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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7885001 | Tilt lock mechanism and method for a moveable optical or display device An optical device may include at least one optical element and a coupling section adapted to control relative movement between the at least one optical element and the coupling section. The coupling section may include an engaging element and a detent mechanism adap... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7365905 | Collimated optical system An optical system provides a lens cell having a generally cylindrical lens cell body and an optical lens system therein. The lens cell body has a lens cell central longitudinal axis and a lens cell optical axis, eccentrically offset from the lens cell central longit... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7339730 | Assembly and method for head-up display (HUD) tray harmonization There is provided a head-up display (HUD) tray harmonization assembly, including a mount alignment jig (MAJ) having a first end and a second end, the first end being connectable to an adjustable tray affixed in an aircraft front cabin at spaced-apart relationship to... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7315254 | Proximity detector for night vision goggles shut-off A night vision device is disclosed. The device includes a housing that houses an intensifier tube and a proximity sensor mounted on the housing. An ON/OFF switch is operatively coupled to the intensifier tube and to the proximity sensor such that operation of the ON... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7294820 | Night vision system including field replaceable image intensifier tube A night vision goggle system is provided having an image intensifier tube that may be installed or replaced without requiring realignment of the optics. The image intensifier tube is coupled to a first locating feature that is in a predetermined relationship to the ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7275822 | Progressive addition lenses with adjusted image magnification The invention provides a method for increasing the magnification of a lens without changing the dioptric power. The method of the invention uses a measurement or an estimate of an individual's retinal function in designing the lens to provide the magnification neede... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7259908 | Arrangement of operating elements on a microscope What is described is a microscope comprising at least one rotary knob, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, for operation of actuating elements and comprising a plurality of buttons for control of electrical components, said buttons being arranged in the re... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253952 | Handsfree fieldglasses having full field of view Handsfree fieldglasses providing increased clarity and magnification of a visual target in an outdoor application are disclosed. The handsfree fieldglasses can include eyeglasses, binoculars, and a customized connector coupling the eyeglasses and binoculars. The eye... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7253949 | Stereo microscope A stereo microscope includes two oculars mounted at one end of a housing and an objective lens mounted at an opposite end of the housing. Between the opposite ends of the housing is a rotatably mounted lens magnification changer with three series of bores extending ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7234173 | Helmet attachment apparatus and methods Helmet attachment apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for attaching a device to a helmet includes a first shell member coupled to a second shell member by at least one expandable member. The first and second shell members are adapted... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7219370 | Helmet mounting systems Pivoting helmet mounts for an optical device are provided. In one aspect, a breakaway connector which is selectively configurable between breakaway and nonbreakaway configurations is provided. In a further aspect, a strap mount system for securing the helmet mount t... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207531 | Head manipulable binocular microscope support A support for a medical instrument such as a binocular microscope including a plurality of piviotally connected arms connected to a wall, ceiling or vertical support mount. One of said arms being vertical and having ball joints at opposite ends, one connected to an ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7177087 | Compound asperic ocular for riflescope An ocular or eyepiece lens assembly for a riflescope or spotting scope or other types of telescopic optical systems which may include a three element lens assembly comprised of materials of three different refractive indices, at least one of the lens elements compos... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7173237 | Ruggedized digital low-light viewing device A digital low-light viewing device comprises a housing having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end defining an optical input aperture and the second end defining an optical output aperture; an infra-red camera assembly responsive to low intensity li... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168821 | Lens assembly with light mountable on head covering Provided is a device mountable on a head covering. The device comprises a flexible clamp comprising an elongated gap open to its rear, a lower receptacle, two recessed slides at both outer sides of the receptacle, and a toothed-section on a top of the receptacle; a ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7107624 | Headmount apparatus for attaching and supporting devices A headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon which is comprised of a mounting shell having at least one pad and having at least one mounting surface to which the vision enhancing equipment is mounted, where at least one pad is configured t... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7106509 | Filter for enhancing vision and/or protecting the eyes and method of making a filter The selective filtering of light by polarization interference may be used to enhance vision and/or protect eyes from harmful light rays. For example, such filtering may be used in sunglasses, color corrective eyewear or protective eyewear. The selective filtering of... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097300 | Sports binocular assembly A binocular assembly that includes a hands free support mechanism for supporting a lens element like a pair of binoculars in front of the user's eyes without using any use of the user's hands. The hands-free support mechanism can include an adjustable head securing ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7088506 | Compact spotting scope with side focus control A compact spotting scope includes a housing with an outer surface having a grasping region sized and shaped to fit in the palm of a user's hand so that the spotting scope can be held at eye level with one hand in an ergonomic arm and wrist position for steady suppor... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7072107 | Modular panoramic night vision goggles A modular binocular-like vision assembly (300) has individual interconnecting inner (320, 330) and outer (310, 340) optical modules. Each module is separately sealed and self-contained and includes image intensifier means for converting incoming... