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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7810936 | Microscope and dust treatment method for microscope A microscope includes an optical member; a movable member that moves so as to pass near the optical member at a time of observation operation of the microscope; and a dust removing member that is mounted on the movable member, and that exerts a function of removing ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7665855 | Rotating window A rotating window includes a circular base member, a transparent window, and a magneto-conductive element, which are assembled into an electric motor device. By this rotating window, area of transparent region of the transparent window is increased, an outer diamete... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7426339 | Waterproof housing A waterproof housing for storing a camera with a lens barrel includes, a cylindrical lens barrel storage section for storing the lens barrel portion with a through hole communicating the outside and inside of the waterproof housing; and a rotatable cylindrical opera... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7355140 | Method of and apparatus for multi-stage sorting of glass cullets A method and system for sorting different colored objects, preferably glass cullets, into separate groups of same colored objects comprising a plurality of sorting devices for receiving an input feed of different colored objects and sorting the different colored obj... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351929 | Method of and apparatus for high speed, high quality, contaminant removal and color sorting of glass cullet A system for sorting a mixed stream of different colored cullet into separate groups of same colored cullet comprises a light emitting source for transmitting light, such as white light, through a cullet, and a camera having a plurality of pixels for receiving light... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331971 | Living-body tissue removing apparatus A living-body tissue removing apparatus according to the present invention includes a grip portion, an inserting portion which is connected to the grip portion and is inserted in the body, an endoscope inserting channel which is arranged in the inserting portion and... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7092025 | Video camera adapter for providing decreased depth of focus The invention relates to a video camera having a camera housing (30), a first objective (12), through which light from a scene (14) to be picked up is guidable into the camera housing 30, a semiconductor sensor field (28), on which... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7021798 | Dental mirror The invention relates to mirrors for use in confined spaces which are subject to being covered by fluids and debris, principally dental mirrors, for use by dentists and similar medical professionals. The mirror assembly includes a head portion and a handle portion. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6996338 | Lens protection mechanism A lens protection mechanism, comprising: a rotating transparent disc; and at least one counter rotating object whose rotation substantially cancels out angular momentum caused by the rotation of the disc. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6786607 | Arrangement for storing and transporting at least one optical component In an arrangement for storing and transporting at least one optical component, it is the object of the invention to protect the optical components from contamination not only during their storage and transport, but also when installing them in operative condition in... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6738570 | Lens apparatus having vapor-resistant ventilation and optical instrument using lens apparatus A lens apparatus or optical instrument having a lens apparatus including a holding member that holds and moves a lens or a lens group in an optical axis direction, the holding member having a vent providing ventilation between the interior and the exterior of the le... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6731867 | Lens protection mechanism A lens protecting mechanism (104), comprising: a transparent disc (122) having a rim (118); a plurality of wheels that engage and support the rim; and at least one motor, coupled to at least one of said wheels to apply rotational force to said d... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6663245 | Apparatus for substrate cleaning of liquid crystal display and method for substrate cleaning using it Disclosed is an apparatus for substrate cleaning of liquid crystal display capable of desirably controlling the exhaust pressure and a method for substrate cleaning using it. The disclosed comprises a spin dry cup having a rotation device for rotating sub... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6338560 | Self-cleaning rotating mirrors A self-cleaning, rotating mirror includes a compressor assembly mounted to a cylinder of a rotating mirror. As the cylinder and mirror rotate, the compressor assembly also rotates causing a continuous flow of clean air to be passed over the surface of the... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6194129 | Method of manufacturing a master optical disk In a method of manufacturing a master optical disk, a photoresist applied to an optical disk substrate is coated with an optical film for converging recording light on the optical disk substrate in cooperation with a solid immersion lens body. The photore... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6096375 | Optical polarizer A reflective polarizer and a dichroic polarizer are combined to provide an improved optical polarizer. The dichroic and reflective polarizers are typically in close proximity to each other, and are preferably bonded together to eliminate the air gap betwe... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5953119 | Optical shutter assembly for trace element detector A shutter assembly for a trace element detector includes a shutter wheel having at least one window, and a drive mechanism coupled to the shutter wheel, wherein the drive mechanism rotates the shutter wheel to move the window between at least an outlet po... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5927010 | Air-driven rotating window An air-driven rotating window assembly mountable to one side of a viewing window. The rotating window assembly faces toward the working or weather exposed area and slings off, by centrifugal force, any debris that contacts the rotating window so as to mai... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5721639 | Viewing system for vehicles A viewing system for a vehicle has a mirror body protruding from a side of a vehicle, a light collecting element collecting light coming from the a rear field of view of the vehicle, a reflection element for reflecting light collected by the light-collect... