Patent References 2638810 3910676 Security viewing device Observation port assembly Specimen-holder system for upright microscopes Patent #: 4431276 InventorApplicationNo. 308794 filed on 02/09/1989US Classes:359/503, EXTENDED SPACING STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL ELEMENTS49/171, Viewing, ventilating, or packet passage359/819Lens mountsExaminersPrimary: Arnold, Bruce Y.Assistant: Kachmarik, Ronald M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesG02B 007/00G02B 009/10 E06B 007/28 AbstractThe present invention provides a viewing device, said device being positioned within the outer and inner surfaces of an entry door, to ascertain the identity of prospective entrants from within the confines of a dewlling. The device includes on the outer surface of the door a turret wherein at least four ports retain a like series of wide angles lenses. One of said ports and its lens is situated axially along a line from the eyepiece for straight ahead viewing, while the three ports and complimentary lenses are situated radially at right angles in relation to said axial port so as to give complete views of the area below and to the right and left of the doorway. A mirror, being positioned by a cam means, transmits the light and hence the image from each port to the user within the dwelling. By repositioning the mirror, the user may ascertain the presence and identity of visitors within a complete one hundred eighty degree field before the door. | |