Methods and devices for evaluating eyewear fit

US9507175B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9507175-B2
Application numberUS-201213652854-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 16, 2012
Priority dateOct 16, 2012
Publication dateNov 29, 2016
Grant dateNov 29, 2016

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Methods and tools for evaluating fit of eyewear are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes steps of evaluating coverage provided by an eyewear article on the face of the wearer and evaluating a gap formed between a peripheral edge of the eyewear article and the face of the wearer.

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What is claimed is: 1. A gauge for evaluating fit of an eyewear article, comprising: an elongate body having first and second major surfaces and first and second end portions; a first sphere having a diameter D 1 proximate the first end; and a second sphere having a diameter D 2 proximate the second end; wherein the first major surface is calibrated with a scale extending between the first and second end portions comprising a marked zero location and markings on each side…

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What does patent US9507175B2 cover?
Methods and tools for evaluating fit of eyewear are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes steps of evaluating coverage provided by an eyewear article on the face of the wearer and evaluating a gap formed between a peripheral edge of the eyewear article and the face of the wearer.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
3M Innovative Properties Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G02C13/003. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Nov 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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