Patent ID: 7721480
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: F41G,G02B

Abstract:
1. A pivoting lens cover, comprising: a lens cap adapted to be pivotably supported on an optical device for movement along a swing path between a closed position, in which the lens cap covers a lens of an optical device, and an open position, in which the lens cap is away from a lens; a spring operatively engaging the lens cap for driving the lens cap toward the open position; a stop positioned to interfere with spring-driven movement of the lens cap along at least a portion of the swing path and to brake the lens cap at an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position, the stop allowing manual movement of the lens cap from the intermediate position to the open position; and a detent structure that releasably engages when the lens cap is in the open position to releasably retain the lens cap in the open position.