Abstract: A toenail trimmer is configured to aid elderly and flexibility-challenged individuals, and includes: a housing with an opening; a cutting member mounted within the housing with a portion proximate to the opening; a motor to drive the cutting member to remove a portion of a toenail inserted through the housing opening; and a shaft, with the housing positioned proximate to a first end of the shaft. The shaft includes a support member, such as a cuff, that is configured to releasably secure a first portion of the shaft to the user's upper arm, and an ergonomic handle portion configured for grasping by the user's hand. The ergonomic handle portion and the support member provide stable support for the toe nail trimmer at two positions with respect to the user's arm during use of the toe nail trimmer. The handle may cooperate with a base to provide support/guidance thereto.

Abstract: A lighted magnifying needle threading fixture is provided. The threading fixture includes an elongated body with a magnifier lens at one end, a rest surface defined at the other, and therebetween a downwardly protruding support terminating in two support feet, as well as a battery compartment. The magnifier lens has a diameter of between about 30 mm and about 60 mm. The support feet and rest surface support the magnifier between about one and about four inches above a planar surface. The downwardly protruding support has a needle receiving socket beneath the magnifier, and an LED between the magnifier and the socket. The magnification strength allows a needle protruding from the socket to be in focus if viewed from above at a distance of between about 4 and 6 inches. The fixture is balanced on a planar surface so that the socket, LED and magnifier are accessible from both below and above.

Abstract: A puzzle assembly system including a puzzle assembly tool having a handle; an illuminator; a powerer; and a magnifier having a body with a front-face; a rear-face; a thickness; and a periphery; wherein the puzzle assembly tool comprises the handle, the illuminator, and the magnifier in functional combination. The illuminator is preferably integral with the handle and powered by the powerer during use. The illuminator is configured to illuminate puzzle pieces for assembly. As designed the magnifier is configured to magnify the puzzle pieces during use (via a magnifying lens) and the puzzle pieces are able to be manipulated via a user moving the body of the magnifier during puzzle-assembly to scoop and place sections or individual puzzle pieces.

Abstract: An ophthalmological teaching aid includes a shell having an outer surface, an interior, a student region with a viewing window, and an observation target in the interior of the shell. The observation target is positioned to be visible to a viewer looking through the viewing window and has at least one feature residing at a feature location. The teaching aid also includes an instructor region spatially corresponding to at least a portion of the observation target. The teaching aid includes a landmark corresponding to the feature location. The presence of the landmark enables the instructor to assess a student's skill in using an ophthalmoscope.

Abstract: A deep-viewing coaxial illuminator accessory that may be easily reversibly attached to commercial high-brightness, focusable-beam flashlights to provide shadow-free viewing of subject matter up to 20 ft or more away is disclosed. A miniature companion telescopic magnifier for optional use with the coaxial illuminator that provides erect-image magnified viewing and may be easily reversibly attached to the illuminator is described.

Abstract: A magnifying container apparatus including a generally cylindrical member and one or more magnifying lenses is provided for magnifying, viewing, and carrying items. A magnifying lens is detachably connected to the lower end of the cylindrical member to close the lower end. The magnifying lens magnifies the items present below the magnifying lens. The cylindrical member accommodates and carries the items within a space defined by a generally cylindrical wall and between an open upper end and the closed lower end of the cylindrical member. The magnifying container apparatus further includes a threaded rod, a threaded wheel, and a generally cylindrical sieve member. The sieve member drains a predetermined amount of an extraneous element from the magnifying container apparatus, when the threaded rod, in communication with the threaded wheel, traverses the magnifying lens from the lower end of the cylindrical member toward a lower end of the sieve member.

Abstract: The invention features a label having a plurality of layers (e.g., at least two or more layers), in which at least one of the layers includes a thin film magnifier. Also featured are compositions to which the multi-layered label is affixed, methods of affixing the multi-layered label to compositions, and methods of making the multi-layered labels.

