Headware mountable optical device

摘要

A removable optical loupe that is mountable to headwear is provided. The inventive loupe is configured to clip on to the brim of a hat, or the bill of a cap or visor. Embodiments of the inventive loupe have a pivoting joint for positioning the lens of the optical loupe into and out of the line of sight when not in use. The lens of the inventive optical loupe is used for magnifying objects for inspection.

主权项

1. An optical device comprising:
a clip with an elongated slot configured to engage headwear and a ball joint extending from the clip; a lens retained by a holder, said holder movably engaged to said clip via said ball joint: and wherein said clip has magnetic properties for attachment to metal surfaces; wherein said holder further comprises a socket that engages said ball joint extending from said clip, said socket when engaged with said ball joint allows for upward and downward positioning of said lens with respect to said headwear into and out of a line of sight of said user.