Method for forming a molded edge seal
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1. A method for applying a seal to a laminated electrooptic lens having a peripheral edge region situated between the expanse regions of first and second lens substrates, wherein said seal is applied to said peripheral edge region, which method comprises:
- a) inserting said laminated electrooptic lens into a pliable mold having a mold cavity shaped to form said seal;
b) adding a sealant to said cavity; and
c) removing said lens from said mold after curing said sealant.
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A method for sealing the circumferential edge region of a laminated electrochromic device is disclosed. The method involves inserting a device to be sealed into a mold having a cavity aligned with the portion of the edge region to be sealed, and injecting a sealant into the cavity. Devices containing molded edge seals are also disclosed.
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1. A method for applying a seal to a laminated electrooptic lens having a peripheral edge region situated between the expanse regions of first and second lens substrates, wherein said seal is applied to said peripheral edge region, which method comprises:
- a) inserting said laminated electrooptic lens into a pliable mold having a mold cavity shaped to form said seal;
b) adding a sealant to said cavity; and
c) removing said lens from said mold after curing said sealant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
- a) inserting said laminated electrooptic lens into a pliable mold having a mold cavity shaped to form said seal;
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