System and method for aligning reference marks on a lens...

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2006-07-25

2006-07-25

Sugarman, Scott J. (Department: 2873)

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Spectacles and eyeglasses

Ophthalmic lenses or blanks

Reexamination Certificate

active

07080907

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed invention relates to a system and method for aligning reference marks defining the optical center or major reference point on a lens blank with a series of alignment marks, or “fiducials”. The fiducials comprise first and second alignment bars displayed on a display operably associated with a computer, and overlay the reference marks, also displayed on the display. The fiducials may be adjusted to accurately precisely align the lens blank.

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