireflective coating comprises a first coating layer and a second coating layer;
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and wherein the first coating layer comprises a reaction product of the components of a first composition with water or an alcohol, the first composition comprising a metal alkoxide;
and wherein the second coating layer comprises a reaction product of the components of a second composition, the second composition comprising an initiator and an ethylenically substituted monomer, wherein the second composition is curable by the application of ultraviolet light. - View Dependent Claims (662, 663, 664, 665, 666, 667, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684)
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685. A system for applying an at least partially antireflective coating to a plastic lens, comprising:
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a coating unit for applying a coating to at least one of the mold members or the eyeglass lens during use; and
a coating composition comprising a metal alkoxide.
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686. A mold assembly holder configured to support a mold assembly for forming an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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an indentation formed in the body, wherein the indentation is complementary to the shape of the mold assembly;
wherein the body comprises indicia, wherein the indicia is representative of the type of lens being formed by the mold assembly.
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700. A mold assembly holder configured to support a mold assembly for forming an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a body;
a first indentation formed in the body, wherein the second indentation is complementary to the shape of the mold assembly;
a second and third indentation formed in the body, wherein the second and third indentations are complementary to the shape of a mold member. - View Dependent Claims (701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716)
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717. A system for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a mold assembly holder configured to support a mold assembly, the mold assembly holder comprising a body and an indentation formed in the body, wherein the indentation is complementary to the shape of the mold assembly; and
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly holder from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit. - View Dependent Claims (718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 731, 732, 733, 734, 735, 736, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 749, 750, 751, 752)
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753. A system for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
first and second mold assembly holders, each mold assembly holder configured to support a mold assembly, each of the mold assembly holders comprising a body and an indentation formed in the body, wherein the indentation is complementary to the shape of the mold assembly, and wherein the body of the first mold assembly holder is formed of a first color, and wherein the body of the second mold assembly holder is formed of a second color, wherein the first and second colors are different from each other, and wherein the first and second colors are indicative of the type of lens being formed; and
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly holder from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit. - View Dependent Claims (754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 761, 762, 763, 764, 765, 766, 767, 768, 769, 770, 771, 772, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777, 778, 779, 780)
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781. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit;
a controller coupled to the conveyor system, the controller being configured to control the movement of the conveyor system; and
a sensor disposed in the first lens curing unit, wherein the sensor is configured to sense when a mold assembly enters the first curing unit, and wherein the sensor produces a control signal to the controller, and wherein the controller controls the movement of the conveyor system in response to receiving the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792, 793, 794, 795, 796, 797, 798, 799, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805)
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806. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold, assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit;
a gating device coupled to the conveyor system, wherein the gating device is configured to inhibit movement of the mold assembly from the first curing unit to the second curing unit during use; and
a controller coupled to the gating device, the controller being configured to control the operation of the gating device, and wherein the controller is configured to operate the gating device to control the flow of mold assemblies from the first curing unit to the second curing unit during use. - View Dependent Claims (807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 816, 817, 818, 819, 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825, 826, 827, 828, 829, 830, 831)
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832. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising
a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use; -
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a reader coupled to the first curing unit, the reader being configured to read eyeglass lens prescription information from a mold assembly holder placed proximate to the first curing unit; and
a controller coupled to the first curing unit and the reader, wherein the controller is configured to control the operation of the first curing unit in response to the eyeglass lens prescription information read by the reader. - View Dependent Claims (833, 834, 835, 836, 837, 838, 839, 840, 841, 842, 843, 844, 845, 846, 847, 848, 849, 850, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 856, 857, 858)
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859. A method of preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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placing a job ticket in a lens curing apparatus, wherein the job ticket includes prescription information, the lens curing apparatus comprising an activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the lens curing unit;
reading the prescription information from the job ticket;
placing a mold assembly comprising a lens forming composition into the lens curing unit; and
operating the lens curing apparatus to produce curing conditions, the curing conditions being determined by the prescription information. - View Dependent Claims (860, 861, 862, 863, 864, 865, 866, 867, 868)
