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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 25, 1999
Kenneth W. Baun, Trabuco Canyon, CA (US);
John E. Smith, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Michael A. Wachala, Riverside, CA (US);
Brian G. Tingey, Fountain Valley, CA (US);
Brent G. Duchon, Garden Grove, CA (US);
Stanley H. Dewan, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Meade Instruments Corporation, Irivne, CA (US);
Abstract
A telescope system facilitates easy upgrading from friction lock mounting to manual worm drive, and from manual worm drive to motor drive. Vibration isolation provides a steady field of view for enhanced observation and photography. A telescope mount facilitates enhanced below the horizon and zenith viewing. A tripod has detents which hold the legs thereof in a deployed position during handling of the tripod. A cam lock reliably maintains a desired length of telescoping tripod legs. An X-Y adjustable finder scope facilitates easy alignment thereof with the telescope