Patent · US Expired

Progressive addition lenses with an additional zone

US6886938B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 29, 2003
Grant dateMay 3, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C7/066
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides multifocal lenses containing at least four zones of refractive power. The zones are positioned such that the wearer is able to use the inferior-most portion of the lens to clearly view objects at distances more than about 45 cm from the eye.

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