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Document | Title | Date |
20080204866 | Apparatus and Method for Optically Combining at Least Three Light Beams - At least three incoming light beams ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080204867 | Bottle telescope - A hand-held telescope or binocular built into a bottle or consumable drink container includes a high quality objective lens; an adjustable focus eye lens; and, optionally, a connector ring to form a binocular; a jacket, sleeve or cuzzi containing information regarding, for example, sporting or scientific events; a baffle to minimize extraneous light from disturbing observational clarity; and a holographic bottle label that portrays sporting or scientific figures in three dimensions. | 08-28-2008 |
20080259447 | Spectroscopy of exoplanets from a ground-based telescope - In a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an optical device comprises a telescope and a pipescope arranged as a spatial filter to light propagated through the telescope, to confine a field of view to θ | 10-23-2008 |
20090015914 | SCANNING WIDE FIELD TELESCOPE AND METHOD - A scanning wide-field telescope includes a primary reflecting mirror and a corrector assembly. The corrector assembly corrects light beams for spherical aberration imposed on the light beams by the primary reflecting mirror. The corrector assembly is located between the primary reflecting mirror and a viewing end of the telescope, and is configured to move to multiple optical focal points of the primary reflecting mirror. | 01-15-2009 |
20090128899 | OPTICAL SYSTEM PROVIDING OPTICAL MAGNIFICATION - An optical system for the magnification of an object presented to an image receiver. The optical system includes a frame configured to position at least one optical element between the object and the image receiver. The optical element includes a plurality of Galilean telescopes supported on a substrate, each Galilean telescope being composed of a positive lens and negative lens, the positive lens being further distanced from the image receiver than the negative lens when the object element is positioned between the object and image receiver. Each of the Galilean telescopes has an axis substantially parallel to the axis of the other Galilean telescopes in the optical system such that light passing through each of the plurality of Galilean telescopes is substantially collimated. Ideally, each negative lens is positioned on a substrate to be on a spherical radius whose center of curvature is substantially at the image receiver. | 05-21-2009 |
20090135478 | TELESCOPIC TUBE - A telescopic tube includes an upper section tube and a lower section tube that are provided coaxially with each other. A plurality of connecting rods is provided between the upper and lower section tubes in parallel to the axis of the tube. Via the connecting rods, the upper section tube or the lower section tube can slide telescopically in the axial direction of the tube, thereby extending or retracting the tube. | 05-28-2009 |
20090195871 | METHOD OF DETERMINING ORIENTATION OF A TELESCOPE - An automatic telescope ( | 08-06-2009 |
20090231693 | Device and Method for Demonstrating Optical Effects - An optical system includes two lens systems, one that provides viewing of an object with relatively no spherical aberration, and another that provides viewing of the object with significant spherical aberration. Preferably, both lens systems provide viewing of the object with relatively no chromatic aberration. The optical system may have the configuration of binoculars. | 09-17-2009 |
20090244699 | REMOTE CONTROLLED TELESCOPE LENS COVER FOR SMALL TELESCOPES - The present invention relates to a remote-controlled telescope lens cover and a telescope fitted with the same. | 10-01-2009 |
20090257118 | BEAM-SHAPING TELESCOPE - A beam shaping telescope includes two mirrors having rotationally symmetric curvature inclined to the optical axis of the telescope. By selecting an appropriate curvature, spacing, and inclination of the mirrors, the telescope can be used to transform an astigmatic laser beam having a non-circular cross section into a circular beam having essentially zero astigmatism. | 10-15-2009 |
20090303586 | TELESCOPE - A telescope has a joint for universally bearing an optical assembly in relation to a housing. The joint is designed as an elastic spring joint. | 12-10-2009 |
20100014160 | Extendable telescope - An extendable telescope comprises a main barrel having a compensation lens group thereinside; an auxiliary barrel slidably disposed within the main barrel, the auxiliary barrel having a main lens group thereinside corresponding to the compensation lens group; and an assembling structure disposed on an end of the main barrel, the assembling structure being corresponding to the compensation lens group and the main lens group. Further, an image capturing unit can be assembled on the assembling structure. By the above-mentioned structure, no moment generates on the end of the main barrel and thus the main barrel and the auxiliary barrel carry their straight states to maintain the precision of the focal length. | 01-21-2010 |
20100039702 | Weapon sight - A weapon sight of the kind comprising a lens having a partially reflecting surface, a light source spaced from the lens for emitting light towards said reflecting surface to produce a light spot by direct imaging of said light source on said surface to be superimposed on a target when sighting through the lens. For adjustment of the location of the light spot on the reflecting surface when observed from a defined fixed position, the sight includes a device for displacement of the light source, comprising a miniature drive motor or element operatively connected with the light source. | 02-18-2010 |
20100097697 | HOLDING APPARATUS, TELESCOPE, AND OPTICAL APPARATUS - A holding apparatus for holding an optical element includes: a barrel; a first member having one end connected to the barrel, and an opposite end located apart from the one end in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the barrel and outside the barrel; a second member passing through the hole and having one end connected to the opposite end of the first member and the other end located apart from the opposite end of the first member in the direction and inside the barrel. Their linear expansion coefficients and dimensions are configured so that the opposite end of the second member is in contact with a side of the optical element, and the amounts of displacement of the side of the optical element and the opposite end of the second member due to a change in temperature correspond to each other. | 04-22-2010 |
20100123951 | LOW BACKGROUND FLUX TELESCOPE - A telescope design is disclosed that has at least some of its interior facing surfaces configured with corner reflectors, so that a detector operatively coupled to the telescope views itself, instead of those surfaces. The corner reflectors may be on, for example, interior facing surfaces of a conventional baffle appended to the telescope and/or minor supports or other structures inside the telescope housing that are within the detector's FOV. Likewise, the corner reflectors may be on interior facing surfaces of a baffle that is integrated into the telescope housing. In some such cases, the integrated baffle can be configured as both a baffle and a mirror support. The integrated baffle can be shaped to the F-cone between minors of a given telescope design, and/or configured to minimize or otherwise reduce the total obscuration of the baffle to improve the optical throughput. | 05-20-2010 |
20100232014 | OPTICAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE - An optical transmission device including a driving unit having a transmitting member, a guide member, a frame, a clipping unit and a flexible member is disclosed. The clipping unit has a main clip engaging with one side of the transmitting member, and a sub-clip engaging with the other side of the transmitting member. The flexible member pushes the main clip to the sub-clip, so that the sub-clip radially and axially approaches the transmitting member. | 09-16-2010 |
20100290111 | ASTROMETRY AND PHOTOMETRY WITH CORONAGRAPHS - In a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an optical device comprises a telescope, a coronagraph device coupled to the telescope and having a focal plane occulting mask to provide a coronagraphic image, and a reticulate grid element arranged in a light path propagated through the telescope, at a location relative to the coronagraphic image, to create controlled fiducial spots in the coronagraphic image. | 11-18-2010 |
20110188113 | REMOTE LENS UNIT ASSEMBLY FOR LASER DOPPLER VELOCIMETER - An assembly structure and method for housing a remote lens unit assembly of a laser Doppler velocimeter. The housing includes one or more transceiver telescopes and an optical window. The transceiver telescopes are aligned such that optical beams from the mounted optical transceiver telescopes cross paths at the optical window. The housing is mountable on a wind turbine. | 08-04-2011 |
20110222148 | HOLDING APPARATUS AND OPTICAL APPARATUS - The present invention provides a holding apparatus including a structure and configured to hold an object so that a distance from a reference point of the structure to a reference point of the object in a direction along a reference axis is kept at a constant value, the holding apparatus including a plurality of holding members, each being supported by the structure, including an inclined surface that is inclined relative to a plane orthogonal to the reference axis, and being configured to hold the object via the inclined surface, wherein the inclined surfaces are inclined so that the distance falls within a tolerance even if temperature of the object and the plurality of holding members change. | 09-15-2011 |
