Patent ID: 7029378
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: B23C,B24B,B24D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tool for shaping and polishing a peripheral edge of an eyeglass lens, comprising: a longitudinally extending body rotatable on the axis thereof, said body having a proximal portion securable to a shaft and a distal portion; a first cutter extending axially and radially from said distal portion, said first cutter having a first blade for shaping an edge of a lens, said distal portion having a first diameter defined by said first blade; a polishing hub secured to and extending coaxially from said distal portion and rotatable therewith, said polishing hub having a coating for polishing the edge of the lens; and a second cutter secured to and extending coaxially from said polishing hub and rotatable therewith, said second cutter having a second blade for shaping the edge of the lens, said second blade defining a second diameter less than said first diameter.