Patents Assigned to National Optronics, Inc.
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Patent number: 10307881Abstract: An ophthalmic lens processing apparatus is provided that includes a housing, a support structure, and ophthalmic lens processing components configured to perform an ophthalmic process on an ophthalmic lens. The housing includes a case and a user access member. The support structure includes a support plate received within and movably connected to the case. At least one of the ophthalmic lens processing components is mounted to and movable with the support plate. Also provided is a method of improving user accessibility to the at least one ophthalmic lens processing components of the ophthalmic lens processing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventor: Robert Kenneth Dewees
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Patent number: 8656602Abstract: The present invention relates to an ophthalmic holding mechanism for holding an eyeglass frame. The holding mechanism includes a base, a clamping mechanism configured for releaseably securing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, and an actuator operatively associated with the clamping mechanism for causing linear and rotational movement thereof. The clamping mechanism is moveably coupled to the base for linear and rotational movement about an axis of rotation relative to the base, wherein the clamping mechanism is rotatable about first and second spaced pivot points. The present invention also relates to a method of tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Andrews, David W. Gerding, Kurt W. Schaeffer
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Patent number: 8630731Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of calibrating drill depth of an ophthalmic processing device. A number of drill cycles are selected for drilling an expected number of holes in a lens blank. The selected number of drill cycles is performed. The drill depth of each consecutive drill cycle varies incrementally. An actual number of locations the drill bit contacted the lens blank during the drill cycles is compared to the expected number of holes. The drill depth is adjusted depending on the compared values. A method of calibrating drill hole size is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventor: Kurt W. Schaeffer
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Publication number: 20130219729Abstract: The present invention relates to an ophthalmic holding mechanism for holding an eyeglass frame. The holding mechanism includes a base, a clamping mechanism configured for releaseably securing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, and an actuator operatively associated with the clamping mechanism for causing linear and rotational movement thereof. The clamping mechanism is moveably coupled to the base for linear and rotational movement about an axis of rotation relative to the base, wherein the clamping mechanism is rotatable about first and second spaced pivot points. The present invention also relates to a method of tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: National Optronics, Inc.Inventor: National Optronics, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130170919Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of calibrating drill depth of an ophthalmic processing device. A number of drill cycles are selected for drilling an expected number of holes in a lens blank. The selected number of drill cycles is performed. The drill depth of each consecutive drill cycle varies incrementally. An actual number of locations the drill bit contacted the lens blank during the drill cycles is compared to the expected number of holes. The drill depth is adjusted depending on the compared values. A method of calibrating drill hole size is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: NATIONAL OPTRONICS, INC.Inventor: NATIONAL OPTRONICS, INC.
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Patent number: 8386068Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of calibrating drill depth of an ophthalmic processing device. A number of drill cycles are selected for drilling an expected number of holes in a lens blank. The selected number of drill cycles is performed. The drill depth of each consecutive drill cycle varies incrementally. An actual number of locations the drill bit contacted the lens blank during the drill cycles is compared to the expected number of holes. The drill depth is adjusted depending on the compared values. A method of calibrating drill hole size is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventor: Kurt William Schaeffer
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Patent number: 8322042Abstract: The present invention relates to an ophthalmic holding mechanism for holding an eyeglass frame. The holding mechanism includes a base, a clamping mechanism configured for releaseably securing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, and an actuator operatively associated with the clamping mechanism for causing linear and rotational movement thereof. The clamping mechanism is moveably coupled to the base for linear and rotational movement about an axis of rotation relative to the base, wherein the clamping mechanism is rotatable about first and second spaced pivot points. The present invention also relates to a method of tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Andrews, David W. Gerding, Kurt W. Schaeffer
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Patent number: 8091244Abstract: The present invention relates to an ophthalmic holding mechanism for holding an eyeglass frame. The holding mechanism includes a base, a clamping mechanism configured for releaseably securing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, and an actuator operatively associated with the clamping mechanism for causing linear and rotational movement thereof. The clamping mechanism is moveably coupled to the base for linear and rotational movement about an axis of rotation relative to the base, wherein the clamping mechanism is rotatable about first and second spaced pivot points. The present invention also relates to a method of tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Andrews, David W. Gerding, Kurt W. Schaeffer
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Patent number: 7970487Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of calibrating drill depth of an ophthalmic processing device. A number of drill cycles are selected for drilling an expected number of holes in a lens blank. The selected number of drill cycles is performed. The drill depth of each consecutive drill cycle varies incrementally. An actual number of locations the drill bit contacted the lens blank during the drill cycles is compared to the expected number of holes. The drill depth is adjusted depending on the compared values. A method of calibrating drill hole size is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventor: Kurt William Schaeffer