20110228386 | LOW ORDER ADAPTIVE OPTICS BY TRANSLATING SECONDARY MIRROR OF OFF-APERTURE TELESCOPE - In one or more embodiments, a beam control apparatus and method for correcting aberrations include an off-aperture telescope configured to receive a beam of electromagnetic energy, wherein the telescope includes a first optical element and a second optical element. The second optical element is configured to be translated in three orthogonal axes, and a wavefront error sensor is configured to detect aberrations in the beam and to provide a wavefront error signal in response thereto. A processor is configured to provide a correction signal in response to the wavefront error signal, and an actuator is coupled to the second optical element and configured, in response to the wavefront error signal, to selectively translate the second optical element in one or more of three substantially orthogonal directions corresponding to the three orthogonal axes. | 09-22-2011 |
20110261448 | HOLDING APPARATUS, OPTICAL APPARATUS, AND TELESCOPE - The present invention provides a holding apparatus for holding an optical element with an edge whose thickness increases or decreases inwardly, the apparatus including a barrel having an internal diameter larger than an external diameter of the optical element, a support configured to support and position the optical element relative to the barrel via a first surface of the edge in a direction of an axis of the barrel, and a restriction device including a regulation member which faces a second surface of the edge opposite to the first surface in the direction of the axis, is apart from the second surface if an amount of decentering of the optical element is less than a predetermined amount within a tolerance, and contacts with the second surface if the amount of decentering reaches the predetermined amount, and configured to restrict decentering of the optical element. | 10-27-2011 |
20120069431 | OPTICAL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CONNECTING BRIDGE - The invention relates to an optical assembly comprising a connecting bridge to link up two optical units. The optical units are electronically connected to an analyzer. The connecting bridge is fitted each time with at least one coupling for each optical unit, said coupling making it possible—besides a mechanical coupling action—transmission of electronic signals and/or setting up an electric connection. | 03-22-2012 |
20120154907 | Adjustment device for optical systems - An adjustment tower for telescopic sights includes a first adjustment device and a second adjustment device, which are capable of rotating independently of one another relative to a base. The first adjustment device can be rotated in an adjustment position and has a secured position in which it is secured against rotation. The first adjustment device is also axially movable relative to the base to a limited extent such that in the adjustment position, the adjustment device projects further out of the second adjustment device than in the secured position. The tower further includes a stored-energy device that exerts an axial force on the first adjustment device from the secured position in the direction of the adjustment position. | 06-21-2012 |
20120218632 | REMOTE LENS UNIT ASSEMBLY FOR LASER DOPPLER VELOCIMETER - An assembly structure and method for housing a remote lens unit assembly of a laser Doppler velocimeter. The housing includes one or more transceiver telescopes and an optical window. The transceiver telescopes are aligned such that optical beams from the mounted optical transceiver telescopes cross paths at the optical window. The housing is mountable on a wind turbine. | 08-30-2012 |
20120236400 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OPTICAL ASSEMBLY HAVING AT LEAST TWO OPTICAL FUNCTIONAL SURFACES, AN OPTICAL DEVICE AND UNIT FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method for producing an optical assembly, comprising at least two optical functional surfaces arranged in a fixed positional relationship to one another on a common supporting structure, wherein by means of a processing machine, in various process steps, at least two optical functional surfaces and at least one reference structure having a defined and measurable relative position to the optical functional surfaces are produced. The supporting structure remains rigidly connected to the processing machine until said process steps have been completed, and wherein the optical functional surfaces are then measured relative to the at least one reference structure, and any deviation from a target shape and target position is determined, after which said process steps are repeated at least once with modified actuation of the processing machine. The invention further relates to an optical device comprising an optical assembly produced in this way and to a unit for carrying out such a method. | 09-20-2012 |
