Patent ID: 7830628
Filing Date: 2010-11-09
Classification: G02B,G03B

Abstract:
1. An auxiliary lens assembly for use with a portable image capture and storage device where said portable image capture and storage device possesses a front wall and an integrated optical lens thereon adapted to receive said auxiliary lens assembly, said auxiliary lens assembly comprising: a mount lock member having a first side and a second side, and further having a plurality of lens fastening means and a plurality of mount lock member fastening means both located about a periphery of said first side and said second side of said mount lock member; a mounting means for attaching said mount lock member to said front wall, centered over said integrated optical lens; a plurality of mechanical fasteners adapted to mate with a plurality of apertures about said periphery of said integrated optical lens, whereby said mount lock member, situated between said plurality of mechanical fasteners and said plurality of apertures, is secured to said front wall of said portable image capture and storage device; and an auxiliary lens comprising a first end which is aimed at photographic subjects, and a second end possessing a peripheral face which attaches to said mount lock member, said peripheral face of said second end having a plurality of auxiliary lens fastening means for detachably mounting said auxiliary lens to said mount lock member.