Patent ID: 6676399
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: B29D,Y10S

Abstract:
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.