Abstract: A portable high-power microscope magnification lens structure, mainly comprises: a main body, a high-power lens being disposed on a middle part thereof which is passed through, an adhesive portion being disposed on a rear edge of the main body, LED lamps used for light compensating illumination being disposed around the lens on a front side of the main body; and a rear cover, one side thereof being pivotally connected to the main body, the rear cover being foldable to cover a rear side of the main body, and a hollow space for receiving batteries being disposed on the rear cover and connected to the LED lamps through a switch; whereby, the additional unit can be attached to the lens of a cellular phone, tablet or camera, used to shoot and observe high-power microscopically magnified images, used as the teaching assistance for the observation of organisms or physical objects, and used for the microscopic magnification photography of the details of other industrial product structures, and the pictures taken from

Abstract: A hand-held tool for locating and removing parasitic insects from hair-covered skin comprises a tool body including a pad-like head portion with extended handle and a magnifying window incorporated therein; a linear set of rake-like teeth along one side of the window projecting at a 90° thereto; and a separate set of comb-like teeth along the opposite side of the window projecting at about 45°. With means for illuminating the viewing area further provided around the magnifying window, the tool is stroked through the hair with the rake-like teeth passing in the direction opposite from the natural growth of the hair to provide an illuminated and magnified view of exposed skin area through the window as the hair is pulled back by the rake-like teeth. If an insect is viewed, the tool is stroked in reverse through the same area leading with the comb-like teeth to collect and remove the insect.

Abstract: An illuminating magnifying lens capable of focusing its light on objects in accordance with the present invention comprises a frame connected to a handle, and in a part of the handle jointing to the frame is defined an assembling groove in which being assembled a lamp, a battery and a light guiding member. When the magnifying lens is used to magnify the object, the projecting light of the lamp is restricted by the light guiding member and can only be emitted out from the open end of the guiding hole, plus there is projecting angle between the guiding hole and the lens element, therefore, the light of the lamp will be directed toward the object without projecting onto the lens element, thus preventing dazzling reflection.

Abstract: The forearm engaging telescoping microscope with claw is a hand tool that provides for magnification of an object resting on a ground surface while an end user is standing in an erect posture, and which does not have to bend over to view the magnified object. A telescoping hand tool includes means for engaging a forearm at a first end whereas a microscope in perpendicular arrangement extends from a second end. The telescoping hand tool can adjust in overall length to accommodate different sizes as needed of the end user. A claw is provided adjacent to the magnifying lens, and extends in an opposing direction. The forearm engaging means is comprised of a handle that is grabbed by a hand of the end user and arm braces that engage around said forearm.

Abstract: A book holding apparatus with a magnifying visible area is configured with a bottom section, a left support arm, a right support arm, an upper section, a power supply plug, and a plurality of accessories. The bottom section is attached to the upper section by the left support arm and the right support arm. The upper section includes at least two light-emitting diode (LED) light strips and a fresnel lens. The power supply plug is electrically connected to the at least two LED light strips, and the at least two LED light strips provides the necessary illumination to the upper section. When the users place reading materials on the bottom section, they are able to see a magnified view of the reading materials through the fresnel lens, and the plurality of accessories provides additional functionality for the book holding apparatus with a magnifying visible area.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination device (10) for illuminating a surface, with a lighting element (20) and an illuminating body (30), wherein the lighting element (20) emits an artificial light (21,21?), a housing element (40) comprises the lighting element (20) and supports the illuminating body (30), the illuminating body (30) comprises a transparent light conductive material and is generally overlying the surface, being illuminated. The invention discloses, that the illuminating body (30) comprises a light extraction layer (50), configured to receive and to deflect the artificial light (21,21?) from the lighting element (20) onto the surface.

Abstract: A housing has a handle section and an operational section. The handle section has front and rear faces, parallel upper and lower edges, and interior and exterior edges. The rear face is open to form a chamber. The chamber has a cover. A small aperture is provided in the handle section. The operational section has a front face and a rear face. The operational section has arcuate concentric upper and lower edges and interior and exterior edges. The interior edge of the operational section is coupled to the interior edge of the handle section. The operational section is formed with a large aperture. A transparent, partially-cylindrical magnifying glass is located within and fills the large aperture.

