US3857205A
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Device for the feeding of optical glasses, particularly for spectacles, to a glass-treating machine and for the removal of said glasses therefrom
Assignee: Buchmann Optical Industries NV
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Filing: 1973-12-12
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A device for the feeding of optical glasses to a glass-treating machine is described, which comprises a movable support provided with openings through which the glass-treating machine head can pass partly at least, a plurality of glass holders which bear with the lower part thereof at least in the support openings, and means for moving the support intermittently in such a way that each support opening can come in sucession between the head and tool of the glass-treating machine.
Inventors
- 👤 Hove C Van
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:48
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B13/00; B24B13/0031; B24B13/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5124; Y10T29/5127; Y10T29/513
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
Device for the feeding of optical glasses, particularly for spectacles, to a glass-treating machine and for the removal of said glasses therefrom, said machine comprising a tool, means for rotating said tool, a head lying thereunder which is movable up and down and rotatable about a vertical axis, and means for moving said head to and away from said tool, with a glass holder and means to bring a glass in said holder between said head and tool and away from between said head and tool, which comprises a movable support provided with openings through which the glasstreating machine head can pass partly at least, a plurality of glass holders which bear with the lower part thereof at least in the support openings, and means for moving the support intermittently in such a way that each support opening can come in sucession between the head and tool of the glass-treating machine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
Device for the feeding of optical glasses, particularly for spectacles, to a glass-treating machine and for the removal of said glasses therefrom, said machine comprising a tool, means for rotating said tool, a head lying thereunder which is movable up and down and rotatable about a vertical axis, and means for moving said head to and away from said tool, with a glass holder and means to bring a glass in said holder between said head and tool and away from between said head and tool, which comprises a movable support provided with openings through which the glasstreating machine head can pass partly at least, a plurality of glass holders which bear with the lower part thereof at least in the support openings, and means for moving the support intermittently in such a way that each support opening can come in sucession between the head and tool of the glass-treating machine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, in which the support is a disk and the means for moving intermittently said support are means for rotating intermittently said disk.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, in which the number of openings in said support is equal to about 24.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, in which the glass holders are removably located in the support openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, in which each holder is provided on the lower side thereof with a recess inside which fits a projecting portion of the head of the glass-treating machine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, in which the support openings and the holders are round and each holder comprises a portion which fits accurately inside the openings and a portion of larger diameter which lies on the support upper side.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, in which each holder is provided on the upper side with a recess wherein fits exactly a glass and which is provided with a ring-like groove wherein enters a resilient sealing ring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, in which each support opening is bounded by a sleeve which is mounted in said support.
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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |