Patent ID: 6502876
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: B29C,B29D,B29L

Abstract:
Apparatus for removing a contact lens from a storage container or a mould half, comprising:a gripper to which a vacuum may be applied, the gripper having an end region adapted to the shape of the contact lens and having at least one bore for sucking up the contact lens, a spacer arranged between the gripper and the storage container or the mould half, the spacer being formed as one piece or in many parts and having an airtight seal to the gripper, and the spacer further being equipped with at least one cut-out for sucking in air, wherein the spacer does not contact the mould half, and wherein the spacer is provided with a stop to also prevent the gripper from contacting the mould half, so that the contact lens can be sucked from the mould half without the mould half being contacted by the spacer or the gripper.