Abstract: A mount for handling and conveying optical material is disclosed. The mount includes an elastic band disposed around the circumference of the optical material and a hanger. The hanger includes an upper generally "T" shaped suspension portion and a lower engagement hook. The engagement hook slips between the elastic band and the surface of the optical material such that the material may be suspended and conveyed by the hanger. Where a thin edge plastic lens is to be conveyed which cannot support an elastic band disposed around its circumference, a small hole is provided near the edge of and through the lens. The engagement hook of the hanger is passed through the hole and the lens may then be conveyed by the hanger. An alternate embodiment is disclosed for use where only one side of a lens is to be coated.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for providing a coating to objects such as a lens. A bath of coating solution is provided and the objects are immersed into the solution and removed from the solution at a constantly changing speed. The speed of removal is slower at the top and bottom of the object and faster at the midpoint of the object. Thus the coating is thinner at the top and bottom and thicker at the center (where greater abrasion resistence is required). The slower speed at the removal of the bottom edge of the lens from the solution provides a thin coating and eliminates the formation of coating drip lines and puddles.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for providing a uniform coating on objects such as a lens. A bath of coating solution is provided and the object to be coated is immersed into the solution. The object is then removed into an atmosphere substantially saturated with the coating solution. The object is maintained in the substantially saturated atmosphere for a predetermined time to allow excess coating material to disperse and flow off the surface of the object. The object is then withdrawn from the saturated atmosphere and dried in the conventional manner. The maintenance of the object within the substantially saturated atmosphere for the predetermined time eliminates the formation of puddles and drip lines.