This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Coopervision International Limited. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Robert Turner: Inventor of a Mandrel for Ophthalmic Lens Machining
Introduction
Robert Turner is an inventor associated with Chandlers Ford, Great Britain, and Coopervision International Limited. His recorded patent work concerns equipment for holding ophthalmic lens blanks during machining. The available information identifies 1 patent associated with him.
Latest Patents
Turner’s listed patent, “Mandrel for Use in the Machining of Ophthalmic Lenses,” describes a mandrel designed to hold an ophthalmic lens member blank during machining. Its front surface includes planar and curved regions, with a drainage channel between them. The channel directs wax applied to the curved region, supporting the mounting process.
The disclosure also covers a kit containing the mandrel, methods for mounting and machining a lens blank, and an ophthalmic lens and batch of lenses produced using the apparatus.
Career Highlights
The available details connect Turner’s patent activity with Coopervision International Limited and the development of tooling for ophthalmic lens manufacturing. The patent focuses on the practical task of securing lens blanks for machining.
Collaborations
Robert Oag and David Ricketts are identified as Turner’s coworkers. The supplied information does not specify their roles in the patent or any particular collaboration.
Conclusion
Robert Turner’s recorded invention addresses a specialized manufacturing need through a mandrel that supports the machining of ophthalmic lens blanks.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile