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US 5,327,287 AGranted
Light intensifying device
OwnerCurtis L. Atchleyinventor
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Abstract
A light intensifying device for use with cameras, telescopes, and other optical devices. The lightweight device can be easily manufactured and assembled from molded components of high durability plastic. When used as an attachment with cameras or telescopes the device will provide greater quantities of of light to allow for greater magnification and better image resolution for distant objects. The device will double the amount of light and can be used in conjunction with a camera focal length doubler which doubles the focal length but decreases the light by one half.
Claims6
A light intensifying device, comprising:
- A housing means with an interior 45 degree conic sectional reflective surface which is made to contain and support all assembled parts of the device and is made to connect in some manner to a camera, telescope, or other optical device;
- A light blocking means which blocks a portion of the incoming light in a manner that will produce an image of uniform intensity as the light passes through the remaining elements of the device;
- A light diffusing means that spreads the light in a manner that will produce an image of uniform intensity as the light passes through the device;
- A cone shaped reflective means that is centered within the housing body and light diffuser to receive the light which has passed through the device and reflect a complete image of uniform intensity to a camera, telescope, or other optical device;
- An upper cover means that will hold the component parts in place and prevent water and dust from entering the device;
- A lower cover means that will hold the light diffuser in place and prevent water and dust from entering the device.
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