Optics: eye examining – vision testing and correcting – Eye examining or testing instrument – Objective type
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2008-07-15
Sugarman, Scott J. (Department: 2873)
Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting
Eye examining or testing instrument
Objective type
C351S200000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07399081
ABSTRACT:
A multifunction ophthalmic apparatus, capable of efficiently measuring and examining eye characteristics respectively, has an measurement part including a unit blowing fluid to a cornea via a nozzle for measuring intraocular pressure of an examinee's eye, a reflection member having a reflection surface, arranged insertably and removably between the eye and the nozzle, an examination part storing an optical system, which photo-receives reflection light from the eye reflected by the member for examination, a main body storing the parts, a first unit moving the body relative to the eye in working distance direction, a second unit moving the measurement part relative to the body in the direction, a third moving unit inserting and removing the member, a device for emitting a switching signal between a first mode for examination and a second mode for measurement, and a unit controlling driving of the second and third moving units on the signal.
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Honda Naoto
Kurachi Mikio
Mimura Yoshiaki
Kananen Ronald P.
Nidek Co. Ltd.
Pinkney Dawayne A
Rader & Fishman & Grauer, PLLC
Sugarman Scott J.
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