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Document | Title | Date |
20080224338 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PHOTOCHROMIC PLASTIC ARTICLE - A method for producing a photochromic synthetic resin object, comprising: | 09-18-2008 |
20080224339 | Prismatic Films for Optical Applications - The invention relates to coextruded foils with prism structure, to a process for production of coextruded foils with prism structure and to uses. | 09-18-2008 |
20080277808 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A LENS PRESENTING A GRADED TINT - A method of manufacturing a lens presenting a graded tint, the lens comprising first and second layers each of which is made of a thermoplastic material, with only one of the layers being colored in the tint concerned, the method including the steps of: | 11-13-2008 |
20080315442 | Method and Apparatus for Replicating Microstructured Optical Masks - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for replicating planar, thin-layered, and microstructured flat lens system and optical mask (LM) that are provided with such microstructured lens system which are hardened from a highly viscous transparent fluid on a supporting substrate plate (TP). The fluid is introduced between a plate-shaped master plate (M) and a movable supporting substrate plate and remains joined to said substrate plate after hardening. The inventive method is carried out in a non-rotational manner while the molding space is not delimited by sidewalls or similar in the direction of expansion of the fluid. The inventive flat lens systems or optical masks are embodied as lenticular arrays, field lenses, or Fresnel lenses. The final shape of the mask is homogeneous, has a geometrically accurate layer thickness, and is free from air pockets. The inventive method and apparatus allow for controlled replication at great geometrical accuracy and extremely good optical quality. | 12-25-2008 |
20090008808 | Process for Producing Molded Object of Curable Resin and Molded Cured Resin - Provided are a method for producing molded articles of cured resin without deterioration of transferability and mold removability, as well as molded articles of cured resin obtained by the method. A method for producing molded articles of cured resin, including: (i) molding a first molded article of cured resin using a resin mold for the curable resin, the resin mold having been prepared by molding a resin composition containing an alicyclic structure-containing polymer and a hindered phenol compound, (ii) after use in the molding, heat-treating the resin mold for the curable resin, at a temperature lower by 5 to 60° C. than the glass transition temperature of the resin composition for a period of time in a range of 30 seconds to 100 hours, and (iii) molding a second molded article of the cured resin using the heat-treated resin mold for the curable resin. | 01-08-2009 |
20090026638 | METHOD OF FORMING A COATED OPTICAL ELEMENT - A method of forming a coated optical element is disclosed herein. The method uses a mould having first and second mould sections that will form front and back surfaces of the optical element, one of the mould sections having a casting face. The method includes the steps of: applying an abrasion resistant coating layer to the casting face of a mould section, the casting face being capable of imparting a desired optical configuration on a surface of the optical element; treating the abrasion resistant coating layer to prevent damage to the layer during subsequent steps; applying a second coating layer to the abrasion resistant coating layer to substantially cover the abrasion resistant coating layer; treating the second coating layer to provide at least weak adhesion of the second coating layer to the abrasion resistant coating layer and to prevent damage to the second layer during subsequent steps; filling the mould with an organic liquid material; and hardening the organic liquid material so as to form the optical element adhered to the second coating layer. | 01-29-2009 |
20090026639 | METHOD OF COATING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS USING A STAMP COATING - A method to produce in-mold coated lenses, and the coated lenses produced by the method. A cliche ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090045533 | MOLD FOR MAKING A HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE HOUSING | 02-19-2009 |
20090072418 | MANUFACTURING THIN-FILM TRANSISTOR AND COLOR FILTER SUBSTRATES - A method of manufacturing thin film transistor and color filter substrates suitable for liquid crystal displays comprises imprinting a pattern in a resin layer formed on a substrate by disposing a mold on the resin layer, aligning the mold and the substrate, curing an edge portion of the resin layer, pressing the full area of the resin layer, curing the full area of the resin layer, and separating the mold from the resin layer. | 03-19-2009 |
20090091046 | Polariscope toy and ornament with accompanying photoelastic and/or photoplastic devices - A variety of toy polariscopes are simpler in design and less costly than precision instruments used in scientific research and stress analysis of materials and structures. The toy polariscopes are designed for a variety of objects that may exhibit photoelastic properties such as glass, plastic, Plexiglas, gel candle material and other gels, and even edible photoelastic objects. They are specially designed for objects of various sizes with a variety of purposes such as objects to enhance learning in a variety of conditions and experiences. Special objects are designed to go with the toy polariscopes such as edible and inedible photoelastic objects, photoelastic candle material, a variety of photoelastic/photoplastic stands capable of a variety of displays in interaction with other designed photoelastic objects capable of a variety of interaction and displays. Other optical phenomena may also be observed. | 04-09-2009 |
