Linear element, especially a spectacle side, and method of producing it
US7862167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/294
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A linear element, especially a spectacle side, of the type comprising a flexible metal core coated with a flexible elastomer for comfort and/or appearance. Its structure is composed of a plurality of rigid plastic rings placed in fixed positions around predetermined areas of the flexible metal core so that each can serve as a point of intermediate mechanical attachment of the flexible elastomer with respect to the core. The cross section of the rings are inscribed within that of the elastomer surrounding it.
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