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Ophthalmic lenses

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351 - Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

351041000 - SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES

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Class / Patent application numberDescriptionNumber of patent applications / Date published
351159020 Eye contact 255
351159730 Methods 101
351159410 Multifocal 83
351159600 With light filtering means 41
351159390 Electro-active 39
351159570 With lens protective layer 28
351159560 With polarization 25
351159680 Fluid lens 13
351159520 Focus or astigmatism correction 8
351159660 Having color 7
351159690 With indicia or marking 5
20140055743OPTICAL LENS - Provided is an optical lens having a pattern formed therein to be used as a spectacle lens, wherein the pattern can be viewed from outside while the field of vision of the wearer can be ensured without discomfort. An optical lens includes a lens substrate, an antireflection film arranged to cover the side of one principal surface of the lens substrate, and a transparent pattern formed by a light transmissive material and arranged in a position where the transparent pattern is to be laminated to the antireflection film; wherein the transparent pattern is visible when viewed from the side of the one principal surface of the lens substrate. The antireflection film has a structure formed by alternately laminating a low refractive index film and a high refractive index film. The transparent pattern is arranged between the layers of the antireflection film, or above or below the antireflection film.02-27-2014
20160011434Optical Lens Member Comprising A Sub-Surface Referencing Element01-14-2016
20160026000PATTERNED ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR COATING SUBSTRATES WITH A PATTERNED LAYER - Patterned articles include a substantially transparent substrate having at least one optical property, the substrate further having an outer surface and an inner surface; and at least one patterned layer on the outer surface of the substrate, the at least one patterned layer visible on the outer surface and having at least one optical property substantially matching the at least one optical property of the substrate, whereby visibility of the at least one patterned layer is at least partially restricted through the inner surface. Methods of forming a patterned article are also disclosed.01-28-2016
20160161760LENS SUPPLY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - The supply systems for providing spectacle ophthalmic lenses have improved efficacy, in particular with respect to lens blank picking performance and/or lens manufacturing performance.06-09-2016
20180024377Optical Article Having a Photoluminescent Mark01-25-2018
351159700 Multiple elements 4
20130271724OPTICAL LENS, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE AS A SPECTACLE LENS - An optical lens (10-17-2013
20140211148ADJUSTABLE REFRACTIVE OPTICAL DEVICE - A method of making a lens having adjustable optical power is disclosed. The lens is adjustable by relative lateral translation of at least two lens elements. The method may comprise providing a function yielding optical properties of the lens from starting geometries for the lens elements; refining the function to approximate required gaze angle optical performance over a range of said lateral translation; and using the refined function to derive geometries for making the lens elements. The function may comprise first and second functional parts respectively for the lens elements, and the method comprises using the function to derive geometries for making the lens elements, wherein the function relates optical path difference to a position across the lens elements, and the rate of change of curvature of the first functional part with position is different to the rate of change of curvature of the second functional part with position. There is also disclosed a lens having adjustable optical power. The lens is adjustable by relative lateral translation of at least two lens elements. The adjustable lens may be used for corrective eyeglasses.07-31-2014
20160109727OPTICAL DEVICE FOR RESTORING EYESIGHT - Disclosed herein is an optical device for restoring eyesight, which includes a first tube configured such that a first convex lens having a first focal length is installed to an inner peripheral surface of a fore-end thereof, a second tube inserted into the first tube so as to move forward and backward within the first tube while a first concave lens having a second focal length and a second concave lens having a third focal length are installed to an inner peripheral surface of a fore-end thereof, a third tube configured such that a third concave lens having a fourth focal length and a fourth concave lens having a fifth focal length are installed to an inner peripheral surface of a fore-end thereof, a fixing unit for fixing the second tube to the third tube, and a fourth tube fixed to the fixing unit to cover the second tube.04-21-2016
20180024378VARIABLE FOCUS ADHESIVE SPECTACLE LENSES01-25-2018
351159710 Aspherical 2
20140253874LOW DISTORTION EYEWEAR LENS WITH LOW OPTICAL POWER - A lens for non-prescription eyewear includes: a first surface having a first surface shape; and a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface having a second surface shape, wherein the first surface includes a point of maximum curvature and the shape of the first surface measured along a line on the first surface decreases by at least 1.5 diopters at a distance 15 mm in every direction from the point of maximum curvature.09-11-2014
