Apparatus for positioning a magnifying lens
US6595635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/1394
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A clip having an upper positioning member and a lower positioning member is disclosed for removably attaching a magnifying lens to a visor or brim of a hat. A carriage having a sliding portion and a supporting portion is slideably positioned with the lower positioning member. One end of a link is pivotably positioned with the supporting portion of the carriage. A holding member is pivotably positioned with the other end of the link. The holding member is movable between a rest position, a gripping position to grip the magnifying lens and a flexed position to facilitate removal of the magnifying lens.
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