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Optically decentered face shield

US8678582B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2011
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C7/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of making a protective shield is provided. The method comprises molding an arcuate lens blank having an optical center displaced from an apex of the lens to a position near or beyond the edge of the protective shield. This reduces the object shift as wearer of the lens shifts gaze from a normal straight ahead line of sight to an activity specific line of sight that is vertically displaced from the normal straight ahead line of sight.

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