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869. A computer-implemented method for controlling an eyeglass lens forming apparatus, the method comprising:
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receiving prescription information from a reader coupled to a lens forming apparatus, wherein the prescription information defines an eyeglass prescription;
determining curing conditions based on the prescription information;
controlling a curing unit, the curing unit being configured to cure at least a portion of a lens forming composition in a mold, wherein the curing unit is controlled to produce the curing conditions. - View Dependent Claims (870, 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 876, 877, 878)
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879. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a first conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly through the first lens curing unit, the first conveyor system operable at varying speeds;
a second conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly through the second lens curing unit. - View Dependent Claims (880, 881, 882, 883, 884, 885, 886, 887, 888, 889, 890, 891, 892, 893, 894, 895, 896, 897, 898, 899, 900, 901)
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902. An method of preparing an eyeglass lens in a lens forming apparatus, the lens forming apparatus, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a first conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly through the first lens curing unit, the first conveyor system operable at varying speeds;
a second conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly through the second lens curing unit;
wherein the method comprises;
placing a first mold assembly filled with a first lens forming composition in a first mold assembly holder, the first mold assembly holder comprising a body and an indentation formed in the body, wherein the indentation is complementary to the shape of the mold assembly;
placing the first mold assembly holder in the first lens curing unit;
initiating curing of the lens forming composition by applying activating light to the first mold assembly;
advancing the first mold assembly holder to the second curing unit;
placing a second mold assembly filled with a lens forming composition in a second mold assembly holder, the second mold assembly holder comprising a body and an indentation formed in the body, wherein the indentation is complementary to the shape of the mold assembly;
initiating curing of the second lens forming composition by applying activating light to the second mold assembly, wherein the activating light is applied at a time based on the position of the first mold assembly holder in the second curing unit;
advancing the second mold assembly holder to the second curing unit. - View Dependent Claims (903, 904, 905, 906, 907, 908, 909, 910)
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911. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising;
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit; and
a controller coupled to the first curing unit, wherein the controller is configured to control the operation of the first activating light source in the first curing unit in response to the eyeglass lens prescription and the position of a second mold assembly in the second curing unit. - View Dependent Claims (912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 919, 920, 921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 932, 933)
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934. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use, and wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a first computer system for receiving an eyeglass lens prescription;
a second computer system coupled to the first curing unit, the second curing unit, and the first computer system, wherein the second computer system is configured to control the operation of the first and second curing units in response to the eyeglass lens prescription entered into the first computer system. - View Dependent Claims (935, 936, 937, 938, 939, 940, 941, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948, 949, 950, 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 956)
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957. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use, and wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a computer system coupled to the first curing unit and the second curing unit, wherein the first computer system is configured to receive eyeglass lens prescription information and control the operation of the first and second curing units in response to the eyeglass lens prescription entered. - View Dependent Claims (958, 959, 960, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, 978, 979)
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980. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the second activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use, and wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit, and wherein the second activating light source is coupled to a movable member positioned within the curing unit, and wherein the movable member is positionable such that at least a portion of the second activating light source is disposed outside the second curing unit;
wherein the first and second lens curing units are coupled together. - View Dependent Claims (981, 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, 987, 988, 989, 990, 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997, 998, 999, 1000, 1001, 1002)
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1003. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the second activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use, and wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit, and wherein the heat system comprises a heater unit, the heater unit comprising a heat element and a fan;
wherein the first and second lens curing units are coupled together. - View Dependent Claims (1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025)
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1026. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit;
a first sensor disposed in the first lens curing unit, wherein the sensor is configured to sense when a mold assembly enters the first curing unit, and a second sensor disposed in the second curing unit, wherein the wherein the second sensor is configured to sense when a mold assembly enters the second curing unit;
wherein the first and second sensors are configured to produce signals that allow the progress of a mold assembly through the apparatus to be monitored. - View Dependent Claims (1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048)
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1049. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