20140268032SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SURFACING A LENS, SUCH AS A LENS FOR USE WITH EYEGLASSES - A system and method of forming surfaces on eyeglass lenses is described. In some examples, the surface is a spherical, cylindrical or spherocylindrical surface at a center of the lens and an aspherical surface at a periphery of the lens. In some examples, forming the surface on the lens reduces the thickness of the lens at the periphery of the lens.09-18-2014
351159670 With beveled, polished, or reinforced edges 2
20130148079SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POLISHING FREEFORM LENSES - Systems and methods for polishing a lens having a freeform design cut into a surface of the lens are provided. The system may include a lap blank having a substantial inverse of the freeform design cut into a surface of the lap blank, or a conformable lap blank having an inverse of the freeform design molded into a surface of the lap blank. The system also includes a deformable pad mounted on the surface of the lap blank. The surface of the lens is separated from the surface of the lap blank by the deformable pad, and the lens and the lap blank are arranged such that the freeform design of the surface of the lens is substantially aligned with the substantial inverse of the freeform design of the surface of the lap blank.06-13-2013
20140104567BEVELING WHEEL, METHOD FOR FORMING A BEVELED LENS FOR USE WITH EYEGLASSES AND A BEVELED LENS - The present invention relates to a beveling wheel and method for forming a beveled lens with the beveling wheel for use with eyeglasses. One embodiment includes a prescription lens for use on an eyeglass frame having a receiving channel. The receiving channel includes a channel bottom and opposed interior wall surfaces having a first angle therebetween. The prescription plastic lens includes a prescription lens body generally defined by a peripheral edge having a bevel extending away from the edge to a vertex. The bevel has a distal portion with a second angle. The bevel is receivable within the receiving channel. At least a portion of the vertex of the bevel has an interference fit with the receiving channel bottom when held within the eyeglass frame. The first angle is greater than the second angle.04-17-2014
351159580 Prismatic 2
20150309332Vision Aid for Manipulating the Retinal Image for Eyes Having Macular Degeneration - A compact, efficient and more patient-friendly device for manipulating, in particular enlarging and/or redirecting and/or distorting or altering, image information passing through an optical system is to be provided with this invention.10-29-2015
20160004101Vision Modification Based on a Multiplexing Prism - In some example implementations, there is provided an apparatus. The apparatus may include a plurality of prism portions configured to shift light passing through the apparatus including the plurality of prisms portions, and a plurality of portions configured to pass light unshifted through the apparatus, wherein the apparatus combines the shifted light and the unshifted light passing through the apparatus. Related apparatus are also disclosed.01-07-2016
Entries
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20120075575METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LENS FOR ELECTRONIC SPECTACLES, LENS FOR ELECTRONIC SPECTACLES, AND ELECTRONIC SPECTACLES - A first recess (03-29-2012
20120075576METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LENS FOR ELECTRONIC SPECTACLES, LENS FOR ELECTRONIC SPECTACLES, AND ELECTRONIC SPECTACLES - A first recess (03-29-2012
20120092611Optically Decentered Face Shield - A method of making a protective shield is provided. The method comprises molding an arcuate lens blank having an optical center displaced from an apex of the lens to a position near or beyond the edge of the protective shield. This reduces the object shift as wearer of the lens shifts gaze from a normal straight ahead line of sight to an activity specific line of sight that is vertically displaced from the normal straight ahead line of sight.04-19-2012
20120218508METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH FUNCTIONAL INSERT LAYERS - This invention discloses a media substrate for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses that has been formed by the stacking of multiple functionalized layers. Additionally, methods and apparatus for providing a stacked functional layer insert for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens are also provided. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the lens includes at least one stacked functional layer insert portion.08-30-2012
20120300170Optical Article Comprising an Anti-Reflecting Coating Having Anti-Fogging Properties - An optical article having anti-fogging properties, comprising a substrate having one main face coated with an anti-reflecting stack of layers of low refractive index (Ll) and high refractive index (HI) including an outermost and innermost layer, wherein the outermost layer of the anti-reflecting stack is a sandwich layer comprising a core portion interleaved between two side portions, said core portion being made of SiO11-29-2012