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5654824 | Portable self-cleaning mirror apparatus and method A portable self-cleaning mirror having a disposable housing within which is located the rotatable reflective surface. A removably attachable reusable motor is combined to provide power to rotate the reflective surface/mirror. The reflective surface is rot... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5648867 | Lens system and photographic copier for rotating images An objective has a first group of lenses with a first optical axis and a second group of lenses with a second optical axis. The optical axes are offset from and parallel to one another. A pair of Porroprisms is disposed between the first lens group and th... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5631772 | Telescope provided with automatically opening and closing cover A telescope provided with an automatically opening and closing lens cover which obviates a protective cap attached to the main body. The telescope is provided with a lens hood disposed along a cylinder of the main body in such a manner as to be slidable f... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5546239 | Extendable rearview mirror An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle including an extendable mirror for improved rearward viewing is disclosed. Several embodiments of the rearview mirror assembly each comprise a mirror housing, a mirror disposed in the mirror housing, and ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5438447 | Optical deflector The improved optical deflector including a rotating shaft that is supported freely rotatable around the body of a motor, as well as an optical deflecting element and a magnet that are both fitted around the rotating shaft is further provided with a turbul... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5406419 | Airmotor powered remote adjustable mirror An air powered motor 10, mounted inside an outer cover 11 to effect the movement of a mirror 12 in one or more axis 35. The pneumatic motor is coaxial with a threaded and pivoted rod 13 and contains a rotor or ring gear 14 with vanes 15 arrayed around the... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5402264 | Cleaning apparatus for light tube in an optical inspection system An optical inspection system (10) has an inspection region (20) through which articles (12) pass and are illuminated by illumination (22) provided by an illumination source (30). The source is shielded from the inspection region by a protective shield or ... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5315333 | Camera lens shield Apparatus to spin a glass window in front of a camera lens so as to centrifugally throw off water and dirt. The window rotates in a pair of parallel bearing races at its circumference. Impeller blades between the bearing races spin with the window to forc... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5161055 | Rotating window A rotating window mounted directly to one side of a stationary, viewing window or panel without the need to cut a hole in the stationary window. The rotating window faces toward the working or weather-exposed area and slings off any water or other debris ... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5121256 | Lithography system employing a solid immersion lens A lithography system employing a solid immersion lens having a spherical surface to enhance its resolution is disclosed.... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5093748 | Portable rotating bathroom mirror The present invention provides for a portable water resistent rotating mirror device which may be conveniently affixed to a bathroom wall or placed on a counter surface and which prevents the accumulation of moisture on a rotating mirror in a high moistur... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5062700 | Rearview directional control device for rearview mirror A novel rearview directional control device for a rearview mirror, either a conventional rearview mirror or a self-cleaning rearview mirror, is provided. The present rearview directional control device for a conventional rearview mirror includes a mirror ... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5050975 | Double duty rearview mirror A rearview mirror includes a mirror body pivotally connecting thereto a securing frame mounting therein a rotatable carrier mounting therein a transparent glass capable of being set in rotation by an energized motor. When the securing frame is held agains... | 09/24/1991 |
| 4848886 | Submarine periscope systems A submarine periscope system has a mast head 7 with a casing 10 from which protrudes a shaft 16 carrying observation instruments which are protected by a housing 8. A seal arrangement 30 is provided at the interface between the casing 10 and shaft 16 whic... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4779944 | Integrated laser beam scanning system An integrated laser scanning system for scanning a modulated beam across an image surface, which may be a receptor on which the image is scanned, is provided by a rigid housing having a central plate and walls which define a plurality of cells on opposite... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4699478 | Self-cleaning rearview mirror An object of the present invention is to provide a self-cleaning rearview mirror, attached to the outside of many different kinds of vehicles. An advantage of the invention is that it provides a clear rearview for the drivers.... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4536064 | Clear view screen In a clear viewing screen of the kind comprising a fixed screen element; a disk-like screen element supported for rotation at the outside of the window; a motor for driving the rotatable disk-like screen element supported at the inside of the fixed screen... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4320937 | Rotatable motor vehicle mirror A rotatable mirror for a motor vehicle which embodies a rotor structure having passages which produce an aspirated air flow to cool the rotatable structure and supply heat transferred to the air for maintaining air surface clear of moisture.... | 03/23/1982 |
| 4261637 | Reciprocating mirror device A reflective device for use in a highly moisturized atmosphere is disclosed which comprises a moveable mirror, a housing for holding the mirror and a motor for moving the mirror with sufficient velocity to prevent accumulation of moisture droplets on the ... | 04/14/1981 |
| 4225212 | Outside rear vision mirror A rear-vision mirror for attachment to the outside of an automobile or other vehicle which is caused to spin by an electrical motor or relative wind to dislodge water, snow or ice. The mirror may be in the form of a disc or a cylinder.... | 09/30/1980 |
| 4136925 | Exterior-mounted rear rotary vision mirror for a vehicle An exterior rear vision mirror for a vehicle is rotated about its axis, within its housing, by an electric motor, and is restrained from significant vibration by a flexible drive from the motor to the center of the mirror, and by stabilizer ring coaxial w... | 01/30/1979 |
