Patent ID: 8294998
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A magnifying system comprising: a) at least one magnifier lens structured and arranged to magnify at least one image upon at least one LCD monitor; b) at least one omni-directional lens positioner structured and arranged to position said lens in at least one orientation rotatable about at least two axes; c) at least one articulating arm structured and arranged to support said omni-directional lens positioner at one or more locations; and d) at least one interchangeable support structured and arranged to support said articulating arm; e) wherein said magnifier lens is supported in an upright position by said interchangeable support; f) wherein said lens comprises g) wherein said omni-directional lens positioner comprises h) wherein said omni-directional joint movably connects said lens holder to said articulating arm; i) wherein said omni-directional joint assists said lens holder in rotating about at least two axes relative to said articulating arm; j) wherein said at least one articulating arm comprises at least two straight arms; k) wherein each of said at least one straight arms is movably connected to at least one other straight arm by exactly one articulating joint; l) wherein said articulating joint assists with at least one rotation about exactly one axis; and m) wherein said articulating joint comprises