Aska 9000 collection features a proprietary screw-less hinge design that functions like a spring hinge.

Nu-Clip’s Aska 9000 series has just won a U.S. patent for its unique mounting system. The lightweight clips are available in a range of colors.

The unique wire lens mounting system enable opticians to use any lens material. The use of surgical grade stainless steel with ion-plating process allows Aska 9000 to achieve ultra light weight and be able to withstand any type of extreme climate in maintaining its colors.

The series has just received a U.S. pa­tent; patents are pending in Europe, and many countries in Asia, according to Paul Chen, NuClip’s vice president of marketing.

Said Chen, “The ‘wire’lens mounting system enables opticians to recover their mistake if they cutthe lens too small or groove the lens too deep, by changing the length of the wire. Unlike most other competitors who must use polycarbonate lenses, Aska collection can use anymaterial of lenses without worrying about chipping the lenses. It also features a propriatary hinge design that function like a spring hinge without any screw.”

Styles within the Aska 9000 Series are priced $79 to the dispenser. The company is launching 16 ophthalmic models, in four colors each, during Vision Expo West and the company is targeting higher-end optical stores and ECP practices.