Spherical binoculars

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of spherical binoculars showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side is a mirror image;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof, in an open position; and,

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D397705
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 18, 1997
Date of Patent: Sep 1, 1998
Inventors: Jianmin Yang (Nanjing, Jiangsu), Chuan Wan (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
Primary Examiner: Paula A. Mortimer
Law Firm: Graham & James LLP
Application Number: 0/69,937
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Binocular (D16/133)
International Classification: 1606;