Optical: systems and elements – Lens – With reflecting element
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-08
2005-03-08
Dunn, Drew A. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Lens
With reflecting element
C359S725000, C359S727000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06865029
ABSTRACT:
An imaging device includes a convex mirror for reflecting incident light representing an object, the convex mirror having a shape of solid of revolution; an imaging mechanism for taking an image represented by reflected light from the convex mirror; and an optical member for guiding the incident light toward the convex mirror and guiding the reflected light toward the imaging mechanism, the optical member being in close-contact with the convex mirror.
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Kako Noritoshi
Kumata Kiyoshi
Kuriyama Akihiko
Conlin David G.
Dunn Drew A.
Edwards & Angell LLP
Hartnell, III George W.
Pritchett Joshua L
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