Patents Examined by Tho V. Tran
  • Patent number: 4964710
    Abstract: An endoscope is provided with an objective lens system, an ocular lens and an intermediate relay lens system. The relay lens system is a hybrid system using both plastic and glass elements. The plastic elements comprise an even plurality (N) of axially aligned lenses each having a length of the same order as its diameter. Intermediate said plastic lenses are a plurality (N minus 1) of axially aligned glass plano cylinder, the end faces of which are polished.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Inventor: Dennis C. Leiner
  • Patent number: 4950065
    Abstract: The article comprises a mirror element (10) and a hanger/support element (14). The hanger (14) includes a flat, flexible base member (16) having a plurality of integral suction cups (22) extending from one surface thereof and a mushroom-shaped projection (20) extending from the opposing surface thereof. The projection (20) is configured to removably fit through an opening (12) in the mirror. Thus, the hanger (14) removably secures the mirror (10) directly to a shower wall or the like and is also removable relative to the mirror (10) itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Inventor: Lawrence W. Wyman