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7031068 | Sports binocular visor assembly and method A hands-free binocular visor headgear for viewing sporting and other events where it is desirable to use binoculars but also have the free use of the hands. An adjustable head securing device secures the unit to the user's head. Binoculars or other optics are attach... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7004582 | Electronically enabled eyewear A wearable audio interface includes a support for positioning the plurality of speakers juxtaposed to and spaced from the ears of a wearer. The audio device can include wireless networking electronics so as to allow the device to interact with other wireless network... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6983870 | Suspended article hold down system A suspended article hold down system for suspending articles such as binoculars, cameras, and eyeglasses that are commonly attached to neck straps, by shoulder straps and then providing a hold down strap to extend across such an article suspended by the shoulder str... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6957449 | Rotatable helmet mount A helmet mount for a night vision device is provided having means to attached to headgear, such as a helmet, wherein the mount is rotatable between a use position and a stowed position about an axis that is substantially parallel to the attachment means. In one embo... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6940642 | Apparatus and method for stabilizing an optical tube on a base An apparatus and method for stabilizing an optical tube on a base wherein a tension adjuster adapted to adjust the tension between the optical tube and sideboard of the base is secured between a the optical tube and the sideboard. By turning the tension adjuster, te... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6927906 | Binocular telescope with photographing function A binocular telescope with a photographing function includes a pair of telescopic optical systems, a casing for receiving the telescopic optical systems, and the casing has outer-side end portions. A camera system includes a photographing optical system, and a solid... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6924933 | Binoculars A mechanism for focal adjustment and dipotric deviation adjustment in binoculars. The mechanism includes: a first focal adjustment lens system; a second focal adjustment lens system; a focal adjustment shaft that performs a focal adjustment by causing the first foca... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6924931 | Line of sight adjustment for night vision binoculars A support for adjusting the line of sight of a night vision monocular. The support has a shelf that is supported relative to a user's eyes and a flange that is coupled to the shelf and rotatable relative to the shelf. The support also has a shaft supporting the mono... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6912727 | Head harness for night vision device A head harness for supporting a night vision device is provided. The head harness includes a frame assembly and padding coupled to the frame assembly. The padding is configured to contact at least one of a forehead and a cheek of the face of a user of the head harne... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6882471 | Optical display assembly clamp A viewer device (G) has at least one monocular assembly (10) having a focus ring (12) that is accessible externally for adjusting optical focus of the viewer (G). A clamping assembly (18) for the viewer includes a band (20) that is contro... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6785046 | Zoom monocular and viewing screen A viewing device (10) adapted to be held at eye level by an apparatus (14) comprises a housing (16) designed to fit within a tray (12) of the apparatus (14), two eyepieces (22) mounted to a proximal end (24) of the ho... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6775060 | Bioptic telescope system embedded into a spectacle lens The invention relates to apparatus and methods for increasing visual acuity through the use of a bioptic telescope which is at least partially embedded in a spectacle lens. In one embodiment, the telescope includes a vision lens having a vision axis and a first surf... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6768584 | Devices adapted to be held at eye level by apparatus A viewing device (10) adapted to be held at eye level by an apparatus (14) comprises a housing (16) designed to fit within a tray (12) of the apparatus (14), two eyepieces (22) mounted to a proximal end (24) of the ho... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6728030 | Electronic binoculars having a single display Electronic binoculars comprise a body containing an electronic camera having an electromechanical zoom, a single display, a power source, and electronics for modifying the output of the camera, including a variable electronic zoom. A lens is positioned between the u... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6667832 | Loupe hinge for magnification viewer A magnification viewer includes magnification loupes, which may be attached to the bridge of a pair of spectacles by a hinge/bridge mount. A main hinge tab is pivotally connected to mount, whereby the magnification loupes may be raised and lowered from th... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6662370 | Night vision device helmet mount A helmet plate for interfacing between a helmet having a frontally located obstruction and a mount adjustment assembly for a night vision device. The helmet plate is comprised of a support portion having a band and a cavity for overlying the obstruction a... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6614603 | Sports binocular visor assembly and method A hands-free binocular visor headgear for viewing sporting and other events where it is desirable to use binoculars but also have the free use of the hands. An adjustable head securing device secures the unit to the user's head. Binoculars or other optics... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6606192 | Astronomical viewing equipment An astronomical viewing instrument with a helmet-mounted optical assembly comprising a pair of binocular tubes, each with an objective lens, attached to a base plate. The base plate is connected via a first hinge to the helmet worn by the viewer. The bino... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6580555 | Adjustable eyepiece for a viewing device An adjustable eyepiece for a viewing device includes a diopter ring with at least one cam follower mounted to the diopter ring and a cam sleeve axially aligned with the diopter ring. The cam sleeve is positioned around a tubular portion of the diopter rin... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6549337 | Binoculars having objectives spaced apart at a fixed distance and adjustable eyepieces Binoculars have a pair of objective units for forming an image separated with a fixed spacing, a pair of erecting prism units for transforming the image received from the pair of objective units to an erect image, and a pair of eyepiece units. Each of the... | 04/15/2003 |
