Optical: systems and elements – Lens – With variable magnification
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Spector, David N. (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Lens
With variable magnification
C359S684000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11245665
ABSTRACT:
A zoom lens includes: a first lens group with a positive refractive power; a second lens group with a negative refractive power; a third lens group with a positive refractive power; a fourth lens group with a positive refractive power, which are arranged in this order from an object side of the zoom lens. The first lens group and the third lens group are positioned statically. The second lens group is moved for zooming the zoom lens. The fourth lens group is moved for correcting a focus movement caused by the zooming and is further moved for focusing the zoom lens. The second lens group is provided with: a negative lens in a meniscus shape; a negative lens; a positive lens; and a negative lens, which are arranged in this order from an objective side of the zoom lens.
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Cohen Pontani Lieberman & Pavane LLP
Konica Minolta Opto Inc.
Spector David N.
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