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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 10, 2007
Applicants:
Edward A. Bellandi, San Jose, CA (US);
Jeff Gamelsky, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Inventors:
Edward A. Bellandi, San Jose, CA (US);
Jeff Gamelsky, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Assignee:
BAE Systems Land & Armaments, L.P., Arlington, VA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 23/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A direct vision periscope is disclosed having a second set of mirrors strategically positioned within a wide angle trapezoidal periscope. The main optical path has a vertical field of view of 24° above and below horizontal while the secondary optical path provides a field of view of 12° to 59° above horizontal to allow the occupants to see elevated areas. When used on military vehicles, multiple periscopes may be disposed about the operator's compartment to create a near panoramic view.