20120257275 | THERMAL WAKE CONTROL - Thermal wake proximate to an optical element of a telescope may be reduced. Signal(s) related to respective temperatures of support struts supporting the optical element may be generated. The respective temperatures of the support struts may be determined based on the signal(s). Individual support struts may be heated based on the respective temperatures of the support struts. Heating a given support strut may cause the given support strut to thermally expand. Individual support struts may be at least partially enclosed with corresponding shrouds. Airspaces may be disposed between individual support struts and the corresponding shrouds. Heat emitted in the airspaces by the support struts may be ejected away from the optical element to prevent a thermal wake from reaching a volume proximate to the optical element. | 10-11-2012 |
20130033745 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ADVANCED GRID STRUCTURE, ADVANCED GRID STRUCTURE, AND SPACE TELESCOPE USING ADVANCED GRID STRUCTURE - Provided is an advanced grid structure manufactured by a lamination step of laminating a first tape prepreg group, a second tape prepreg group, and a third tape prepreg group repeatedly in the stated order on a forming die, in which grooves ( | 02-07-2013 |
20130063812 | TELESCOPE OPTICAL SYSTEM AND OPTICAL DEVICE PROVIDED THEREWITH - A telescope optical system having an objective lens system and an eyepiece lens system; wherein: the objective lens system includes a multi-layer-type diffractive optical element (PFo), and cemented lenses (So | 03-14-2013 |
20130229709 | Multiple Petal Deployable Telescope - An opto-mechanical deployable telescope includes a hub, at least one deployable multiple petal primary mirror mounted to the hub, a deployment assembly, and a deployment engine assembly. The deployment assembly is operable to move the at least one primary mirror between a stowed position and a deployed position. The deployment engine assembly is operable to power the deployment assembly using stored mechanical energy. The deployment assembly includes a kinematic or semi-kinematic interface between the hub and the at least one primary mirror to hold petals of the at least one primary mirror in alignment relative to each other in the deployed position. | 09-05-2013 |
20130258459 | TECHNIQUE FOR TELESCOPE BALANCE - An improved technique balances a telescope from the viewpoint of the motors that drive the telescope's axes. A motor that controls movement along an axis of the telescope drives the telescope in one direction and then in the opposite direction. Motor current is measured while the motor is driving the telescope in each direction, and a difference in motor current is computed. The difference in motor current indicates the degree of imbalance of the telescope, which may be communicated to an operator to allow adjustments to the telescope to improve its balance. | 10-03-2013 |
20130271830 | Device For Converting Laser Radiation Into Laser Radiation Having an M Profile - The invention relates to a device for converting laser radiation ( | 10-17-2013 |
20140036358 | Scalable Wavelength Beam Combining System and Method - Systems and methods have been provided to scale wavelength beam combining (WBC) systems, which are systems configured to increase output power, as well as spatial and/or spectral brightness when utilizing or combining a plurality of beam emitters. | 02-06-2014 |
20140368905 | TELESCOPIC OPTICAL SYSTEM AND OPTICAL APPARATUS - A telescopic optical system that can be compact and lightweight is provided, and an optical apparatus including the telescopic optical system is also provided. A telescopic optical system | 12-18-2014 |
20150070758 | ADJUSTMENT TURRET - The invention relates to an adjustment turret for a long-range optical device comprising a base, a rotary control element which can be rotated relative to the base about an axis of rotation, a stop pair consisting of a first stop and a second stop which in the stop position limit the rotational movement of the rotary control element, and a mechanism for overcoming the stop position of the stop pair wherein the mechanism comprises an actuating element accessible from the outside which bears or cooperates with one of the stops, and in at least one rotational position of the rotary control element can be moved relative to the base and relative to the rotary control element, so that by activating the actuating element one stop can be displaced relative to the other stop and the stop position can be overcome. | 03-12-2015 |
