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Optical instrument, in particular binoculars

US4993820A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 1988
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/16
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The optical instrument, in particular binoculars, is characterized by exhibiting an integral stable inner housing including the eyepiece tube, the objective tube, the prism seat and possibly the hinge mechanism. The inner housing is encased in plastic foam which determines the outer contour of the instrument.

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