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Optical evaluation of lenses and lens molds

US9599534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2015
Grant dateMar 21, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D11/0048
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for determining information about an object including a curved portion and a planar portion, the curved portion having a first curved surface having an apex and defining an axis of the object, includes: directing measurement light to the object; detecting measurement light reflected from the first curved surface of the curved portion; detecting measurement light reflected from at least one other surface of the object; and determining, based on the detected light, information about the apex of the first curved surface of the curved portion.

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