Patent ID: 6758663
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B29C,B29D,B29L,Y10S

Abstract:
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.