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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 1997
Filed:
Jul. 19, 1995
Robert J Wood, Syracuse, NY (US);
Terrence L Salisbury, Weedsport, NY (US);
Connie R Walts, Auburn, NY (US);
Michael J Pileski, Skaneateles, NY (US);
Welch Allyn, Inc., Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Abstract
A nose adapter for use with light boxes that illuminate fiberoptic light bundles. A retaining member is provided with a mounting aperture having predetermined standardized interior dimensions. One or more insert members are each provided with standardized exterior dimensions which are approximately equal to those of the mounting aperture, and with interior dimensions which are approximately equal to those of the end of a particular light bundle. First fastening means allows the light bundle to be easily inserted into and removed from its insert. Second fastening means allows the nose adapter as a whole to be easily attached to and detached from the light box.