Patent ID: 6676398
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: B29D,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for preparing an eyeglass lens, comprisinga first lens curing unit comprising a first activating light source, wherein the first activating light source 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 reader coupled to the first curing unit, the reader being configured to read eyeglass lens prescription information from a mold assembly holder placed proximate to the first curing unit; and a controller coupled to the first curing unit and the reader, wherein the controller is configured to control the operation of the first curing unit in response to the eyeglass lens prescription information read by the reader.