Abstract: A miniature auto-focusing lens device includes a first casing, a second casing coupled to the first casing, a movable lens set disposed in the first casing, an electromagnetic driving module provided in the first casing and configured to drive the movable lens set to perform focusing and displacement, and a fixed lens set coupled to the second casing and corresponding in position to the movable lens set. The movable lens set and the fixed lens set together form an optical system of the miniature auto-focusing lens device to perform optical focusing and imaging. The fixed lens set includes a lens that outstrips any one of the lenses of the movable lens set in size.

Abstract: A stand magnifier is provided, comprising a magnifier base to be placed on reading material or any other surface to be inspected, namely a contact surface, and a magnifier element having a grip and a magnifying body disposed on one grip end, with the magnifier element being detachably attached to the magnifier base and being pivotable relative to the contact surface when the magnifier base is attached, wherein the magnifier base is designed in at least two parts having at least first and second magnifier base parts mounted one inside the other in a light-tight fashion, and the magnifier element is designed as a separately usable hand magnifier and the grip is formed such that it touches the contact surface with its free grip end region.

Abstract: This present invention discloses a desk lamp with a separable magnifier, which comprises a magnifier component and a desk lamp holder. Around the lens of the magnifier component, a plurality of illumination lamps is arranged for illumination. When the power storage module of the magnifier is exhausted, the handle of the magnifier can be inserted into the slot of the receptacle to charge. When the desk lamp is put into use, the magnifier component is combined with the receptacle as a desk lamp. The whole assembly is convenient.

Abstract: A vision assist device without side temples comprises a frame for holding a first vision assisting lens with a carabiner clip that extends from the frame for use as a handle. The carabiner clip has at least 3 sides, at least one of said sides including a bar with spring biasing to define a closed clip position. The carabiner clipped device can be used as reading glasses, a magnifying glass, lorgnette and/or binoculars. Optionally, the carabiner includes a switch-activated light. One preferred embodiment uses overlapping lenses to provide twice the vision correction when folded closed.

Abstract: A rod lens is used for fitting in an endoscopes. The rod lens has a rod-shaped body which is made at least in a section of a flexible, transparent solid piece of plastic material.

Abstract: A combination illuminated magnifier and mirror device comprises a compact and low-profile case of a resilient material, a separate magnifying assembly, a separate mirror assembly, a release mechanism for releasing both assemblies, and an illuminating device for viewing ease. Both magnifying and mirror assemblies are separately functional from each other; however the combination thereof provides the greatest benefit to the user. Accessories for the present invention are anticipated and may include a tool slot for tweezers and an exterior flashlight.

Abstract: A stand magnifier is provided, comprising a magnifier base to be placed on reading material or any other surface to be inspected, namely a contact surface, and a magnifier element having a grip and a magnifying body disposed on one grip end, with the magnifier element being detachably attached to the magnifier base and being pivotable relative to the contact surface when the magnifier base is attached, wherein the magnifier base is designed in at least two parts having at least first and second magnifier base parts mounted one inside the other in a light-tight fashion, and the magnifier element is designed as a separately usable hand magnifier and the grip is formed such that it touches the contact surface with its free grip end region.

Abstract: An LED-assisted magnifying device having a generally circularly-shaped array of LEDs adapted to provide a uniform pattern of visible illumination below a magnifying lens. An ultraviolet LED is provided as an alternate, optional light source to the generally circularly-shaped array of LEDs. A darkfield illuminator may be advantageously employed with the LED-assisted magnifying device when gemstones are being inspected.

Abstract: An optical device for providing prescription correction to a mirror so that a person who normally wears prescription glasses may clearly see, and also have unobstructed access to, their face in order to apply makeup. A magnifying lens in the form of an eyeglass blank of an appropriate corrective power is removably attached to the mirror by means of a suction cup and a hook element. The magnifying lens has a hole joining its two refracting surfaces. One end of the hook element fits through the hole and the other end of the hook element is attached to the suction cup. The lens situated in close proximity to the mirror provides a user who normally wears prescription eyeglasses with the appropriate corrective power to enable them to clearly see their face while providing good working room for them to perform tasks such as applying their makeup.

Abstract: A writing instrument with a plurality of usable portions thereon is provided. The writing instrument utilizes a standard writing instrument but incorporates a magnifying portion to the writing instrument. Additionally, the writing instrument also incorporates a magnifying portion in a central location on the writing instrument and also a lighting instrument on a portion of the writing instrument to illuminate the intended document to be examined. The invention may comprise a plurality of parts including the magnifying portion, the writing portion and the lighting portion wherein these portions may be located on different areas of the writing instrument.

Abstract: A magnifying glass for magnifying a portable electronic device (e.g., PDA, or mobile phone) held by the hand is disclosed. In one embodiment the magnifying glass includes a spring-biased clamp adapted to fasten the thumb of either hand and having an extension; a light pivotably releasably secured to the extension; a pivotal member having one end pivotably secured to the extension; a hinge pivotably secured to the other end of the pivotal member; and two lenses each secured to the hinge. The number of lens is one with an elimination of the hinge and is pivotable clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the pivotal member in another embodiment. The single lens is slidable in a further embodiment.

Abstract: A mobile device having a digital camera and an assembling method for a ring is disclosed. The mobile device includes a housing, a digital camera module and the ring, wherein the housing has a through hole which a notch is formed therein. The digital camera module has an arm. The ring is disposed in the through hole. Besides, one side of the ring includes an extended part which is located on the notch and forms a dynamic relationship with the arm.

Abstract: A pocket sized reading device having a built in illuminating element that automatically turns on and off as the device is opened and closed. The device comprises a two piece plastic frame and a lens held within the frame.

Abstract: A portable magnifier has a support member having a support surface for removably supporting a portable electronic device having a display. A holder has a pair of holding portions and is connected to the support member for undergoing pivotal movement relative to the support surface of the support member. An optical element is mounted on the holding portions of the holder for undergoing sliding movement therealong. The optical element is also detachably pivotally connectable to the holding portions at preselected positions therealong to define a viewing state in which the optical element can be manually pivoted to a desired viewing position so that a user of the portable magnifier can view through the optical element a magnified version of information displayed on a display of the portable electronic device supported by the support surface of the support member.

Abstract: A magnifying glass has a size essentially equal to the size of a display panel of a cell phone or other digital device. A coupling assembly has an interior. The interior is adapted to be coupled with respect to a cell phone. The coupling assembly has an exterior. The exterior is coupled to the magnifying glass. In this manner the cell phone is coupled to the magnifying glass during the movement of the magnifying glass with respect to a display panel of a cell phone.

Abstract: A trading card includes a front wall, a back wall, a bottom wall, and a top wall. The front wall retains a viewing lens. The back wall retains an image. The bottom wall extends between the front wall and the back wall. The top wall extends between the front wall and the back wall. Three of the walls are moveable relative to the other wall to move the trading card from a folded configuration to an unfolded configuration. In the folded configuration, the walls are substantially parallel to each other. Further, in the unfolded configuration, the front wall and the back wall are substantially parallel and spaced apart, and the bottom wall and the top wall are substantially parallel and spaced apart. Additionally, the image is viewable through the viewing lens when the trading card is in the unfolded configuration. Moreover, the image can be on a piece of film and the viewing lens can be a magnifying lens.

Abstract: The invention provides a mechanical viewing structure or theater for viewing small screens associated with personal electronic devices. The viewing structure is made of four semi-rigid trapezoid shaped walls joined together to form a hollow trapezoidal viewing structure that optionally is collapsible. The viewing structure has a larger opening that is fitted with a magnifying screen and a smaller opening adapted to be placed above the screen of the personal electronic device and magnify that image for the viewer. The invention also includes a projector that may be releasably attached to the viewing structure to allow an image present on the personal electronic device to be projected onto a remote surface, such as a wall or ceiling.

Abstract: A card-shaped pocket magnifier device includes a magnifying lens having a pair of opposite optical surfaces. A housing disposed in a recess in the lens, or within a card-shaped envelope of the device, encloses LEDs, a battery and a switch connected by an electrical circuit. The LEDs direct light both edgewise into the lens, for illuminating the lens itself, and away from the lens to illuminate the field of view.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for improving local illumination by a personal care implement, such as tweezers, tongs, pinchers and the like. The apparatus includes a first arm terminating at one end in a first gripping edge; a second arm, coupled to and biased away from said first arm, terminating at one end in a second gripping edge springingly engaging with said first gripping edge; an illumination system directing illumination into a field-of-view in an “ON” mode and said illumination system including an “OFF” mode in which said illumination system is inactive; a magnification system including a lens having a focus; and an illumination boom, coupled to said arms, for positioning said lens and a light source of said illumination system between a stowed position and an operating position, said stowed position engaging said OFF mode and said operating position including a stop to configure said boom and engage said ON mode to include said gripping edges within said field-of-view and at said focus.

Abstract: A magnification apparatus having a magnifier and mechanical structure that is configured for securing the magnifier intermediately between a universally positionable mounting apparatus and a bracket of a type configured for holding an electronic device using fasteners that couple the bracket with the mounting apparatus, without compromising the security of the connection therebetween.

Abstract: An object locator sight aiding a first person to communicate the location of a distant object to a second person provides a laterally elongate base, carrying upstanding forward and spacedly adjacent rearward panels. The forward panel is perpendicular to the base and defines objective sight elements inwardly adjacent each end portion. The rearward panel is parallel to the forward panel and defines ocular sight elements inwardly adjacent each end portion. A sight line passing through the aligned first ocular sight element and the first objective sight element is intersected by a sight line passing through the second ocular sight element and the second objective sight element.

Abstract: A magnifying assembly includes a plate with a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end. The plate is mountable to a planar surface. A panel has a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge wherein the first and second edges are positioned opposite of each other. The panel has a centrally disposed window extending therethrough. A pair of wells extends into the third edge. A magnifying lens is mounted to a peripheral edge of the window. Each of a pair of arms has an inner end positioned within one of the wells. The outer ends of the arms are each hingedly coupled to the first end of the plate. The panel is selectively abuttable against the plate when the arms are fully extended into the wells. The magnifying lens may be selectively pivoted and extended outwardly away from the plate.

Abstract: An illuminated magnifying device comprises an elongated magnifying lens, a light source, and an elongated light pipe disposed along the magnifying lens operable to receive light emitted from the light source and direct the light outwardly from the light pipe and distribute the light substantially evenly onto an object surface to be viewed

Abstract: A thin magnifier structure with magnetic protective jacket, including a transparent magnifying member, a magnetic jacket and a pivot member. The transparent magnifying member integrally has a magnifier and is movably clipped and hidden in the magnetic jacket. The transparent magnifying member and the magnetic jacket are pivotally connected with each other via the pivot member, whereby the transparent magnifying member can be pivoted about the pivot member out of or into the magnetic jacket. When not used, the transparent magnifying member is clipped and hidden in the magnetic jacket, whereby the magnifier is protected from being scraped by any alien article. In use, the transparent magnifying member is pivoted about the pivot member out of the magnetic jacket. At this time, a user can hold the magnetic jacket with a hand to see an object through the magnifier without contaminating the magnifier. The thin magnifier structure is also usable as a bookmark.

Abstract: A magnifying optical system, e.g. a magnifying visual aid such as a magnifying lens, a reading glass, magnifying or telescopic spectacles, contains a holding device for the magnifying element and an illuminating element which is connected to a source of energy and is embodied as at least one LED. The at least one LED is configured as a color LED, the color of which can be modified. A color control switch modifies the color of the at least one color LED is assigned to the optical system.

Abstract: A flip screen magnifying system for a cellular telephone having a base portion and a top portion including an information screen. The base and top portions are hinged such that the top portion may be folded with the screen proximate the base portion in a closed position and opened to expose the base and the screen to the user in an opened position. A thin Fresnel lens magnifying film is secured to the top portion over the information screen by a pair of cantilever springs on opposite sides of the screen. The lens is movable between a contracted position proximate the screen in the telephone closed position, and a normally biased extended position spaced away from the screen to magnify information thereon in the telephone opened position. The lens may be manually adjustable to permit change of magnification when the telephone is in the opened position.

Abstract: A multipart handle for coupling to a magnifying lens is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the multipart handle comprises a head member comprising a first end coupleable to the lens and a second end having a cavity formed therein; a body section having a channel for receiving a material member, wherein the body section comprises a first body member having a first end and a second end and a second body member having a first end and a second end; wherein the first end of the first body member is securable within the cavity of the head member and the first end of the second body member is securable within the cavity of the head member; wherein the second end of the first body member is press-fitted to the second end of the second body member; wherein the securing together of the respective second ends of the body members maintains the material member in the channel. In a particular embodiment, a combination magnifying lens and a personalizable handle for coupling to the magnifying lens is also provided.

