Optics: measuring and testing – Crystal or gem examination
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
Crystal or gem examination
Reexamination Certificate
active
07088434
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, system and method for providing spot lighting for observing a gemstone is presented. In particular, the spot lighting provided by the invention allows for observing of the fire of a gemstone, i.e. the visible effects of light dispersion into separate colors. The apparatus includes a tube for receiving a portion of a multi-spectral light source, and a mask coupled to the tube for blocking other portions of the light source. By selecting the proper tube dimensions and aligning the tube with both the light source at an inlet and a gemstone at an outlet, the spot lighting source provides direct lighting for isolating and accentuating the effects of fire.
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Gilbertson Alvan
Johnson Mary L.
Rosenthal David
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP
Gemological Institute of America, Inc.
Punnoose Roy M.
Smith Andrew V.
Toatley , Jr. Gregory J.
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