摘要 |
The present invention provides methods of holding ophthalmic lens blanks using thermoplastic lens blocking compositions. Preferred compositions either comprise a homopolymer or copolymer of epsilon-caprolactone, have a number average molecular weight between 3,000 and 100,000, or have a polydispersity less than 10. The composition may also comprise one or more modifiers, fillers or heat absorbing materials. In one method, the composition is injected into the cavity between a preformed lens block and a lens. In another method, the surface of a lens block comprising the thermoplastic lens blocking composition is heated and formed against the lens blank. Tapes that provide a receptive surface against which the composition may be adhered are disclosed.
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申请人 |
MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
发明人 |
BENJAMIN, SHARON R.;GOVEK, MICHAEL;HYDE, PATRICK D.;KO, JOHN H.;MARTIN, PHILIP G.;OXMAN, JOEL D.;PARISH, JR., WILLIAM L.;SEDLOCK, CAROLE;SEVERANCE, RICHARD L.;UBEL, F. ANDREW;WILLIAMS, TODD R. |