a lens curing unit configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce greater than about 25 eyeglass lenses per hour. - View Dependent Claims (1050, 1051, 1052, 1053, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1068, 1069, 1070, 1071)
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1072. A method of preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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placing a lens forming composition in a mold cavity of a mold assembly;
placing the mold assembly in a lens curing unit;
applying light and heat to the mold assembly with the lens curing unit to at least partially cure the lens forming composition;
monitoring usage of the lens curing unit;
turning off components of the lens curing unit when the lens curing unit is not used for a predetermined amount of time. - View Dependent Claims (1073, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1078, 1079, 1080)
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1081. A method of preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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placing a lens forming composition in a mold cavity of a mold assembly;
placing the mold assembly in a lens curing unit;
monitoring the status of the lens curing unit with a controller;
sending a control signal from the controller to the lens curing system when the status of the lens curing unit indicates that the lens curing unit is ready for use, wherein the lens curing unit is configured to apply light and heat to the mold assembly to at least partially cure the lens forming composition in response to the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089)
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1090. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use, and wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a computer system coupled to the first curing unit and the second curing unit, wherein the computer system is configured to turn on components of the first and second curing units in response to a predetermined signal. - View Dependent Claims (1091, 1092, 1093, 1094, 1095, 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115)
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1116. A system for dispensing a heated polymerizable lens forming composition comprising:
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a lens forming composition heating unit comprising;
a body, the body being configured to hold the lens forming composition, the body comprising an opening for receiving a fluid container and an outlet;
a heating system positioned within the body for heating the lens forming composition; and
a valve positioned proximate the outlet, wherein the valve comprises an elongated member, wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in a closed position, wherein the elongated member in the closed position inhibits flow of the lens forming composition through the outlet, and wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in an open position, wherein the elongated member in an open position allows flow of the lens forming composition flows through the outlet during use; and
a controller coupled to the lens forming composition heating unit, wherein the controller is configured to monitor the amount of lens forming composition used, and wherein the controller is configured to produce a signal indicating that additional lens forming composition is needed when a predetermined amount of monomer is used. - View Dependent Claims (1117, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1126, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133)
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1134. A computer-implemented method for controlling an eyeglass lens forming apparatus, the eyeglass lens forming apparatus comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a mold assembly holder configured to support a mold assembly, the mold assembly holder comprising a body and an indentation formed in the body, wherein the indentation is complementary to the shape of the mold assembly; and
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly holder from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit;
the method comprising;
monitoring the position of the mold assembly holder in the lens forming apparatus; and
displaying the position of the mold assembly holder within the lens forming apparatus on a display device. - View Dependent Claims (1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1147, 1148, 1149, 1150, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1155, 1156, 1157, 1158, 1159)
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1160. A computer-implemented method for displaying the status of an eyeglass lens forming apparatus, the eyeglass lens forming apparatus comprising a curing unit configured to apply light and heat to a mold assembly;
- the method comprising;
monitoring the status of the components of the curing unit; and
displaying the status of the components of the curing unit on a display device. - View Dependent Claims (1161, 1162, 1163, 1164)
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1165. A computer-implemented method for collecting prescription information for an eyeglass lens forming apparatus, the eyeglass lens forming apparatus comprising a curing unit configured to apply light and heat to a mold assembly;
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displaying menu items that are configured to collect prescription information from a user; and
saving the collected prescription information as a job in a database. - View Dependent Claims (1166, 1167, 1168, 1169, 1170, 1171, 1172, 1173, 1174, 1175)
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1176. A computer-implemented method for controlling formation of an eyeglass lens, the method comprising:
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receiving prescription information, wherein the prescription information defines an eyeglass prescription;
verifying that the eyeglass prescription can be formed in a lens curing apparatus;
displaying a warning message if the eyeglass prescription can not be formed in the lens curing apparatus; and
determining a front mold identification marking, a back mold identification marking, and a gasket identification marking of an appropriate front mold, back mold and gasket for producing the eyeglass lens in response to the prescription information, if the eyeglass prescription can be formed in the lens curing apparatus;
wherein the front mold, the back mold and the gasket together are operable to produce a mold cavity, the mold cavity being configured to hold a lens forming composition which is curable to produce the eyeglass lens from the prescription, the front mold member comprising the front mold identification marking, the back mold member comprising the back mold identification marking, and the gasket member comprising the gasket identification marking. - View Dependent Claims (1177, 1178, 1179, 1180, 1181, 1182)
