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Toric lens tool
Assignee: W-J (DELAWARE) Inc
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Filing: 1960-08-22
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1980-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry J Kratt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:54
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B13/00; B24B13/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A TORIC LENS TOOL OF THE CHARACTER DISCLOSED, A BODY, A BASE SHAFT SLIDABLE THEREIN AND HAVING AN END PROVIDED WITH A ROUNDED EDGE TO ENGAGE THE BASE CURVE OF A LENS BLANK WHILE THE PERIPHERY OF THE BLANK CONTACTS AN END OF SAID BODY, MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID BASE SHAFT RELATIVE TO SAID BODY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SLEEVES SLIDABLE ON SAID BODY AND EACH HAVING A PAIR OF DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED JAWS, THE JAWS OF SAID PRIMARY SLEEVE BEING AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES TO THE JAWS OF SAID SECONDARY SLEEVE, WARPING PINS SLIDABLE THROUGH SAID BODY IN ALIGNMENT WITH ONE PAIR OF SAID JAWS FOR ENGAGING TWO OPPOSED PERIPHERAL PORTIONS OF THE LENS BLANK AND WARPING THEM AWAY FROM SAID BODY, MEANS FOR SLIDING SAID WARPING PINS RELATIVE TO SAID BODY, AND MICROMETRIC INDICATING MEANS FOR THE DEGREE OF SUCH SLIDING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A TORIC LENS TOOL OF THE CHARACTER DISCLOSED, A BODY, A BASE SHAFT SLIDABLE THEREIN AND HAVING AN END PROVIDED WITH A ROUNDED EDGE TO ENGAGE THE BASE CURVE OF A LENS BLANK WHILE THE PERIPHERY OF THE BLANK CONTACTS AN END OF SAID BODY, MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID BASE SHAFT RELATIVE TO SAID BODY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SLEEVES SLIDABLE ON SAID BODY AND EACH HAVING A PAIR OF DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED JAWS, THE JAWS OF SAID PRIMARY SLEEVE BEING AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES TO THE JAWS OF SAID SECONDARY SLEEVE, WARPING PINS SLIDABLE THROUGH SAID BODY IN ALIGNMENT WITH ONE PAIR OF SAID JAWS FOR ENGAGING TWO OPPOSED PERIPHERAL PORTIONS OF THE LENS BLANK AND WARPING THEM AWAY FROM SAID BODY, MEANS FOR SLIDING SAID WARPING PINS RELATIVE TO SAID BODY, AND MICROMETRIC INDICATING MEANS FOR THE DEGREE OF SUCH SLIDING.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |