Abstract:
An inconspicuous optical-triangulation ranging device for golfers typically comprising, in the various embodiments, a composite of a pentaprism and one or more simple prisms for observing and comparing three views, a view of the green, a reference view, normal to the first view, of a feature of the landscape, and a view, deviated by a known angle, of one of the first two views; structures for hinged attachment of the device to a cap brim and for rotation of the prism assembly to look to the right or left are disclosed.
Abstract:
IN THE METHOD DISCLOSED HEREIN, INFRAERD OPTICAL ELEMENTS ARE FORMED BY HOT FORGING A BOULE GROWN FROM A MOLTEN ALKALI HALIDE. THE BOULE IS HEATED TO A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH NATURALLY OCCURRING SURFACE FISSURES IN THE PARTICULAR ALKYL HALIDE WILL NOT PROPAGATE AND IS THEN WORKED BETWEEN A PAIR OOF DI COMPONENTS TO CONFORM THE BOULE TO THE DESIRED SHAPE.