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Patent number: 7874079Abstract: The present invention relates to an ophthalmic holding mechanism for holding an eyeglass frame. The holding mechanism includes a base, a clamping mechanism configured for releasably securing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, and an actuator operatively associated with the clamping mechanism for causing linear and rotational movement thereof. The clamping mechanism is moveably coupled to the base for linear and rotational movement about an axis of rotation relative to the base, wherein the clamping mechanism is rotatable about first and second spaced pivot points. The present invention also relates to a method of tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Andrews, David W. Gerding, Kurt W. Schaeffer
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Patent number: 7643899Abstract: The present invention is directed to a machine programmed to edge an ophthalmic lens blank. The machine includes an edger device for forming a bevel in a peripheral edge of the lens blank, a central processing unit operably associated with the edger device for controlling operation thereof, and a computer program stored on a medium in communication with the central processing unit. The computer program includes a first instruction set operably causing the edger device to form a bevel in a peripheral edge of a lens blank. A second instruction set operably causes the edger device to form a step in the peripheral edge intermediate an apex of the bevel and an interface between the peripheral edge and a major surface of the lens blank. A method of controlling an edger device for edging an ophthalmic lens blank and a computer program are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventor: Kurt William Schaeffer
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Patent number: 7571526Abstract: The present invention relates to a router tool for edging the peripheral edge of eyeglass lenses. The tool comprises a longitudinally extending body rotatable on the axis thereof. A first blade extends axially and radially from the body, and has a first cutting portion for shaping an edge of a lens to a first configuration. A second blade is provided that is axially spaced from the first blade. The second blade extends axially and radially from the body, and has a second cutting portion for shaping an edge of a lens to a second configuration different than the first configuration. The present invention also relates to an edger having the disclosed router tool, and a method for shaping the edge of eyeglass lenses.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventor: David W. Gerding
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Patent number: 7544038Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tray handler for stacking and de-stacking ophthalmic prescription trays. The tray handler includes a plurality of spaced clamp assemblies defining a stack area along a conveyor, a lift plate, and first and second actuators. The lift plate is operably disposed within the stack area. The first actuator is operably associated with the clamp assemblies, which are inwardly and outwardly moveable relative the lift plate upon actuation of the first actuator. The second actuator is operably associated with the lift plate, which is vertically moveable within the stack area upon actuation of the second actuator. A controller is in communication with the first and second actuators and controls actuation thereof. A method of handling ophthalmic prescription trays is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventors: David Gerding, Daniel Andrews
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Patent number: 7392108Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling an ophthalmic edger device, and a machine programmed to edge and ophthalmic lens blank. A lens blank and an edger device for forming a groove in a peripheral edge of the lens blank are provided. A central processing unit is provided, which is operably associated with the edger device for controlling operation of the edger device. Processing instructions are transmitted from the central processing unit to the edger device, wherein the processing instructions comprise forming a groove in a peripheral edge of a lens blank, and removing lens material debris from the formed groove.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventor: Kurt William Schaeffer
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Patent number: 7369238Abstract: A lens blocking device is disclosed that includes a frame, a light source mounted on the frame, a carriage having a first end and a second end mounted on the frame for sliding movement between first and second positions, a first mirror mounted on the carriage first end and a lens block holder mounted on the carriage second end and shiftable between third and fourth positions with respect to the carriage, a stage disposed between the light source and the carriage, and including an opening, for supporting an object, an at least partially translucent screen generating a display image operably connected to the support frame, at least one second mirror arranged to reflect an image of an object on the stage from the first mirror, when the carriage is in the first position, onto the screen, and an actuator operably connected to the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Donald Wagner, Daniel Edward Andrews, David William Gerding, Henrik Arthur Schutz, Jennifer Snyder Shanks, David Matthew Smith, Curtis Kenneth Deckert
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Patent number: 7338350Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for shaping and polishing an edge of an eyeglass lens. The tool includes a longitudinally extending body rotatable on the axis thereof, with a proximal portion and a distal portion. A first cutter extends axially and radially from the distal portion, and includes a first blade for shaping an edge of a lens. The distal portion has a first diameter defined by the first blade. A polishing hub is secured to and extends coaxially from the distal portion and is rotatable therewith. A second cutter is secured to and extends coaxially from the polishing hub and is rotatable therewith. The second cutter has a second blade for shaping the edge of the lens. The second blade defines a second diameter less than the first diameter. The present invention also relates to an edger having the disclosed tool, and a method of edging.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventor: David W. Gerding
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Patent number: D545848Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E Andrews, Jennifer Snyder Shanks
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Patent number: D577748Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: National Optronics, IncInventors: Tory L. Tingen, Sally C. Kocotas, Daryll Scott Evans, Bruce Seymour Ferris, Sean Derek Anderson
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Patent number: D582948Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: National Optronics, IncInventors: Sally C. Kocotas, Richard L. Spurling, Daryll Scott Evans, Sean Derek Anderson
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Patent number: D606101Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventors: Tory L. Tingen, Sally C. Kocotas, Daryll Scott Evans, Bruce Seymour Ferris, Sean Derek Anderson