20130038832DEVICE FOR DEMONSTRATING AND TESTING THE EFFICACY OF AN ANTIREFLECTION TREATMENT OF AN OPHTHALMIC LENS - A device has an image and a mirror for demonstrating and testing in comparative manner the effectiveness of an anti-reflection treatment of an ophthalmic lens. The device has a part (02-14-2013
20130050636PLASTIC OPTICAL PRODUCT AND PLASTIC LENS FOR SPECTACLES - In a plastic optical product, an optical multilayer film 02-28-2013
20130120707OPHTHALMIC LENS CONTAINING A FRESNEL SURFACE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A process for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens containing a Fresnel microstructured surface inside the lens. The Fresnel lens is injection molded with a mold insert having a heat conductivity lower than the thermoplastic material used to form the Fresnel lens. A second thermoplastic material is overmolded to the Fresnel lens to cover and protect the microstructured surface. The mold insert is made from Nickel or thermoplastic. The resulting lens includes two layers having different refractive indices. The Fresnel lens is made from polycarbonate while the overmold is made from PMMA or TPU.05-16-2013
20130148076Suction gripper and manipulation system for ophthalmic lenses - A suction gripper for transferring ophthalmic lenses from a storage cup into a centering cup has a suction head with several suction openings and several suction cups, wherein the suction cups are positioned on a convexly rounded surface. At least some of the suction openings are arranged in the suction cups and at least one suction opening is arranged remote from the suction cups on the suction head. The suction gripper is used in a manipulation system for ophthalmic lenses that encompasses ophthalmic lenses, a storage cup, a centering cup and the suction gripper.06-13-2013
20130201441METHOD FOR PREPARING A THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE OF IMPROVED YELLOWNESS INDEX, AND OPTICAL ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Method for converting a composition into thermoplastic polyurethane, said composition comprising polyurethane resin, said method comprising the steps of combining the composition with a chemical compound, and converting said mixture into thermoplastic polyurethane, characterized in that said chemical compound is 1,4-Di(2,6-dibromo-4-methylphenylamino) anthracene-9,10-dione. Article obtained according to this method.08-08-2013
20130242254Energized Biomedical Device - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a biomedical device, such as an ophthalmic lens with an energy receptor capable of powering a processing device. More specifically, this invention discloses a polymerized ophthalmic lens wherein the energy receptor is included within the lens through use of a binder layer. The energized ophthalmic lens may be activated and operated while the ophthalmic lens is in use on an eye.09-19-2013
20130258273METHOD FOR DESIGNING A SPECTACLE LENS AND SPECTACLE LENS - The present invention relates to a spectacle lens comprising a first lens element and a second lens element, the first lens element having a front surface and a back surface that comprises a first back surface region and a second back surface region, the at least one second lens element comprising a front surface and a back surface, the second back surface region of the first lens element and the front surface of the second lens element being contiguous, a front surface of the spectacle lens being formed by the front surface of the first lens element and a back surface of the spectacle lens being formed in a base region by the first back surface region of the first lens element and in an achromatic region by the back surface of the at least one second lens element, the first back surface region of the first lens element having a first tangent at at least one first transition point between the base region and the achromatic region in a first cross-sectional plane of the spectacle lens, the back surface of the at least one second element having a second tangent at the at least one first transition point in the cross-sectional plane, wherein the first tangent and the second tangent intersect one another in the first cross-sectional plane. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for designing such a spectacle lens.10-03-2013
20130308090PROTECTIVE LENS FOR VISION CORRECTION - A protective lens for vision correction is revealed. The protective lens for vision correction includes a plano lens area and an optical lens area. The optical lens area is a round area whose diameter ranging from 3 cm to 5 cm. After the protective lens being cut and mounted in an eyeglass frame, the optical lens area is corresponding to eyes of users. The optical lens area is a concave lens or a convex lens. Thereby users with vision correction needs can wear the protective lens for vision correction conveniently and the protective lens with vision correction function is easy to use.11-21-2013
20140036223SELF-HEALING TRANSPARENT COATINGS CONTAINING MINERAL CONDUCTIVE COLLOIDS - The present invention is drawn to an optical article comprising 02-06-2014
201403338913D PRESCRIPTION SPECTACLE LENS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - 3D spectacles for prescription wearers include a dished lens blank to which is applied a dished 3D laminate blank of substantially the same shape. The composite is machined on edge and face to form a non-plan 3D spectacle lens. In order to prevent delamination during edge machining, the 3D laminate layer first may be breached in a direction perpendicular to the lens face.11-13-2014
