Apparatus to enable hands-free use of a long-distance magnifying device

• US 6,247,205 B1
• Filed: 02/17/1999
• Issued: 06/19/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 02/17/1999
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Jevan A. Damadian, John A. Linardos
• Original Assignee: Jevan A. Damadian, John A. Linardos
• Inventors: Damadian, Jevan A., Linardos, John A.
• Primary Examiner(s): SANDY, ROBERT JOHN
• Application Number:
  US09/251,349
• Time in Patent Office: 853 Days
• Field of Search: 24/33, 24/38, 24/31, 24/31.2, 243/29, 243/35, 243/36, 2 1/0, 291/8, 351/155, 351/158, 248/902
• US Class Current: 24/3.12
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 1/247 Means for attaching eyewear arrangements for supporting by headgear G02C3/02
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/041 Allowing quick release of the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/00 Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles heads thereof F16M11/02 ; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20 ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 ; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/022 repositionable
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 23/18 for binocular arrangements focusing binocular pairs G02B7/06; adjusting pupillary distance of binocular pairs G02B7/12
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/1371 Eyeglass holder including retaining means
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/1394 Article held by clip
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/344 Resilient type clasp

Abstract

An apparatus for enabling hands-free use of a device for magnifying a long-distance event, such as binoculars, includes a base member, a first attachment member, and a second attachment member. The first attachment member is connected to the base member and is adapted to removably attach the apparatus to an article of headgear, such as a brimmed cap. The second attachment member is connected to the base member and is adapted to removably attach the apparatus to the magnifying device. The apparatus includes adjustable portions such as hinges so that the position of the binoculars may be adjusted by the user when the apparatus is attached to the cap.

Claims

1. An apparatus for enabling hands-free use of a device for magnifying a long-distance event, comprising:

a base member;

integral attachment means, connected to the base member, for removably attaching the apparatus to an article of headgear worn by a user; and

second attachment means, connected to the base member, for removably attaching the apparatus to the magnifying device such that the magnifying device can be used by the user while the user is wearing the headgear;

wherein the base member includes adjustment means for adjusting the relative spatial position between the integral attachment means and the second attachment means; and

wherein the adjustment means includes pivot means for providing a pivotal relation between the integral attachment means and the second attachment means.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the integral attachment means is a grip means for gripping a portion of the headgear.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second attachment means is a clamp means for clamping the magnifying device.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the integral attachment means includes a portion adapted to receive a brim of the headgear.

4. An apparatus for enabling hands-free use of a device for magnifying a long-distance event, comprising:

a base member;

an integral attachment member, connected to the base member, adapted to removably attach the apparatus to an article of headgear worn by a user; and

a second attachment member, connected to the base member, adapted to removably attach the apparatus to the magnifying device such that the magnifying device can be used by the user while the user is wearing the headgear;

wherein the base member includes an adjustment member that is movable to adjust the relative spatial position between the integral attachment member and the second attachment member.

6. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the adjustment member includes a hinge to provide a pivotal connection between the base member and the second attachment member.

7. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the integral attachment member is adapted to grip a portion of the headgear.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the integral attachment member includes a slotted portion adapted to receive a brim of the headgear.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the slotted portion includes opposing members that exert a spring force toward each other when the brim is inserted therebetween.

10. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the integral attachment member is a clip.

11. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the second attachment member is adapted to clamp the magnifying device.

12. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the second attachment member is a clamp.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the clamp includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first clamp member and the second clamp member are attached by screws.

15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the screws attach the first clamp member and the second clamp member such that the grip of the clamp is adjustable.

16. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the second attachment member is pivotally attached to the base member.

17. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the adjustment member includes a hinge to provide a pivotal connection between the base member and the integral attachment member.

18. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the integral attachment member is pivotally attached to the base member.