Patents Assigned to Thomas A. Dobbins
  • Binocular stand for astronomical observations
    Patent number: 4278320
    Abstract: A device for use with a binocular in order to facilitate astronomical observations includes a mirror supported on a base adjacent to a vertical strut. A binocular is attached to the vertical strut and is aligned downwardly at an angle of approximately 30.degree. with respect to the vertical. Images of astronomical bodies are reflected by the mirror into the binocular. Consequently, an observer may view the images without looking up and with his hands free and with the binocular firmly supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1981
    Assignee: Thomas A. Dobbins
    Inventor: Emmanuel M. Carreira, Sr.