US4020705A
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Coarse-fine focusing device for precision machinery
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1975-05-08
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Granted: 1977-05-03
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Expires: 1995-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A coarse-fine focusing device for precision machinery capable of accurate coarse and fine adjustments free from any play in which a gear fixed to a pinion shaft having a pinion is connected to a gear fixed to a fine adjustment shaft, to which a fine adjustment handle is mounted, by a reduction gear mechanism provided in a coarse adjustment handle which is mounted coaxially with said fine adjustment handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshimi Hayasaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:47
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B21/00; G02B21/24; G02B21/241; G02B21/242; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19023; Y10T74/19051; Y10T74/19056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A coarse-fine focusing device for a microscope comprising a sleeve fixed to the body of a microscope, a pinion shaft with a pinion rotatably fitted in said sleeve, a fine adjustment shaft rotatably fitted in said pinion shaft, right and left fine adjustment handles fixed at both ends of said fine adjustment shaft, right and left coarse adjustment handles provided coaxially with said fine adjustment handles and rotatably fitted to said sleeve, a gear fixed to said fine adjustment shaft, another gear provided to said pinion shaft, a reduction gear mechanism mounted to said coarse adjustment handle and connecting said two gears, a short bush arranged in parallel with said sleeve and fixed to said body, a gear shaft mounted to said bush and having gears at both ends thereof, and other two gear shafts respectively mounted to said right and left coarse adjustment handles and respectively having other gears meshing with said gears on said gear shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A coarse-fine focusing device for a microscope comprising a sleeve fixed to the body of a microscope, a pinion shaft with a pinion rotatably fitted in said sleeve, a fine adjustment shaft rotatably fitted in said pinion shaft, right and left fine adjustment handles fixed at both ends of said fine adjustment shaft, right and left coarse adjustment handles provided coaxially with said fine adjustment handles and rotatably fitted to said sleeve, a gear fixed to said fine adjustment shaft, another gear provided to said pinion shaft, a reduction gear mechanism mounted to said coarse adjustment handle and connecting said two gears, a short bush arranged in parallel with said sleeve and fixed to said body, a gear shaft mounted to said bush and having gears at both ends thereof, and other two gear shafts respectively mounted to said right and left coarse adjustment handles and respectively having other gears meshing with said gears on said gear shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
148 words
A coarse-fine focusing device for microscope comprising a sleeve fixed to the body of a microscope, a pinion shaft with a pinion rotatably fitted in said sleeve, a fine adjustment shaft rotatably fitted in said pinion shaft, right and left fine adjustment handles fixed at both ends of said fine adjustment shaft, right and left coarse adjustment handles provided coaxially with said fine adjustment handles and rotatably fitted to said sleeve, a first gear fixed to said fine adjustment shaft, a second gear provided to said pinion shaft, a reduction gear mechanism mounted to said coarse adjustment handle and connecting said first and second gears, and a hollow connecting shaft rotatably fitted between said pinion shaft and said fine adjustment shaft and concentrically with said pinion shaft and said fine adjustment shaft, said right and left coarse adjustment handles being fixed at both ends of said connecting shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
148 words
A coarse-fine focusing device for microscope comprising a sleeve fixed to the body of a microscope, a pinion shaft with a pinion rotatably fitted in said sleeve, a fine adjustment shaft rotatably fitted in said pinion shaft, right and left fine adjustment handles fixed at both ends of said fine adjustment shaft, right and left coarse adjustment handles provided coaxially with said fine adjustment handles and rotatably fitted to said sleeve, a first gear fixed to said fine adjustment shaft, a second gear provided to said pinion shaft, a reduction gear mechanism mounted to said coarse adjustment handle and connecting said first and second gears, and a hollow connecting shaft rotatably fitted between said pinion shaft and said fine adjustment shaft and concentrically with said pinion shaft and said fine adjustment shaft, said right and left coarse adjustment handles being fixed at both ends of said connecting shaft.
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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) | 1980-05-02 | 1980-11-01 | 1981-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-02 | 1984-11-01 | 1985-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-02 | 1988-11-01 | 1989-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |