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3D printed eyewear frame with integrated hinge and methods of manufacture

US10394050B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MATERIALISE N.V. · BE

Inventors

Jolien RASSCHAERT · Leuven, BE
Philippe Schiettecatte · Boortmeerbeek, BE
Willem Jan VERLEYSEN · Leuven, BE
Roman PLAGHKI · Leuven, BE
Dries VANDECRUYS · Leuven, BE
Toon Roels · Oud-Heverlee, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 23, 2015
Grant date	Aug 27, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 8, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02C2200/22
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a 3D printed eyewear frame having an integrated hinge. Advantageously, the integrated hinge assembly is a crossed spring hinge. Methods of manufacturing a 3D printed eyewear frame are likewise provided.

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