Method and apparatus for head-mounted optical magnification

Details Method and apparatus for head-mounted optical magnification Method and apparatus for head-mounted optical magnification

1998-05-11

2000-02-22

Epps, Georgia

Optical: systems and elements

Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels

By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface

359632, 359407, G02B 2714, G02B 2300

Patent

active

060287101

ABSTRACT:
An optical device that can be either permanently or temporarily affixed to a headgear, such as a cap or a visor, is disclosed. The optical device comprises right and left barrels or lens holders, each of which is non-adjustable or if adjustable is joined to a gear assembly. The barrels may be joined separately to the gear assembly in some embodiments. The gear assembly includes a knob for moving the lens for focus adjustments. By using the optical device of the present invention, the user does not have to continuously hold the optical device in close proximity to the eyes to view distant objects or require constant focusing. The optical device may be used for indoor or outdoor events.

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