Lens alignment and positioning method and apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5080482
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07529632

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A method and apparatus for aligning and positioning a lens such that the optical and/or cylinder axis of the lens is precisely aligned with a fixture for the purpose of assembly or further mechanical operations such as machining and polishing. According to another aspect of the invention, the lens apex is precisely positioned a constant distance from a reference point. In order to implement the above, a method and apparatus is disclosed for optically aligning and positioning lenses using digitzed video imaging, an X-Y-Z micron stage and a microprocessor (or computer) capable of performing image analysis.

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BENZ RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION6447 PARKLAND DRIVE P O BOX 1839 SARASOTA FL 34243

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Richard W Myakka City, FL 12 459
Benz, Patrick H Sarasota, FL 54 617
Bumpus, Peter B Sarasota, FL 1 21
Eckles, IV Andrew J Sarasota, FL 1 21
Grant, Stephen R Sarasota, FL 8 49

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