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2005-05-10

2005-05-10

Dunn, Drew A. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Compound lens system

With image recorder

C359S362000, C359S432000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06891668

ABSTRACT:
A lens barrel includes a lens frame for supporting a photographing lens group, the lens frame including a guide bore which extends in a direction parallel to the optical axis; a support barrel, wherein the lens frame can be inserted into and removed from a front opening of the support barrel; a rod receiving portion formed inside the support barrel; a bracket detachably attached to a front end of the support barrel; and a guide rod provided on the bracket for guiding the lens frame to move relative to the support barrel in the optical axis direction, the guide rod engaging with the rod receiving portion when the bracket is attached to the support barrel. The lens group frame can be taken out of the support barrel through the front opening when the bracket having the guide rods is removed from the support barrel.

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English Language Abstract of JP Appln. No. 04-340907.
English Language Abstract of JP 2000-275518.
English Language Abstract of JP 8-146296.

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