US3877778A
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Apparatus for adjusting an optical observation instrument
Assignee: Rheinmetall Air Defence AG
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Filing: 1974-07-29
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Granted: 1975-04-15
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Expires: 1994-07-29
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for adjusting an optical observation device or instrument, preferably a binocular microscope, the optical component of which is elevationally adjustable at a stationary carrier or support component. At the carrier or support component there are arranged two mirrors or reflectors which successively deflect the field of vision of the observation instrument. One of the reflectors or mirrors is held in an adjustable position at the carrier component and the other reflector or mirror is secured at one end of an adjustment element, the other end of which is constructed as a mouth piece and the hinged mounting of the adjustment element at the support component permits of a random adjustment of the mirror secured to the adjustment element.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Heller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:21
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B21/00; G02B21/18; G02B21/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
An apparatus for adjusting an optical observation instrument having an optical component elevationally adjustable at a stationary carrier component, the improvement comprising two reflectors supported at the carrier component for successively deflecting the field of vision of the observation instrument, means for retaining the one reflector in an adjustable position at the carrier component, an adjustment element having a first end and a second end, the other reflector being secured at the first end of the adjustment element, the other end of said adjustment element being constructed as a mouth piece, and means for hingedly mounting the adjustment element at the carrier component for enabling a random adjustment of the reflector secured at the adjustment element, the mouth piece being spaced from said optical observation instrument for engagement by a person''s mouth whereby said other reflector can be adjusted by movement of the mouthpiece to vary the field of view simultaneously observed by the person through said optical observation instrument.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
An apparatus for adjusting an optical observation instrument having an optical component elevationally adjustable at a stationary carrier component, the improvement comprising two reflectors supported at the carrier component for successively deflecting the field of vision of the observation instrument, means for retaining the one reflector in an adjustable position at the carrier component, an adjustment element having a first end and a second end, the other reflector being secured at the first end of the adjustment element, the other end of said adjustment element being constructed as a mouth piece, and means for hingedly mounting the adjustment element at the carrier component for enabling a random adjustment of the reflector secured at the adjustment element, the mouth piece being spaced from said optical observation instrument for engagement by a person''s mouth whereby said other reflector can be adjusted by movement of the mouthpiece to vary the field of view simultaneously observed by the person through said optical observation instrument.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein at least one of the mounting means for the adjustment element is constructed as a hinge joint in the form of a ball-and-socket joint.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein the adjustment element has a central portion constructed as a substantially straight rod which is guided by a ball of the ball-and-socket joint.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-14 | 1978-10-14 | 1979-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-14 | 1982-10-14 | 1983-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-14 | 1986-10-14 | 1987-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |