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Loading mechanism for machines for working on optical lenses
Assignee: WILHELM LOH KG
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Filing: 1964-12-16
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1984-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Loh Ernst
- 👤 Doll Wilhelm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:35
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B13/00; B24B13/0031; B24B41/00; B24B41/005; B24B9/00; B24B9/02; B24B9/06; B24B9/08; B24B9/14; B24B9/146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
AN AUTOMATIC LOADING MECHANISM FOR A CENTERING MACHINE FOR THE MACHINING OF LENSES SAID MACHINE HAVIN LENS RECEIVING SPINDLES SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING A FRAME, A MOVABLE LENS RECEIVING PLATFORM ON SAID FRAME, A PLURALITY OF LENS RECEIVING STATIONS ON SAID PLATFORM, AUTOMATICALLY ACTUABLE INDEXING MEANS FOR INDEXING SAID PLATFORM TO BRING EACH STATION IN SUCCESSION TO AN UNLOADING STATION, AUTOMATICALLY ACTUABLE LENS TRANSPORTING MEANS SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME INCLUDING LENS GRASPING AND RELEASING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID LENS TRANSPORTING MEANS, AUTOMATICALLY ACTUABLE MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LENS GRASPING AND RELEASING MEANS TO AND FROM A RECEIVING STATION POSITIONED AT SAID LOADING STATION AND TO AND FROM THE SPINDLES OF THE CENTERING MACHINE AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID GRASPING AND RELEASING MEANS AND TRANSPORTING MEANS IN TIMED SEQUENCE FOR CAUSING A LENS TO BE TRANSPORTED FROM THE LENS RECEIVING STATION TO THE SPINDLE TO BE MACHINED AND RETURNING SAID LENS TO THE RECEIVING STATION AFTER MACHINING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
AN AUTOMATIC LOADING MECHANISM FOR A CENTERING MACHINE FOR THE MACHINING OF LENSES SAID MACHINE HAVIN LENS RECEIVING SPINDLES SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING A FRAME, A MOVABLE LENS RECEIVING PLATFORM ON SAID FRAME, A PLURALITY OF LENS RECEIVING STATIONS ON SAID PLATFORM, AUTOMATICALLY ACTUABLE INDEXING MEANS FOR INDEXING SAID PLATFORM TO BRING EACH STATION IN SUCCESSION TO AN UNLOADING STATION, AUTOMATICALLY ACTUABLE LENS TRANSPORTING MEANS SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME INCLUDING LENS GRASPING AND RELEASING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID LENS TRANSPORTING MEANS, AUTOMATICALLY ACTUABLE MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LENS GRASPING AND RELEASING MEANS TO AND FROM A RECEIVING STATION POSITIONED AT SAID LOADING STATION AND TO AND FROM THE SPINDLES OF THE CENTERING MACHINE AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID GRASPING AND RELEASING MEANS AND TRANSPORTING MEANS IN TIMED SEQUENCE FOR CAUSING A LENS TO BE TRANSPORTED FROM THE LENS RECEIVING STATION TO THE SPINDLE TO BE MACHINED AND RETURNING SAID LENS TO THE RECEIVING STATION AFTER MACHINING.
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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |