Apparatus for mounting a panoramic mirror

Details Apparatus for mounting a panoramic mirror Apparatus for mounting a panoramic mirror

2008-07-15

2008-07-15

Shafer, Ricky D (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

With mirror surface of varied radius

C359S871000, C359S725000, C396S021000, C348S036000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07399095

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a mounting apparatus for mounting a panoramic mirror in front of the focal point of a camera. The mounting apparatus comprises a conical optical stage configured to contact the mirror at an end point along the longitudinal axis. An optical masking spike is also disclosed which can be disposed along the longitudinal axis and extend at least partially into the interior of the conical optical stage. The conical optical stage and optical masking spike provide improved stability of the overall optic and reduce unwanted glare in images reflected to the camera.

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