US3801336A
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Lead borosilicate optical glass adaptable to fusion with photochromic glass to produce multifocal lens
Assignee: American Optical Corp
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Filing: 1973-02-20
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1993-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A high index of refraction, low softening point, low expansion segment glass is fused into a countersunk photochromic glass blank of lower index of refraction. The high index of refraction segment is primarily composed of SiO2, B2O3 and PbO with lesser amounts of other oxides.
Inventors
- 👤 L Upton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:27
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03C; C03C4/00; C03C4/04; C03C4/06; C03B; C03B23/00; C03B23/20; C03B23/22; C03C3/00; C03C3/04; C03C3/062; C03C3/064; C03C3/07; C03C3/072; C03C3/074; G; G02; G02C; G02C7/00; G02C7/02; G02C7/06; G02C7/10; G02C7/102; G02C2202/00; G02C2202/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S501/00; Y10S501/90; Y10S501/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A glass of high index of refraction according to claim 1 wherein the following ingredients are present by weight percent:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
23 words
A glass of high refractive index according to claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in the following specific amounts by weight percent:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A glass of high refractive index according to claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in the following specific amounts by weight percent:
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A glass of high refractive index according to claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in the following specific amounts by weight percent:
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A glass of high refractive index according to claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in the following specific amounts by weight percent:
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A glass of high refractive index according to claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in the following specific amounts by weight percent:
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A glass of high refractive index according to claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in the following specific amounts by weight percent:
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A glass of high refractive index according to claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in the following specific amounts by weight percent:
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A glass of high refractive index according to claim 1 wherein the ingredients are present in the following specific amounts by weight percent:
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |