Maxim M Rivkin

US Patent:

20120200918, Aug 9, 2012

Filed:

Oct 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/317098

Inventors:

Maxim Rivkin - Newton MA, US
Gintautas Narkevicius - Whitman MA, US

International Classification:

G02B 23/18

US Classification:

359481, 359480

Abstract:

A binocular system includes a first monocular, a second monocular, a first arm coupled to a base plate via a first hinge and coupled to the first monocular, and a second arm coupled to the base plate via a second hinge and coupled to the second monocular. Each of the monoculars rotates about a corresponding one of the hinges along an axis of rotation that is not parallel to an axis of collimation of each of the monoculars. The monoculars are collimated when rotated into a deployed position. The binocular system may also include a mounting bracket coupled to the base plate, a tilt base, interposed between the mounting bracket and the base plate and a tilt lever, having a cam that is operatively engaged with the tilt base, where actuation of the lever causes the base plate to tilt with respect to the mounting bracket.

US Patent:

20120200917, Aug 9, 2012

Filed:

Feb 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/931555

Inventors:

Maxim Rivkin - Newton MA, US
Gintautas Narkevicius - Whitman MA, US

International Classification:

G02B 23/18

US Classification:

359481, 359480

Abstract:

A binocular system includes a first monocular, a second monocular, a mounting bracket, a base plate, coupled to the mounting bracket, a first arm coupled to the base plate via a first hinge and coupled to the first monocular via a first guide rail, and a second arm coupled to the base plate via a second hinge and coupled to the second monocular via a second guide rail. The monoculars are independently moveable using the guide rails and the hinges. Collimation of the monoculars is maintained independently of movement of the monoculars side to side and fore and aft on the guiderails.