Apparatus and method for closure of ophthalmic lens molds

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PATENT NO 9937640
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14576234

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Apparatus and methods for manufacturing ophthalmic lenses by bringing together a pair of mold halves to form a closed mold assembly, are described. The method includes measuring a force applied to bring the mold halves together. The apparatus includes at least one force sensor in operative communication with a single pair of mold halves, and a controller for controlling a velocity of movement of a mold half and for determining when a measured force or average measured force is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold force.

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COOPERVISION INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDFAREHAM PO15 5RL

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cook, Terence Michael Norwich, GB 5 7
Gibson, John Robert Farnham Common, GB 7 10
Payne, Geoffrey Douglas Sydney Bolton, GB 3 4

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