Floating lens mounting system
US8911076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C2200/08
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments of an eyeglass and eyeglass system are provided that can maintain the geometric and optical quality of a lens supported by the eyeglass. The eyeglass can comprise a frame, a support member carried by the frame, and a lens mounting area or groove extending at least partially along at least one of the frame and the support member. The support member can be pivoted, moved, or deflected relative to the frame between a retaining position and an open position. In the open position, the lens can be seated within the lens mounting area. In the retaining position, the support member and the frame retain the lens without exerting deformative forces on the lens. Accordingly, the as-molded geometric and optical qualities of the lens can be preserved.
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