20090091047 | MOLDS FOR PRODUCING CONTACT LENSES - This invention describes molds made from alicyclic co-polymers that are useful in the production of contact lenses and methods for their use. | 04-09-2009 |
20090121368 | MOLDS FOR PRODUCING CONTACT LENSES - This invention describes molds made from alicyclic co-polymers that are useful in the production of contact lenses and methods for their use. | 05-14-2009 |
20090127725 | Intraocular Lens Molding System - Systems and methods for making intraocular lenses (IOLs) are disclosed. The system for making an intraocular lens comprises a paddle core comprising at least a portion of a channel, and a two-cavity mold frame constructed and arranged to support the paddle core. A method of making an IOL is also provided comprising inserting the paddle core within a two-cavity mold frame, injecting a lens forming material into the two-cavity mold frame through the channel of the paddle core, and curing the lens forming material. | 05-21-2009 |
20090127726 | System and Method for Molding Intraocular Lenses - Systems and methods for molding an intraocular lens (IOL) are disclosed. The system for making an intraocular lens comprises a mold insert and a spacer adapted to be positioned between the first and second portions of the mold insert. The method of making a dual-element intraocular lens comprises providing a mold insert including a spacer. | 05-21-2009 |
20090127727 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FORMED ARTICLE, MOLD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a formed article forming an upper surface of a forming material comprised of a thermosoftening substance into a desired shape by positioning the forming material on a forming surface of a mold and heating the forming material to a temperature permitting deformation to bring a lower surface of the forming material into tight contact with the forming surface. As the mold, a mold having, on a forming surface thereof, a plurality of irregularities with a maximum height Rmax ranging from 0.1 to 100 micrometers and an average spacing S between local peaks ranging from 0.01 to 1.00 mm is employed. The present invention further relates to a mold and method of manufacturing the same. According to the present invention, a formed article with a desired shape can be manufactured with high precision and high productivity by hot sag forming method without the occurrence of the fusion between the forming material and the mold. | 05-21-2009 |
20090261487 | METHOD FOR MAKING OPTICAL ARTICLES - A method for making an optical article having a first optical surface and an opposite second optical surface, is provided. The method includes: providing a transparent substrate having a first surface and an opposite second surface; forming a first layer comprised of a first molding material on the first surface of the substrate; press-molding the first layer to form a first optical surface thereon; providing a supporting mold having a supporting surface conforming to the first optical surface; attaching the supporting mold to the first layer with the first optical surface in intimate contact with the supporting surface thereof; forming a second layer comprised of a second molding material on the second surface of the substrate; press-molding the second layer to form a second optical surface thereon; and removing the supporting mold to obtain an optical article including the substrate with the first and second layers at opposite sides thereof. | 10-22-2009 |
20090267244 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPTICAL MEMBER HAVING STACKED HIGH AND LOW REFRACTIVE INDEX LAYERS - A method of making an optical member including high refractive index layers and low refractive index layers, which are each relatively thin as compared with an optical length, and disposed alternately in the lateral direction with respect to an optical axis. Each width of the high refractive index layers and the low refractive index layers is equal to or smaller than the wavelength order of incident light. | 10-29-2009 |
20090283924 | Method for post-injection in mold lamination with an adhesively coated functionalized film - A method for laminating a functional film on to a plastic injection molded lens. An outer layer of the film is selected to perform an HMA-type function when subjected to the heat and pressure of the mold. After forming the lens, the mold is open and the film is loaded in to the empty insert. The residual heat and pressure bonds the film via the HMA to the lens, in a press lamination process. A functionally enhanced lens having a film intimately laminated on to one side. | 11-19-2009 |
20090321969 | OPTICAL ELEMENT MOLDING METHOD - An optical element molding method provides to mold an optical element without a defective configuration such as a groove on the outer surface when one optical element is molded by placing different molding materials one on another. | 12-31-2009 |
20100013113 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LENS GROUPS - A method for manufacturing lens groups includes following steps. A first lens substrate and a second lens substrate are provided. A first lens array comprising spaced first lens units is formed on a surface of the first lens substrate. Each first lens unit comprises at least one positioning protrusion. A second lens array comprising spaced second lens units is formed on a surface of the second lens substrate. Each second lens unit comprises at least one positioning recess. The positioning protrusions of the first lens substrate are inserted into the respective positioning recesses of the second lens substrate to align the first lens array with the second lens array, thus forming a lens array assembly. Then the lens array assembly is cut into lens groups each including one of the first lens units and one of the second lens units. | 01-21-2010 |
