Patent ID: 6120145
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: A61B,G02B,G02C

Abstract:
An apparatus for changing the direction of light incident on a surgical loupes, the loupes having two optical barrels moveable relative to each other and each optical barrel having an optical assembly with an optical axis, comprising:a housing;at least one optical member for redirecting light incident onto said optical assemblies from a desired direction at an angle to the optical axis of said optical assemblies;a member for coupling the at least one optical member to the housing;an attachment member to secure said housing to the barrels; andan alignment member for orienting the at least one optical member to redirect the light from said desired direction generally along the optical axes of said optical assemblies of the barrels and for maintaining the orientation of the at least one optical member relative to the optical assemblies of the barrels when the barrels are moved.