Modular view lens attachment for micro video imaging camera

Claim 1

In a miniature video camera of the type having a proximal housing containing a CCD and video transmitter, the combination comprising: an inner body having a focusing lens therein formed with a distal opening and proximal attachment means to connect said inner body to the housing with said focusing lens focused on the CCD; a module comprising an outer body shaped to fit around said inner body, a distal magnifying lens for receiving an image through an open distal end of said outer body, and an image conduit optical segment fixed in said inner body to receive the output of said magnifying lens, said image conduit optical segment fitting into the distal opening in said inner body and transmitting light to said focusing lens; a sleeve-like CCD body receiving the distal end of the proximal CCD housing, including first locating means for orienting the proximal CCD housing relative to said CCD body and second locating means for orienting said CCD body relative to said inner body; a retainer ring surrounding said CCD body; first cooperating means connecting the proximal end of said outer body to the distal end of said retainer ring; a hollow rear body for receiving the proximal end of said CCD body; and second cooperating means connecting the proximal end of said CCD housing to the distal end of said rear body.