20100052195 | Optical film structure and a manufacturing method thereof - An optical film structure and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. By using the co-extrusion manufacturing process, the substrate, the first light-transparent material, and the second light-transparent material are combined into one piece to change the light path. By using the rolling way, the surface of the first light-transparent material directly forms a light-guiding micro-structure. Furthermore, at least one layer out of the substrate, the first light-transparent material, and the second light-transparent material are added with the diffusion particles to form the optical film structure that has an anti-scratch effect and high yield rate. Therefore, the present invention provides a uniform optical film structure that is formed into one piece by using the co-extrusion manufacturing process to prevent the structure from being warped due to environmental variations. By adding the diffusion particles on the optical film structure, the improved optical film having anti-scratch effect and high yield rate is formed. | 03-04-2010 |
20100140819 | INJECTION MOLD DESIGN, METHOD FOR IN-MOLD COATING OF LENSES, AND COATED LENSES - A method and apparatus for coating lenses within an injection molding machine having a concave optical insert with a perimeter edge that meets the receiver ring in an annular contact region. A channel is formed throughout the annular contact region. When molding a lens with the apparatus, and according to the method, a closed-loop coating containment lip is formed by the channel. After the lens has solidified and the mold is opened, a predetermined volume of coating solution is applied and the mold is re-clamped. A uniformly thin layer of coating is cured on to the convex lens surface by avoiding coating run off and preventing mold contamination. | 06-10-2010 |
20100155973 | OPTICAL LENS OR LENS GROUP, PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, AS WELL AS OPTICAL IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE - The invention relates to an optical hybrid lens. According to the invention, the lens consists of a substrate ( | 06-24-2010 |
20100187702 | Method for the creation of shaped plastic lenses from flat substrates through the application of a thin film coating - This disclosure describes a method for shaping flat plastic into curved lenses during the process of depositing a thin film coating that can be applied to any application requiring a shaped lens and a thin film coating. It can be applied to any type of eyewear including but not limited to glasses, goggles, contacts and face shields as well as non-ophthalmic applications. Some application examples are 3D glasses, Laser Protection glasses and Laser Hardening glasses. | 07-29-2010 |
20100187703 | SURFACE MOUNT OPTOELECTRONIC COMPONENT WITH LENS HAVING PROTRUDING STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a surface mount optoelectronic component with a lens attachment, the method for precising the lens position and the method to manufacture the whole component. | 07-29-2010 |
20110012272 | Method of fabricating a mold and method of producing an antireflection film using the mold - A motheye mold fabrication method of at least one embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: (a) preparing an Al base in which an Al content is less than 99.99 mass %; (b) partially anodizing the Al base to form a porous alumina layer which has a plurality of very small recessed portions; (c) after step (b), allowing the porous alumina layer to be in contact with an etchant which contains an anodic inhibitor, thereby enlarging the plurality of very small recessed portions of the porous alumina layer; and (d) after step (c), further anodizing the Al base to grow the plurality of very small recessed portions. | 01-20-2011 |
20110037182 | Backlight Module and the Method for Manufacturing the Same - A backlight module and a manufacture method thereof are provided. The backlight module includes a frame body and an optical plate. The frame body includes a first material frame and a second material frame, and the second material frame is embedded in the first material frame and the strength of the second material frame is higher than that of the first material frame. The first material frame enwraps part of the second material frame to form at least one connection part, and the optical plate is disposed in the frame body and is connected with at least one connection part. | 02-17-2011 |
20110068492 | 3D CURVED DISPLAY DEVICES, FABRICATION METHODS THEREOF AND PLASTIC DISPLAY PANELS - A 3D curved display device, fabrication method thereof and a plastic display panel are provided. The method includes providing a plastic display panel. The plastic display panel includes a first electrode layer formed on a first substrate, a second electrode layer formed on a second substrate, and a plurality of spacers and a display medium layer disposed between the first and the second electrode layers. A pressure source and a mold are provided to sandwich the plastic display panel to perform a molding process to form a 3D curved display device, wherein the first and the second substrates, and the first and the second electrode layers are made of plastic or elastic materials and the display medium layer is plastic, having a thickness greater than a height of the spacer before the molding process. | 03-24-2011 |
20110089587 | METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING AN OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE - Methods for assembling an optoelectronic device are provided. The optoelectronic device includes a first transparent substrate, a second substrate, and environmentally sensitive components. The methods comprise the step of applying a fill material to a surface of at least one of the substrates, and lowering a viscosity of the fill material. The methods further comprise the step of pressing the first transparent substrate and the second substrate together such that the fill material substantially fills an area between the first transparent substrate and the second substrate and substantially encapsulates exposed portions of the environmentally sensitive components. The methods still further comprise the step of sealing the first transparent substrate and the second substrate together to hermetically seal the fill material within the area. | 04-21-2011 |
20110215491 | FABRICATION OF AN OPTICAL WEDGE - Various embodiments are disclosed relating to fabrication of an optical wedge. For example, one embodiment provides a method for manufacturing an optical wedge comprising inserting a wedge blank into a vacuum molding tool and applying a vacuum to the vacuum molding tool to temporarily hold the wedge blank against a molding surface of the vacuum molding tool. The method further comprises removing a layer from a top surface of the wedge blank to expose a machined surface of the wedge blank, and casting a finish layer on the machined surface to form a finish layer of a finished optical wedge. | 09-08-2011 |
20110260345 | METHOD FOR FORMING IMAGE SENSING DEVICE - A method for forming an image sensing device is disclosed, including providing a molding apparatus, disposing a lens in the molding apparatus, injecting an injection material into a chamber of the molding apparatus to form a shell which is connected to the lens, opening the chamber of the molding apparatus to remove the lens and the shell connected to the lens, and assembling the shell with an image sensing element. | 10-27-2011 |
20110272832 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER POLYMERIC FILMS - A feedblock including a first packet creator that forms a first packet including a first plurality of polymeric layers, the first plurality of layers including at least four first individual polymeric layers; and a second packet creator that forms a second packet including a second plurality of polymeric layers, the second plurality of layers including at least four second individual polymeric layers, wherein the first and second packet creators are configured such that, for each packet creator, respective individual polymeric layers of the plurality of polymeric layers are formed at approximately the same time. The feedblock may include a packet combiner that receives and combines the first and second primary packets to form a multilayer stream. In some examples, at least one of the first and second primary packets may be spread in the cross-web direction prior to being combined with one another. | 11-10-2011 |
20120032361 | Apparatus and Method for Injection Molding an Intraocular Lens Device - Apparatus and methods for injection molding intraocular lenses includes an embodiment having first and second runners extending into first and second optic cavities of a mold configured to make a dual optic lens device. | 02-09-2012 |
20120061863 | MOLD FOR DIFFRACTIVE OPHTHALMIC LENS - An apparatus for molding at least one side of an ophthalmic diffractive lens. The apparatus includes a first mold, wherein the first mold includes at least a first portion made of plastic, and wherein the first portion includes a first pattern on a surface thereof, the first pattern configured to impart a diffractive optical pattern on a surface on the at lest one side of the ophthalmic diffractive lens molded using the first mold. | 03-15-2012 |
20120068368 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL DIFFRACTION ELEMENT - If an optical lens base having a diffraction grating on the surface is made of a resin, a corrosion reaction is produced between the optical lens base and a nanocomposite film material, thus deteriorating performance as a diffractive optical element. In the manufacturing process of a diffractive optical element according to the present invention, the nanocomposite film material is dripped onto a die and then heated and dried, thereby vaporizing away a solvent from the nanocomposite film material. After that, the dies are assembled to form a nanocomposite film with a predetermined thickness on the optical lens base. As a result, a diffractive optical element with excellent optical properties can be obtained without producing a reaction between the optical lens base and the nanocomposite film material. | 03-22-2012 |
20120256332 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED OPTICS FABRICATION - A system and method are provided for implementing enhanced optics fabrication for making a concave focusing optical lens with a selected material of a crystal or an amorphous material and a support member. A cut-out is formed in the support member with a depth based upon the final, desired curvature of the concave focusing optical lens. The cut-out is partially filled with an epoxy and the selected crystal or amorphous material is placed on top thereby creating a quasi-vacuum seal. A vacuum pump is connected to the support member, providing a set vacuum level until the epoxy has hardened and the selected crystal or amorphous material has achieved its final curvature. Vacuum pressure is substantially uniformly applied to the crystal, providing substantially uniform stresses on the surface of the final concave focusing optical lens. | 10-11-2012 |
20130001813 | GAUGE LENS WITH EMBEDDED ANTI-FOG FILM AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The gauge lens with anti-fog includes a substantially planar transparent lens substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface and a thin film possessing anti-fog properties adjacent and substantially covering the inner surface of the lens substrate to provide a low angle of contact for water and moisture. The anti-fog film is bonded to the lens substrate during the molding process that produces the lens substrate shape. The anti-fog film comprises a hydrophilic material or is coated with a hydrophilic coating. In addition to the anti-fog film, in another embodiment, the outer surface of the lens substrate has a hard coat film adjacent and substantially covering the outer surface of said lens. The materials for the lens substrate, anti-fog film, and hard coat film are selected based on the application, performance, and stability of the gauge lens in the environment that it is operated. | 01-03-2013 |
20130037976 | Lens Array Production Method and Laminated Lens Array Production Method - A method of manufacturing a lens array includes the steps of feeding a first curable resin between a first array mold and a plate member and curing the first resin; separating the plate member from the first array mold; feeding a second curable resin between the first array mold and a second array mold while leaving the cured first resin on the first array mold, and curing the second resin; and removing the first array mold and the second array mold. | 02-14-2013 |
20130062796 | Method for Fabrication of an Optically Transparent and Electrically Conductive Structural Material - A method for fabrication of an optically transparent and electrically conductive structural material, that includes electrospinning a nanofibrillar mat of a polymer, casting a conductive material nanowire network onto the electrospun mat, embedding the electrospun mat containing the conductive material nanowire network into a mold with bulk monomer, and polymerizing the bulk monomer with the embedded electrospun mat containing the conductive material nanowire network to create an optically transparent and electrically conductive polymer. | 03-14-2013 |
20130062797 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LENS WITH LIGHT SHIELD - A method for manufacturing a lens includes: providing a metal sheet and a stamping mold; forming a light shield of a predetermined shape and size from the metal sheet using the stamping mold; providing an injection mold, the injection mold defining a mold cavity, the mold cavity defining a molding surface that corresponds to the light shield in shape and size; placing the light shield in the mold cavity, wherein the light shield is pasted to the molding surface; and forming a lens with the light shield using the injection mold. | 03-14-2013 |
20130069260 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS FOR PROVIDING AN OPTICAL DISPLAY - A method for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens includes molding the lens ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130075941 | METHOD FOR BONDING PLASTIC MOLD MEMBER ONTO METAL HOUSING - A method for bonding a plastic member onto a metal housing is provided. A metal housing having an inner surface and an outer surface is prepared. A hollow-carved area is provided on the metal housing. The inner surface of the metal housing is subjected to physical process, thereby forming a bonding area. An adhesive layer is formed on the bonding area. A plastic mold member is formed on the adhesive layer by performing a first plastic injection molding. An optical plastic member is molded on the hollow-carved area by performing a second plastic injection molding. | 03-28-2013 |
20130200538 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR A HEADLIGHT LENS AND HEADLIGHT LENS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT - A headlight lens is provided for a vehicle headlight. The headlight lens includes a lens body and a lens edge. The lens body has an operative surface that extends beyond the lens edge. | 08-08-2013 |
20130221549 | WAFER LENS MANUFACTURING METHOD - Since a second molding surface | 08-29-2013 |
20130241090 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPTICAL ELEMENT - Provided is a method of manufacturing an optical element having a structure, which is represented by a one-dimensional lattice, with high yield with the use of a sol-gel material. A titanium based sol-gel material is applied onto a substrate ( | 09-19-2013 |
20130256926 | Method for Making Optical Sensor - Disclosed are processes of method for making an optical sensor. The processes comprises the steps as follow: provide a carrier; mount an infrared ambient light detector, a proximity sensor and an infrared light emitter on the carrier; place a polymer layer on the carrier for fully coving the infrared ambient light detector, the proximity sensor and the infrared light emitter; provide a metal mold and press the polymer layer by metal mold for forming a first lens covering the infrared ambient light detector and the proximity sensor, a second lens coving the infrared light emitter, and a fixing concave positioned between the first and second lenses; insert and fix a light blocking element in the fixing concave for contributing to the minimization of crosstalk between the infrared ambient light detector and the infrared light emitter. | 10-03-2013 |