20150055080EYEGLASS LENS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An aspect of the present invention is a method of manufacturing an eyeglass lens comprising coating a coating liquid on a surface of a lens substrate being coated to form a coating layer, which further comprises conducting the coating by spraying a coating liquid, which has been atomized in an ultrasonic wave atomizing device disposed above the surface being coated of a curved shape, toward the surface being coated through a discharge outlet of the ultrasonic wave atomizing device, with the ultrasonic wave atomizing device comprising an ultrasonic wave atomization element atomizing a liquid by ultrasonic wave vibration, and an air flow blowing outlet for regulating a discharge width of an atomized liquid, and either not blowing an air flow from the air flow blowing outlet, or blowing an air flow from the air flow blowing outlet at an air speed generated by the air flow on the surface being coated of equal to or less than 0.8 m/s during discharging of the atomized coating liquid.02-26-2015
20150138499OPHTHALMIC DEVICE FORMED BY ADDITIVE FABRICATION AND METHOD THEREOF - An ophthalmic device is formed by additive fabrication, the optical device having an optical surface with a surface roughness on the order of less than 10 microns. A method is provided for making an ophthalmic device including an optical surface having a surface roughness of less than 10 microns by depositing on a stage in a first relative position a first lamina of particulates having a size less than 10 microns and in select configurations less than two microns and certain configurations less than one micron, and, synergistically stimulating the first lamina of particulates to form a first solidified layer.05-21-2015
20150316786EYEWEAR WITH FACETED LENSES - An eyewear with faceted lenses includes an eyewear frame, and a pair of lenses fitted against the eyewear frame. Each lens has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of each lens is faceted, and the second surface of each lens is not faceted.11-05-2015
20150338679OPHTHALMIC LENS THAT CAN BE EDGED, COMPRISING A HYDROPHOBIC BILAYER AND A TEMPORARY METAL FLUORIDE LAYER - An ophthalmic lens that can be edged, includes a main front surface and a main rear surface, obtained by successive deposition on at least one of the main surfaces of the lens, of a first hydrophobic layer that has a thickness of between 6 and 16 nm and is obtained by deposition of a composition including a constituent A selected from fluorosilanes having a number average molar mass that is higher than, or equal to, 2000 g/mol, of a second hydrophobic layer that has a thickness of between 3 and 20 nm and is obtained by the deposition of a composition including a constituent B selected from the fluorosilanes having a number average molar mass than is lower than, or equal to, 900 g/mol, and of a layer including a metal fluoride having a thickness of between 22 and 50 nm.11-26-2015
20160070028Molded Ophthalmic Lens - Molded ophthalmic condensing lens with improved optical qualities can be manufactured at high volumes at low costs to provide single-use lenses. These ophthalmic lenses have a shape differing from known lenses of a similar type to reduce production costs and improve the optical quality of the lens.03-10-2016
20160124118OPTICAL PRODUCT AND SPECTACLE LENS - An optical product (spectacle lens) according to the present invention includes a base having a convex surface and a concave surface, and an optical multilayer film formed on at least the concave surface of the base. The optical multilayer film has, in total, six layers in which a first layer is closest to the base, and a layer formed of zirconium dioxide and a layer formed of silicon dioxide are alternately layered such that the first layer is the layer formed of zirconium dioxide. A physical film thickness of a fourth layer formed of silicon dioxide is greater than or equal to 10 nm and not greater than 22 nm. A sum of physical film thicknesses of the first layer formed of zirconium dioxide and a second layer formed of silicon dioxide is greater than or equal to 35 nm and not greater than 45 nm.05-05-2016
20160139304Item Coated with a Silicon/Organic Layer Improving the Performances of an Outer Coating - The invention concerns an item comprising a substrate having at least one main surface coated with a layer A in direct contact with a hydrophobic outer layer B, characterised in that said layer A has been obtained by depositing, under ion beam, activated species from at least one compound C, in gas form, containing, in the structure of same: at least one carbon atom, at least one hydrogen atom, at least one Si—X group, in which X is a hydroxy group or a hydrolysable group chosen from the H, halogen, alkoxy, aryloxy and acyloxy groups, —NR05-19-2016
20160167323ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR TRANSPARENT OPHTHALMIC LENS06-16-2016
20160178932Adaptation Layer for Antireflective Designs on Lenses of Various Refractive Indexes06-23-2016
20170235020Optical Article Comprising an Antireflective Coating with a Low Reflection Both in the Ultraviolet Region and in the Visible Region08-17-2017

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