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Apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens having sensors for tracking mold assemblies

  • US 6,676,399 B1
  • Filed: 02/20/2001
  • Issued: 01/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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 activating light is configured to direct activating light 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 heating 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 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.

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