Method of processing a lens and means for use in the method
US5520568A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45152
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of processing a lens is disclosed. A lens blank and a lens block are each provided with a structured surface having a plurality of tapered elements. The lens blank is releasably attached to the lens block by pressing the structured surface of the lens blank against the structured surface of the lens block, followed by subjecting the mounted lens blank to lens processing operations.
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