20130313730 | Method for Production Imaging Lens Unit - Method for manufacturing an image pickup lens unit. In the second molding step, by performing additional molding with respect to a first holder member | 11-28-2013 |
20140131905 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTRAOCULAR LENS - Intraocular implants and methods of making intraocular implants are provided. The intraocular implant can include a mask adapted to increase depth of focus. The method of making the intraocular implant can include suspending the mask along an optical axis of the intraocular implant using a centration tool. | 05-15-2014 |
20140175683 | AROMATIC POLYAMIDE FILMS FOR SOLVENT RESISTANT FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES - This disclosure, viewed from one aspect, relates to a solution of polyamide comprising: an aromatic polyamide, silane coupling agent and a solvent. The solution of polyamide can improve adhesion between the polyamide film and the base of glass or silicon wafer. | 06-26-2014 |
20140197558 | Method of Ring-Shaped Structure Placement in an Eye-Mountable Device - Example eye-mountable devices and methods for fabricating eye-mountable devices are described. A method may include applying a first amount of polymerizable material to a ring-shaped structure, where the ring-shaped structure comprises at least one sensor configured to detect an analyte. The method also may include positioning the ring-shaped structure with the first amount of polymerizable material applied thereto in a mold, where the mold is configured to form an eye-mountable device. Further, the method may include applying pressure on the ring-shaped structure in the mold while curing the first amount of polymerizable material. Still further, the method may include adding a second amount of polymerizable material to the mold with the ring-shaped structure therein, and curing the second amount of polymerizable material to form an over-molded polymer layer such that the ring-shaped structure is at least partially enclosed in the eye-mountable device. | 07-17-2014 |
20140203461 | POLYCRYSTALLINE SINTERED NANO-GRAN ZINC SULFIDE CERAMICS FOR OPTICAL WINDOWS - A method is provided for producing an article which is transparent to visible and infrared radiation. The method includes the steps of forming a green body from a population of nanoparticles; depositing a layer of ZnS powder over the green body, thereby producing a covered green body; and sintering the covered green body, thereby producing a sintered product. | 07-24-2014 |
20140217625 | METHOD OF IMPRESSION-BASED PRODUCTION OF A FILTER FOR AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A process for producing an electromagnetic radiation filter includes at least two color filters, each formed from a stack on a stiff substrate of at least one dielectric layer and of metal layers in alternation, in order to transmit at least two colors. The process comprises depositing on said substrate a first metal layer, depositing on said first metal layer a first mechanically deformable dielectric layer having a set thickness e | 08-07-2014 |
20140246797 | TRANSFER MOLD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR STRUCTURE - A transfer mold includes a body, a first layer, and a second layer. The body has a projecting-and-recessed surface. The first layer contains an inorganic material and is disposed on the projecting-and-recessed surface of the body. The second layer contains fluorine and is disposed on a surface of the first layer. The average of hardness values of the projecting-and-recessed surface on which the first and second layers are disposed is 30 Hv or higher. | 09-04-2014 |
20140264977 | SEALING AND ENCAPSULATION IN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH ANNULAR INSERTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular Multi-Piece Insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel, and the Component includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-Piece Insert portion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264978 | OPHTHALMIC LENS VIEWING SETS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PERCEPTION OF STEREOSCOPIC MEDIA - The present invention describes methods for creating Viewing Sets of Ophthalmic Lens with translation filters, including embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert. The present invention also includes methods for forming a Media Insert capable of powering and controlling activation of an active translation filter, and more specifically, where the Media Insert may be incorporated in an Ophthalmic Lens Viewing Set. | 09-18-2014 |
20140300012 | METHODS MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING A CONTACT LENS AND CONTACT LENSES PRODUCED USING SAID METHODS MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS - Disclosed are methods, materials and systems for producing contact lenses and contact lenses produced using said methods, materials and systems. According to some embodiments, a contact lens produced by said methods, materials and systems includes an extra-ocular indicator (“EOI”) adapted to alter in color upon removal of said lens from an eye. The EOI may be at least partially composed of a pigment adapted to become relatively more visible when the contact lens is outside an eye than when the contact lens is placed in an eye. | 10-09-2014 |
