Gem viewing and manipulation apparatus
申请公布号:US5515157(A)
申请号:US19950460254
申请日期:1995.06.02
申请公布日期:1996.05.07
发明人:CAN, HANNA
分类号:G01N21/87;(IPC1-7):G01N21/87
主分类号:G01N21/87
摘要:The present invention provides an improved apparatus for viewing gems that provides a magnified image simultaneously viewable by several individuals, and which allows a customer to manipulate the gem while restricting the customer's access to the gem and without any physical contact with the gem by the customer. The apparatus is comprised of a video image generator including a magnifying lens unit provides a viewing region for placement of a gem. A gem holder comprised of a pair of opposing grasping members pivotally and slidably mounted on a post extending from support structure. The opposing members are configured to grasp a gem, manipulate and reposition the gem in the viewing region as desired for viewing of the gem. A television monitor displays the magnified image of the gem. The device is particularly applicable in the retail sales of jewelry.