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US3889815A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Lens tray

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-27
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1993-07-27
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Abstract

Abstract A lens holding tray with a pair of parallel rows of adjustable three point contact seats, the seat of each row being adapted to hold a separate lens in spaced relation from the other lenses in the row. The tray includes: 1) a frame, which defines two rows which are parallel, and included in each row are two fixed contact points for the seats of each row, and 2) an outboard, swingable, U-shaped member on each side of the frame, the base of each U-shaped member defining the third contact for the seats of one of the rows. Along each of the rod members cradle means are provided to define two rows of lens holding seats.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph Merle

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 21:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 320 words
An adjustable lens holder tray comprising: A. a frame including, a matching first and second end member in spaced confronting relation, each end member including a standard portion having an upper and a lower end zone, and a pair of arm portions adjacent said lower end extending laterally and oppositely from said standard portion, B. a central elongate member extending between said end members and connecting the lower end zones of each standard portion, C. a first elongate side member parallel to said central elongate member connecting the opposing arm portions of the first and second end members on one side of said standard portions, D. a second elongate side member parallel to said central elongate member connecting the opposing arm portions of the first and second end members on the other side of said standard portions, E. means to connect said elongate members to said end members, F. a first and a second generally U-shaped member, each having a base comprising an elongate member parallel to said central elongate member and each having a pair of legs of common length, G. pivot means connecting the terminal end of the legs of said first U-shaped member to the end members on one side of said standard portion, H. pivot means connecting the terminal ends of the legs of said second U-shaped member to the end members on the other side of said standard portion, I. said U-shaped members Being swingable about the first and second elongate members respectively with the base portion of said U-shaped members at all times parallel to said central elongate member, J. said elongate members and said base of each of said U-shaped members comprising a plurality of separate spaced, three point contact seats on opposite sides of said standard portion for seating circular objects, K. said U-shaped members comprising adjustment means for adjusting the size of the seats on swinging movement of said Ushaped members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 320 words
An adjustable lens holder tray comprising: A. a frame including, a matching first and second end member in spaced confronting relation, each end member including a standard portion having an upper and a lower end zone, and a pair of arm portions adjacent said lower end extending laterally and oppositely from said standard portion, B. a central elongate member extending between said end members and connecting the lower end zones of each standard portion, C. a first elongate side member parallel to said central elongate member connecting the opposing arm portions of the first and second end members on one side of said standard portions, D. a second elongate side member parallel to said central elongate member connecting the opposing arm portions of the first and second end members on the other side of said standard portions, E. means to connect said elongate members to said end members, F. a first and a second generally U-shaped member, each having a base comprising an elongate member parallel to said central elongate member and each having a pair of legs of common length, G. pivot means connecting the terminal end of the legs of said first U-shaped member to the end members on one side of said standard portion, H. pivot means connecting the terminal ends of the legs of said second U-shaped member to the end members on the other side of said standard portion, I. said U-shaped members Being swingable about the first and second elongate members respectively with the base portion of said U-shaped members at all times parallel to said central elongate member, J. said elongate members and said base of each of said U-shaped members comprising a plurality of separate spaced, three point contact seats on opposite sides of said standard portion for seating circular objects, K. said U-shaped members comprising adjustment means for adjusting the size of the seats on swinging movement of said Ushaped members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 23 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein lock means are provided for keeping the adjustment means in a predetermined locked position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 21 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein cradle defining means of common size are provided on each elongate member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 44 words
The device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said cradle defining means comprise a plurality of similarly sized spools arranged along said elongate members and base portions, each spool having a central recessed portion sized to nest the edge of a lens therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 51 words
The device as set forth in claim 4 wherein each of said spools comprises a first and a second segment, each segment having a tubular portion of a first diameter and an enlarged tubular portion, said enlarged tubular portion having a recessed diameter less than that of said first tubular portion.

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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) 1978-06-16 1978-12-16 1979-06-17 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-06-16 1982-12-16 1983-06-17 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-06-16 1986-12-16 1987-06-17 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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