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Lens having at least one lens centration mark and methods of making and using same

US6951392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 9, 2003
Grant dateOct 4, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B13/0055
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lens having at least one lens centration mark formed on a major surface of the lens is disclosed. The lens centration mark may be located at the intersection of a first axis and the major surface, where the major surface is symmetrical about the first axis such that the first axis is an axis of revolution of the surface. A method of making a lens having such lens centration mark, as well as a method for measuring the centration of a lens surface utilizing the lens centration mark, are also disclosed.

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