American Optical Corporation

Schott Fiber Optics, Inc.

Anthony F Szwarc

Walter P Siegmund

Howard E Chace

An orientation indicator is disclosed for observing or reading the orientation of the distal end of an endoscope or of a fiberscope having an elongated flexible shaft relative to the proximate end thereof where the flexible shaft the fiber optic bundles of the scope are subject to torque or rotational stresses. The disclosure includes a method of making the orientation indicator and means for measuring the degree and direction of displacement resulting from said rotational stress or torque.

Orientation indicator for a flexible fiberscope or endoscope including

Apparatus for measuring the refractive powers of a lens and displaying the measured powers in so-called prescription form. A focimeter is equipped with means for generating electrical signals indicative of the net refractive powers of the lens, which signals are extended to novel electronic logic and control means for ultimately reading out and/or displaying the lens powers in a prescription form having 'sphere' and 'cylinder' components of power. Selectively activable control means determine whether the prescription is displayed in so-called '+ cylinder' notation or '- cylinder' notation. Additional means are provided for indicating which of two possible axis angles is correctly associated with the particular displayed component of cylinder power.

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Sturbridge, MA, United States of America

Anthony F Szwarc