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1183. An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to produce activating light directed toward a mold assembly during use;
a second lens curing unit comprising a second activating light source and heating system, wherein the activating light source is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and
wherein the heat system is configured to heat the interior of the second lens curing unit;
a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly from the first lens curing unit into and through the second lens curing unit;
a controller coupled to the heating system of the second curing unit and the conveyor system, the controller being configured to control the operation of the heating system and the conveyor system during use. - View Dependent Claims (1184, 1185, 1186, 1187, 1188, 1189, 1190, 1191, 1192, 1193, 1194, 1195, 1196, 1197, 1198, 1199, 1200, 1201, 1202, 1203)
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1204. A system for preparing a eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a mold assembly, the mold assembly comprising a first and second mold member, wherein the first and second mold members at least partially define a mold cavity;
a lens curing apparatus configured to direct activating light toward the mold assembly during use, wherein the lens curing unit is configured to produce greater than about 25 eyeglass lenses per hour;
a mold filling apparatus, wherein the mold filling apparatus is configured to dispense a lens forming composition into the mold cavity of the mold assembly during use; and
a controller computer, wherein the controller computer comprises controller software executable on the controller computer, wherein the controller software is operable to;
receive an eyeglass prescription;
identify the first and second mold members that will produce an eyeglass I lens having the eyeglass prescription; and
determine curing conditions;
wherein the lens curing apparatus, the mold filling apparatus, and the controller computer are located proximate to each other. - View Dependent Claims (1205, 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209, 1210, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1216, 1217, 1218, 1219, 1220, 1221, 1222, 1223, 1224, 1225, 1226, 1227)
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1228. A system for preparing a eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a mold assembly, the mold assembly comprising a first and second mold member, wherein the first and second mold members at least partially define a mold cavity;
a lens curing apparatus configured to direct activating light toward the mold assembly during use;
a mold filling apparatus, wherein the mold filling apparatus is configured to dispense a lens forming composition into the mold cavity of the mold assembly during use, the mold filling apparatus comprising;
a heating apparatus body, the heating apparatus body being configured to hold the lens forming composition, the heating apparatus body comprising an opening for receiving a fluid container and an outlet a heating system positioned within the heating apparatus body for heating the lens forming composition; and
a valve positioned proximate the outlet, wherein the valve comprises an elongated member, wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in a closed position, wherein the elongated member in the closed position inhibits flow of the lens forming composition through the outlet, and wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in an open position, wherein the elongated member in an open position allows flow of the lens forming composition flows through the outlet during use;
a controller computer, wherein the controller computer comprises controller software executable on the controller computer, wherein the controller software is operable to;
receive an eyeglass prescription;
identify the first and second mold members that will produce an eyeglass lens having the eyeglass prescription; and
determine curing conditions;
wherein the coating apparatus, the lens curing apparatus, the mold filling apparatus, and the controller computer are located proximate to each other. - View Dependent Claims (1229, 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233, 1234, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1239, 1240, 1241, 1242, 1243, 1244, 1245, 1246, 1247, 1248, 1249, 1250, 1251)
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1252. A system for preparing a eyeglass lens, comprising:
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a controller computer, wherein the controller computer comprises controller software executable on the controller computer, wherein the controller software is operable to;
receive an eyeglass prescription;
identify the first and second mold members that will produce an eyeglass lens having the eyeglass prescription;
determine curing conditions;
a job ticket printing device, wherein the job ticket printing device is coupled to the controller computer, and wherein the job ticket printing device is configured to receive prescription information from the controller computer and print a job ticket having the prescription information;
a lens curing apparatus configured to direct activating light toward the mold assembly during use, wherein the lens curing unit comprising a controller computer and a reader, the reader being configured to read information from a job ticket and transfer the information to the controller computer, wherein the controller computer is configured to determine curing conditions for producing the eyeglass prescription and control the lens curing system to produce the curing conditions. - View Dependent Claims (1253, 1254, 1255, 1256, 1257, 1258, 1259, 1260, 1261, 1262, 1263, 1264, 1265, 1266, 1267, 1268, 1269, 1270, 1271, 1272, 1273, 1274, 1275)
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1276. A mold filling apparatus comprising:
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a body;
at least two chambers disposed in the body, the chambers being configured to hold the lens forming composition, the chambers comprising an opening for receiving a fluid container and an outlet;
a heating system positioned within each of the chambers for heating the lens forming composition; and
a valve positioned proximate the outlet of each of the chambers, wherein the valve comprises an elongated member, wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in a closed position, wherein the elongated member in the closed position inhibits flow of the lens forming composition through the outlet, and wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in an open position, wherein the elongated member in an open position allows flow of the lens forming composition flows through the outlet during use. - View Dependent Claims (1277, 1278, 1279, 1280, 1281, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287)
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