Magnifying device and method

摘要

A magnifying device for magnifying selected objects for inspection in particular. The magnifying device includes a support assembly including a flexible and compressible tubular support having a length with open front and back ends and a bore extending therethrough; and a magnifying lens disposed in the bore proximate to the open front end of the tubular support and being maneuverable longitudinally and laterally relative to the back end to view an object in alignment with the open back end.

主权项

1. A magnifying device comprising:
a support assembly including a flexible compressible and collapsible tubular support having a length with open front and back ends and a bore extending therethrough, wherein the tubular support also includes a front portion, a back portion and a side wall, wherein the back portion of the tubular support is enlarged relative to that of the front portion to allow the front portion to be depressed longitudinally inside the back portion when pressed upon; and a magnifying lens disposed in the bore of the tubular support and being maneuverable longitudinally and laterally relative to the back end to view an object in alignment with the open back end and to maintain parallelism with the object.