Patent · US Expired

Auxiliary lens assembly with improved attachment to primary lens assembly

US7040749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 2004
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C2200/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A primary assembly includes a primary frame that secures a pair of primary lenses in position relative to one another. A primary extension is located on the outer periphery of each end of the primary frame and has an aperture formed therein extending generally parallel to the primary lenses. A pair of arms is connected to each one of the primary extensions by a hinge. An auxiliary assembly includes an auxiliary frame that secures a pair of auxiliary lenses in position relative to one another. A pair of auxiliary extensions is positioned on each end of the outer periphery of the auxiliary frame. The auxiliary extensions are adapted to be received in the apertures in the primary extensions, wherein the auxiliary assembly is removably secured to the primary assembly.

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