Patent · US Expired

Method of processing a lens and means for use in the method

US5520568A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1994
Grant dateMay 28, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 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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