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Abstract

An apparatus for directionally controlling transmission of a laser beam or the like to a target area. The apparatus includes a support body, which supports a specular element, and a tubular receiving member having a mounting surface for receiving the support body. The support body, tubular receiving member and a mounting mechanism therebetween form a mirror module. The mounting mechanism is disposed within the receiving member for releasably coupling the support body to the tubular receiving member and frictionally maintaining the support body seated against the mounting surface in a first position, while permitting friction restrained sliding movement of the support body on the mounting surface to other positions so that the repositioned specular element may redirect the laser beam to other points on the target area. The module may be used independently or in conjunction with a housing. The module includes alignment mechanisms adapted to cooperate with housing elements, align the module within the housing during assembly and maintain the centricity of the mirror during use.

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