Fluid dispersing apparatus for use in producing ophthalmic lenses

摘要

A method and apparatus for handling and dispersing a coolant and/or working fluid in ophthalmic lens processing equipment and the like. The apparatus includes a dispersing member (50) including a landing surface (52). An extension strip (62) projects away from the landing surface and includes a leading edge (64) having a compound arcuate contour. In operation a columnar flowing fluid (60) is directed onto the landing surface where it is spread into a sheet of flowing fluid (80). The sheet of fluid is guided away from the landing zone and onto working members operably intended to receive the fluid.