Optics: eye examining – vision testing and correcting – Eye examining or testing instrument – Objective type
Reexamination Certificate
2002-10-28
2004-05-11
Manuel, George (Department: 3737)
Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting
Eye examining or testing instrument
Objective type
Reexamination Certificate
active
06733130
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to the following co-pending applications, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety:
“System, Apparatus, and Method for Correcting Vision Using an Electro-Active Lens”, Ser. No: 09/602,013 filed Jun. 23, 2000;
“System, Apparatus, and Method for Correcting Vision Using Electro-Active Spectacles”, Ser. No. 09/602,012 filed Jun. 23, 2000; and
“System, Apparatus, and Method for Reducing Birefringence”, Ser. No. 09/603,736 filed Jun. 23, 2000.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of vision correction, and, more particularly, to a system, apparatus, and method for correcting vision using an electro-active lens.
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Blum Ronald D.
Dustin Dwight P.
Katzman Dan
E-Vision LLC
Hunton & Williams
Manuel George
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