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System for preparing eyeglass lenses with a high volume curing unit

  • US 6,758,663 B2
  • Filed: 02/20/2001
  • Issued: 07/06/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprising:

  • 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, wherein the lens curing apparatus comprises;

    a first lens curing unit wherein the first lens curing unit is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use;

    a second lens curing unit, wherein the second lens curing unit is configured to direct activating light toward a mold assembly during use; and

    a conveyor system configured to convey the mold assembly through the lens curing apparatus;

    wherein the lens curing apparatus 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 lens having the eyeglass prescription; and

    determine curing conditions based on the eyeglass prescription;

    wherein the lens curing apparatus, the mold filling apparatus, and the controller computer are located proximate to each other.

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