Patent · US Expired

Device for retaining abrasive pad on lap in eyeglass lens making apparatus

US6464559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 2000
Grant dateOct 15, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S451/921
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A retainer for retaining an abrasive pad on a lens making machine and an abrasive pad adapted to such retention comprises a retainer nestable with a lap of a lens making machine wherein when such retainer is nested, a pad placed upon said lap before nesting will be trapped in the desired position. The pad of the invention includes radially outwardly extending members beyond the working area of the pad whose purpose is to be trapped by the retainer. The invention enables automatic loading and unloading of pads on the lens making machine.

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