Apparatus to enable hands-free use of a long-distance magnifying device
US6247205A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/344
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for enabling hands-free use of a device for magnifying a long-distance event, such as binoculars, includes a base member, a first attachment member, and a second attachment member. The first attachment member is connected to the base member and is adapted to removably attach the apparatus to an article of headgear, such as a brimmed cap. The second attachment member is connected to the base member and is adapted to removably attach the apparatus to the magnifying device. The apparatus includes adjustable portions such as hinges so that the position of the binoculars may be adjusted by the user when the apparatus is attached to the cap.
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