Patent · US Expired

Stand magnifier and lens

US4944574A · kind A · utility

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15References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1988
Grant dateJul 31, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B3/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention discloses a bi-convex lens having aspheric surfaces, each of substantially identical curvature. The lens may be used in a stand magnifier which comprises a stand adapted to be supported on a surface and to which is attached or attachable such a magnifying lens. At least part of the stand and the lens is tiltable with respect to the surface in either direction from a position where the lens is parallel to the surface, preferably through an angle of up to 20.degree..

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