Method of processing a lens and means for use in the method

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451 43, 451390, 24575, 24577, B24B 100, B24B 13005

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ABSTRACT:
A method of processing a lens is disclosed. A lens blank and a lens block are each provided with a structured surface having a plurality of tapered elements. The lens blank is releasably attached to the lens block by pressing the structured surface of the lens blank against the structured surface of the lens block, followed by subjecting the mounted lens blank to lens processing operations.

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