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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Joël Bernard, Ormesson, FR;
Jean-Marc Padiou, Champigny-sur-Marne, FR;
Assignee:
Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique), Charenton le Pont, FR;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B24B 3/300 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B24B 3/300 ;
Abstract
A tool for smoothing optical surfaces including a rigid support and a generally annular working member which is at least in part axially deformable. The support forms a recessed annular housing and the working member is attached to the support via the bottom of the annular housing but projects beyond the support. Applications include smoothing ophthalmic lenses, whether made from a mineral material or an organic material.