Automated telescope

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Description

FIG. 1 is a right rear perspective view of a telescope showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the right side thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the left side thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is top plan view of the telescope oriented as in FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 7 is bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D422610
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 25, 1999
Date of Patent: Apr 11, 2000
Assignee: Meade Instruments Corporation (Irvine, CA)
Inventors: John C. Diebel (Newport Beach, CA), John E. Smith (Mission Viejo, CA), Clair A. Samhammer (Orange, CA), David M. Hines (Santa Ana, CA)
Primary Examiner: Paula A. Mortimer
Law Firm: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP
Application Number: 0/101,103
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Telescope (D16/132)
International Classification: 1606;