20140306360 | METHOD OF FORMING DUAL SIZE MICROLENSES FOR IMAGE SENSORS - A method of forming microlenses for an image sensor having at least one large-area pixel and at least one small-area pixel is disclosed. The method includes forming a uniform layer of microlens material on a light incident side of the image sensor over the large-area pixel and over the small-area pixel. The method also includes forming the layer of microlens material into a first block disposed over the large-area pixel and into a second block disposed over the small-area pixel. A void is also formed in the second block to reduce a volume of microlens material included in the second block. The first and second blocks are then reflowed to form a respective first microlens and second microlens. The first microlens has substantially the same effective focal length as the second microlens. | 10-16-2014 |
20140306361 | OPHTHALMIC LENS ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTEGRATED ANTENNA STRUCTURE - Antennas and antenna systems may be designed and configured for incorporation into mechanical devices, including medical devices, such as ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses. These antennas and antenna systems may be utilized to transmit data from the mechanical device to a receiver, to receive data from a transmitter, and/or to inductively charge an electromechanical cell or the like incorporated into the mechanical device. | 10-16-2014 |
20140332991 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN INJECTION-MOULDED PART - A method for the production of an injection-moulded part including casting an injection-moulding material at least two injection-moulding stations by at least two injection-moulding processes. A pre-moulded part, produced in one of the at least two injection-moulding processes, is cooled in a cooling station between the at least two injection-moulding processes. | 11-13-2014 |
20140346692 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL ELEMENT - Disclosed is a method of manufacturing an optical element capable of increasing surface accuracy of an optical surface of an optical element with a plastic lens portion. A cavity which is formed when a pair of molds are closed has a compression molding space and an annular injection molding space, and the method includes a compression molding step of casting a compression molding material into the compression molding space of the molds and an injection molding step of injecting an injection molding material into the injection molding space in a state where the molds are closed and forming an injection molded portion at the outer circumferential edge of the compression molded compression molding material. In the injection molding step, before the compression molding material reaches a temperature lower than the glass transition temperature, the injection of the injection molding material starts. | 11-27-2014 |
20140374930 | METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING OBJECTS ONTO A SUBSTRATE USING A COMPACT PARTICLE FILM, INCLUDING A STEP OF PRODUCING CONNECTORS ON THE OBJECTS - A method for transferring objects onto a substrate, or running substrate, the objects to be transferred being placed in a transfer area containing a carrier liquid forming a conveyor, the objects being held by a compact film of particles floating on the carrier liquid of the transfer area, within which the objects are displaced with the film of particles to be transferred onto the substrate, making at least one connector on at least one of the objects, the connector being made by a substance comprising a polymerizable compound, put in contact with the object arranged within the transfer area, and then by polymerization of the substance. | 12-25-2014 |
20150021797 | METALLIC MOLD STRUCTURE, TRANSFER MOLDING APPARATUS, TRANSFER MOLDING METHOD, AND OPTICAL MEMBER FORMING APPARATUS - A transfer molding method includes supplying melted resin to a first metallic mold, conveying the first metallic mold onto which the resin was supplied to a position opposing a second metallic mold, performing transfer molding by sandwiching the resin between the two metallic molds, and cooling the resin after performing transfer molding. The performing transfer molding includes discharging residual air that remains in a recess via a groove portion. | 01-22-2015 |
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20150123298 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE IN THREE DIMENSIONAL MODEL PRINTING - A method for the preparation of a composite material having a pre-designed structure and properties according to the intended use of said composite material is provided. The method includes generating data for dispensing two or more different interface materials having different properties into at least two different phases; selectively depositing said two or more different interface materials having different properties from two or more corresponding dispensers to form layers according to the data generated, each interface material being dispensed from a different dispenser to form at least two different phases of interface materials; and curing or solidifying the dispensed layers to obtain a composite material with pre-designed structure and properties. | 05-07-2015 |
20150130095 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A PLURALITY OF MICROLENSES - Device and method for producing a plurality of microlenses from a lens material. The method includes: applying lens material intended for the embossing of the microlenses to a plurality of first lens molds distributed on a first embossing side of a first die for embossing of the microlenses, moving the first die and a second die located essentially parallel, in an X-Y plane, and opposite the first die, on top of one another in a Z-direction running essentially perpendicular to the X-Y plane, embossing the microlenses by shaping and curing the lens material, the shaping taking place by moving the first and second embossing sides on top of one another, up to a thickness D | 05-14-2015 |
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