20150077846 | Positioning Device - A positioning system comprising a mounting assembly arranged to move a positioning device via a magnetic coupling interaction between the mounting assembly and the positioning device. The positioning device is configured to limit the spread of flux away from the device. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077847 | OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR FORMING NON-CIRCULAR IMAGE OF LIKE-WISE SHAPED LIGHT SOURCE ON WORKPIECE LOCATED IN WAIST OF LASER BEAM - An optical system for forming a final image of a non-circular light source on a workpiece with a desired non-circular cross-section and desired size B includes a plurality of spaced lenses. The plurality of lenses are arranged with spaced upstream and downstream lenses which are configured to transmit the beam emitted by the light source. The optical system is configured with an F-theta lens spaced downstream from the downstream lens and converging the beam incident thereon so that the beam has a final waist. The F-theta and downstream lenses are spaced apart so that | 03-19-2015 |
20150103402 | ACTIVE SPACE TELESCOPE WITH SUSPENDED MIRROR - An active space telescope intended to be mounted on a satellite and comprising at least one mirror, a mechanism for servo-controlling the mirror according to at least three degrees of freedom which comprises actuators and a support fixed to the actuators, an interface for fixing the mirror to the servo-control mechanism. The interface is a suspension system of predetermined stiffness which allows dynamic displacements of the mirror relative to the servo-control mechanism, and the telescope comprises means for limiting these dynamic displacements in the form of elastic abutments and means of cooperation with these elastic abutments. | 04-16-2015 |
20150138633 | SCOPE ATTACHMENT - To improve the flexibility of a scope, such as a riflescope, spotting scope, and the like, a holder is mounted forward of the scope. The holder allows connection of a lens system, such as a wide angle lens system for improving the viewing angle. The holder may be mounted on a rail, such as a standard Picatinny rail, or may include a ring locking mechanism that engages and locks onto the outer scope housing. | 05-21-2015 |
20150146288 | MULTIPLE PETAL DEPLOYABLE TELESCOPE - An opto-mechanical deployable telescope includes a hub, at least one deployable multiple petal primary mirror mounted to the hub, a deployment assembly, a secondary optic assembly, and a deployment engine assembly. The deployment assembly is operable to move the at least one primary mirror between a stowed position and a deployed position. The deployment engine assembly is operable to power the deployment assembly using stored mechanical energy. The deployment assembly includes a kinematic or semi-kinematic interface between the hub and the at least one primary mirror to hold petals of the at least one primary mirror in alignment relative to each other in the deployed position. The secondary optic assembly comprising a secondary optical member and is operable to axially position the secondary optical member relative to the primary mirror. | 05-28-2015 |
20160116731 | LENS CAP ADAPTER FOR IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE - An optical device such as a telescope may be connected to a camera through the use of a camera that acts as a lens cap for the optical system. The optical device may have an eyepiece and a housing within which a lens is retained. The adapter may have a cover portion, a housing attachment feature, an eyepiece attachment feature, and one or more camera attachment features. The cover portion may cover an end of the housing, and may have an imaging aperture. The housing attachment feature may be positioned at a periphery of the cover portion, and may attach the cover portion to the housing. The eyepiece attachment feature may be positioned proximate the imaging aperture to attach the cover portion to the eyepiece. The camera attachment features may facilitate attachment of a camera to the cover portion in alignment with the imaging aperture. | 04-28-2016 |
20160124210 | Apparatus For Viewing Celestial Objects - Embodiments are directed to an apparatus incorporating a smart phone and a celestial viewing device. A mounting device includes a bracket that is capable of holding a smart phone on a telescope or a pair of binoculars. This serves to support a user in viewing celestial objects in the sky, when the smart phone is running an application that assists the user in locating the celestial objects. The apparatus advantageously provides for finding stars, planets, constellations, satellites, and the like. The apparatus allows for the user to manipulate the celestial viewing device without being concerned about or inconvenienced by the placement or handling of the smart phone. Additionally, the apparatus positions the smart phone in an orientation necessary to synchronize information shown on the smart phone with the field of view of the celestial viewing device, greatly improving the user's ability to locate and view desired celestial objects. | 05-05-2016 |
20160147059 | APOCHROMATIC OPTICAL DESIGN - An apochromatic imaging system has an object-side lens group having at least an object-side lens element with positive refractive power and formed from a flint glass material with deviation of relative dispersion −0.013<ΔP | 05-26-2016 |