Abstract: An optoelectronic display device comprises an organic light emitting diode microdisplay 1 and a viewing convex lens 2 arranged at a distance from the microdisplay which may be less than, equal to or greater than the focal length of the lens.

Abstract: An optical element having a substrate formed by an optical material and able to improve mechanical strength, wherein the substrate has a convex part functioning as a convex lens, a flat part positioned around the convex part, and an outer circumference part positioned around the flat part. The thickness of the substrate at the outer circumference part is greater than that of the substrate at the flat part.

Abstract: A business card reader includes a scanning module, a USB detecting/switching unit and two USB ports. The business card reader is connected to at least one of a personal computer and a PDA through the two USB ports, respectively. The USB detecting/switching unit controls the data transmission path among the scanning module, the personal computer and the PDA. The business card reader has a socket electrically connected to an external power source for charging a PDA connected to one USB port.

Abstract: A hand-held electronic appliance is disclosed. The hand-held electronic appliance includes a main body, a connecting element and a magnifying device. The main body includes a display. The connecting element is coupled to the main body by a first end thereof and to the magnifying device by a second end thereof. In an operational mode, the magnifying device is switched to be positioned between the display and the user's eyes by operating the connecting element to magnify the image on the display to be observed by the user.

Abstract: An eye viewing device with a housing having a center opening containing a magnifying lens and a reflective surface. The housing has outwardly extending hinge flanges. A cover overlies the central opening, and includes an outer abutment surface and an inclined outwardly extending hinge body. The housing hinge flanges and cover hinge body cooperate to provide a hinge joint. The hinge flanges include end portions with hinge contact points which cooperate with a cover contact point to provide a stand for the device when the cover is rotated about the hinge joint until the cover abutment surface and housing underside are in contact.

Abstract: The invention discloses a magnifying assembly that may be clamped on printed sheets or pages in a book. The assembly consists of two part. One part is an elongated magnifying glass having a flat bottom and half circle shape top. The other part is a holding element that has a receiving cage at one and an extending flat section adjacent the cage. The magnifying glass is inserted into the cage to be held therein. The magnifying glass may slide in the cage to change the size of the assembly. The friction between the bottom of the magnifying glass and the holding element is increased by providing an upstanding friction knob at one end of the holding element, by providing an upstanding friction knob on a flexible element intermediate the one end and the cage and by angling the cage relative to the flat section. thereby, by pushing the magnifying glass into the cage the flat bottom of the magnifying glass will force the cage and the flat section into a straight line.

Abstract: The reading companion is an apparatus designed to allow individuals to read more quickly while also ensuring they have clearer retention and understanding of the book, magazine, or other reading material. The reading companion consist of an elongated rod, extending from one end of this reading tool is a base that features a flat head through which it could easily be grasped in his or her left or right hand Next, it would be placed beneath A word or sentence within the book, magazine, or other reading material. The words or sentence could quickly be read, and this tool would be moved beneath the next word or sentence within the book. The reading companion will ensure that reading material was easily comprehended without words or sentences being skipped.

Abstract: A combination magnifier and illuminator comprised of a rigid rectangular housing that encloses a swing out lens retaining frame. The lens is a fresnel type which is very thin in nature that allows the entire thickness of the present invention to be less than one quarter of an inch thick. An ultra light white LED automatically turns on when the user swings out the magnifying lens allowing the user to see items such as a map or menu in low light conditions. The LED is powered by a button type battery that is housed in the circular space located at the pivot point of the swing out magnifier frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnifying glass which is secured in a frame (20). Said magnifying glass consists of a combination of lenses (10) comprising a principal lens (11) with a secondary lens (12) forming an integral unit therewith. The secondary lens (12) is integrated into the principal lens in an eccentric position and has a higher magnification in relation to the principal lens (11). To obtain a magnifying glass which is convenient to use under all respective working conditions, the inventive lens combination (10) is rotatably mounted (18, 18′) in the frame (20).