Patent ID: 7575329
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A device for illumination and magnification, the device comprising: a light transmitting body having a wedge-shape tapering from a thicker edge to a thinner edge; a magnifying lens integrally formed with the light transmitting body, the magnifying lens and the light transmitting body being formed of a transparent light conductive material; a light source positioned at the thicker edge of the light transmitting body, the light source emitting light into the light transmitting body and the magnifying lens; and a housing secured to the light transmitting body, the housing being positioned at the thicker edge of the light transmitting body and housing the light source, wherein an extension extending from the light transmitting body secures the housing to the light transmitting body, and the extension has a recess that at least partially surrounds the light source.