Title:
TINTED LENSES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001040846
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention recognizes that lenses, such as contact lenses, can be pigmented using ink that include polymers or polymerizable monomers, preferably the same monomers used to make the lens. The ink can be used to make images on or within the lens. Images made using these inks are preferably digital and can be used in a variety of printing methods, including ink-jet printing.
Inventors:
DOSHI PRAFUL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/041454
Publication Date:
October 25, 2001
Filing Date:
October 23, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
DOSHI PRAFUL (US)
International Classes:
B29C39/02; B41J2/01; B29D11/00; G02B1/04; G02C7/04; G02C7/10; G11B27/031; H04N1/00; B29L11/00; (IPC1-7): G02C7/04
Foreign References:
| US5116112A | 1992-05-26 | |||
| US4704017A | 1987-11-03 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 1226465A4
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