Patent ID: 7052262

Claim:
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 configured to direct activating light toward the mold assembly during use; 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, the mold filling apparatus comprising: a heating apparatus body, the heating apparatus body being configured to hold the lens forming composition, the heating apparatus body comprising an opening for receiving a fluid container and an outlet; a heating system positioned within the heating apparatus body for heating the lens forming composition; and a valve positioned proximate the outlet, wherein the valve comprises an elongated member, wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in a closed position, wherein the elongated member in the closed position inhibits flow of the lens forming composition through the outlet, and wherein the elongated member is positionable within the outlet in an open position, wherein the elongated member in an open position allows flow of the lens forming composition through the outlet during use; 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; and wherein the lens curing apparatus, the mold filling apparatus, and the controller computer are located proximate to each other.