Patent ID: 6283420
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An adjustable support for a sensor, comprising:a first support;a second support having a first end and a second end;a first clamp fixedly coupled to said second support between said first end and said second end, said first clamp further being adjustably coupled to said first support, wherein said second support can be moved relative to said first support to a selected position and fixed at said selected position by said first clamp;a third support;means for adjustably coupling said third support to said second support, said means fixedly coupled to said first end and said second end of said second support to support said third support therebetween, said means facilitating selective movement of said third support relative to said second support in one dimension and facilitating fixation of said third support relative to said second support after said selective movement; anda second clamp adjustably coupled to said third support, wherein the sensor fixedly coupled to said second clamp can be moved relative to said third support and fixed thereto by said second clamp.