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Multi-focus system for a low light level vision apparatus

US5175651A · kind A · utility

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12References
29Claims
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Filing dateMar 1, 1991
Grant dateDec 29, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C7/041
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A night vision apparatus 10 includes a first focusing refracting lens 28 which focuses light rays 29 from distant scene 14 onto a light intensifier 30. The kinoform 40 or bifringent lens 78 are disposed in the light path to allow light rays 35 from near scene 18, 20, 22 and 24 to be focused onto light intensifier 30 to form a multi-focus night vision apparatus with increased depth of focus.

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