US3598479A
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Variable focus liquid lenses
Assignee: NAT RES DEV
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Filing: 1969-03-10
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-03-10
Abstract
Abstract An ophthalmic lens has components respectively in the form of a meniscus and a thin resilient sheet, which are secured together so as to provide between them a cell filled with transparent liquid, the volume of liquid in the cell being variable to change the curvature of the sheet and thereby provide a continuous variation in the focus of the lens.
Inventors
- 👤 Basil Martin Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:31
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B3/00; G02B3/12; G02B3/14; G02C; G02C7/00; G02C7/02; G02C7/08; G02C7/081; G02C7/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A variable focus lens suitable for ophthalmic purposes comprising a first component in the form of a rigid simple lens having at least one concave face, a second component comprising a resilient sheet of glass, an interlayer made from polyvinyl butyral sandwiched between and adherent to the concave face of said first component and to said second component, said interlayer being formed with a circular substantially aperture to provide between said concave face and one face of said second component a substantially centrally disposed cell, a duct formed in said first component and communicating with said cell, a transparent liquid having substantially the same refractive index as said first and second components filling said cell, said transparent liquid being a saturated aqueous solution of calcium bromide with glycerol, and a piston-cylinder assembly communicating with said duct for varying the volume of transparent liquid contained in said cell so as to vary the curvature of the second component in such a manner that the focusing power of said lens may be varied more than one diopter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A variable focus lens suitable for ophthalmic purposes comprising a first component in the form of a rigid simple lens having at least one concave face, a second component comprising a resilient sheet of glass, an interlayer made from polyvinyl butyral sandwiched between and adherent to the concave face of said first component and to said second component, said interlayer being formed with a circular substantially aperture to provide between said concave face and one face of said second component a substantially centrally disposed cell, a duct formed in said first component and communicating with said cell, a transparent liquid having substantially the same refractive index as said first and second components filling said cell, said transparent liquid being a saturated aqueous solution of calcium bromide with glycerol, and a piston-cylinder assembly communicating with said duct for varying the volume of transparent liquid contained in said cell so as to vary the curvature of the second component in such a manner that the focusing power of said lens may be varied more than one diopter.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |