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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8174763 | Methods and systems for controlably scanning a cytological specimen Methods and systems for scanning a cytological specimen carried by a slide. Movement or positioning of a motorized stage of an automated screening system may be controlled manually by a user such that the user controls movement, e.g., controlling speed, position, an... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8149505 | Laser scanner device with limited test part accessibility A laser scanner device (1) for imaging and/or measuring fluorescent samples located on slides and treated using fluorescent pigments includes a sample table (2) defining a sample plane (49) and a motorized transport device (3) for moving ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8144396 | Microscope apparatus An image can be prevented from becoming unclear over time during long-term observation. The invention provides a microscope apparatus including a specimen container for containing a specimen; an objective lens disposed opposite the specimen container for collecting ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7995272 | Fixed focus microscope objective lens A fixed focus microscope objective lens designed for high magnification viewing of homogenous specimens. The fixed focus microscope objective comprises a last surface 16 which serves as a specimen mount and enables the device to operate in focus without the n... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7952798 | Holding device for microscope slides with tissue specimens A holding device for retaining a number of microscope slides with tissue specimens, wherein the surfaces of the slides in retained position are located in a common plane. The holding device has an elongated hanger with a clamp for releasably clamping the microscope ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7948676 | Automated cassette and slide handling system for an automatic microscope An automated cassette and slide handling system is disclosed which organizes microscope slides in cassettes, automatically and sequentially removes individual slides from their respective cassettes, positioned each slide under the microscope as provided by the proto... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7852554 | Cryogenic immersion microscope A cryogenic immersion microscope whose objective lens is at least partially in contact with a liquid reservoir of a cryogenic liquid, in which reservoir a sample of interest is immersed is disclosed. When the cryogenic liquid has an index of refraction that reduces ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7760428 | Specimen slide unit for holding a specimen that is to be examined under a microscope or analyzed with a laboratory analysis system A specimen slide unit for holding a specimen that is to be examined under a microscope or analyzed with a laboratory analysis system includes a specimen slide, a data carrier device and a signal element. The data carrier device has a radio frequency identification t... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7706061 | Automated microscope slide read system A method and apparatus for automating microscopic analysis of a plurality of data-encoded microscope slides. In embodiments, the data written to or read from the slides may comprise images, analysis protocols, analytic results and other pertinent data. Embodiments a... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7649686 | Box-type microscope apparatus A box-type microscope apparatus includes a stage, a microscope, and a housing, which has a fixed housing and a moving housing provided to be openable, closable, and movable with respect to the fixed housing. The box-type microscope apparatus further includes a speci... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7576912 | Microscope table and insert The present invention relates to a microscope table (1) having a recess (6) for receiving at least one object-holder means. Said recess (6) is dimensioned in such a way that it is suitable for receiving a standard microtiterplate. For this purpo... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7508583 | Configurable cytological imaging system A configurable slide imaging system includes a plurality of slide cassettes, each cassette configured for accessibly storing a plurality of specimen slides, a plurality of imagers, each operatively coupled with one or more processors for processing images obtained o... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7440155 | Mass-balanced actuating mechanism for a micro scanning device An actuating mechanism includes a scanner chip having a scan table mounting cavity, and a bracket moveably positioned in the scan table mounting cavity. A scan table is moveably positioned in the bracket. The bracket has a first mass and the scan table has a second ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7403330 | Slide holder for an automated slide loader A slide holder (6) for use with a microscope to accurately locate a slide (19) in position under the microscope has a pivotal lever (13) having a clamping and locating portion (14) with abutments (15) and (16) which bear on ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7382528 | Gem microscope having a swivel base and a stationary power cord A gem microscope includes a base structure that supports the microscope stage, focus column, and optical head. The base structure includes a lower component that receives a power cord; the lower component and the power cord remain stationary when the gem microscope ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7382532 | Microscope system A microscope system includes a casing in which an optical element is housed, an airtight specimen chamber, and an environment control unit that controls temperature and humidity in the specimen chamber and also controls temperature inside the casing. An upper plate ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7372626 | Device for sequential observation of samples and methods using same The invention concerns methods and devices for observing or analysing samples on a support. More particularly, it concerns a device for sequential observation of several samples arranged on a common plate (19) comprising an objective (15) for observing... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7362500 | Double-clad fiber scanning microscope A scanning microscope having a laser outputting an excitation laser beam and a fiber member having a first core and a second core. The second core is generally disposed within the first core and is operable to receive the excitation laser beam from the laser and tra... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7345817 | Ceramic coating for parts of a microscope A microscope is disclosed which comprises several parts, such as a stand, a stage, a nose piece and several elements used to operate the microscope. At least one of these parts is provided with the ceramic layer on its surface. ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7342718 | Stage, and biological microscope with the stage A stage movable in the X and Y directions includes a base member, first and second moving members, and first and second rotational operation mechanisms. The first moving member is provided with a movement transmission mechanism that allows linear movement of the sec... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7330308 | Alignment method of micro-alignment members and device thereof An alignment method of micro-alignment members includes a first step for moving a reticle, which is movably disposed between a first position and a second position, to face a first microscope in the first position, and for aligning a center of the reticle with an op... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7330307 | Stage apparatus Stage apparatus for improving the accuracy of microscope stage positioning, including a stage having a fixed portion, a platform movable relative to the fixed portion, and an integral memory device for storing data relating to the positioning of the platform. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7330306 | Interchangeable microscope stage drive assembly An interchangeable microscope stage drive assembly, including a microscope stage, and, a drive mechanism detachably secured to the microscope stage at more than one location of the stage. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7327515 | Slide feeding unit for an automatic scanning microscope A slide feeding unit for a microscope includes a slide magazine having a base plate; a toothed rack secured to a magazine side wall; and slide guiding elements perpendicular to an open magazine side. The unit further includes a magazine moving mechanism having a mag... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7324274 | Microscope and immersion objective lens A microscope includes a microscope optical system that forms an enlarged image of an observation position by an immersion objective lens with an immersion liquid is filled between the observation position and the objective lens, a moving mechanism that moves a state... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7324275 | Microscope stage apparatus and movement means The invention includes an apparatus for controlling a microscope stage assembly having a rod for moving the stage in two directions. The rod is detachably secured to the microscope stage assembly. The rod includes at least one substantially circular stick with an at... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7308747 | Method of positioning a platform relative to a fixed frame and a small scale positioning device A small-scale positioning device employing a platform, a levering mechanism and a floating actuator device. The platform is movably attached to a fixed frame by a lever, a pair of levers, or more. The floating actuator device is coupled between at least one lever an... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7304793 | Apparatus for examination of chemical and/or biological samples An apparatus for examination of chemical and/or biological samples, comprises a sample support (14) for receiving the samples (16). Further, the apparatus comprises an objective (10) for observation of the sample (16) through a sample sup... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7288227 | Biochip reader with enhanced illumination and bioarray positioning apparatus A method of illumination and illumination apparatus are provided in a biochip reader. Illumination is provided by a non-collimated laser source or a light emitting diode (LED). The light is directed to opposing sides of a glass substrate by a pair of optical fiber b... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7280726 | Controlled-intensity multiple-frequency multiple-axis illumination of macroscopic specimens from a single light source using special bifurcated cables In one embodiment a macroscopically-sized specimen is illuminated with radiations of selectable multiple intensities and frequencies for viewing along a single viewing axis. A stage supports specimen to be observed. First and second illumination sources provide resp... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7272252 | Automated system for combining bright field and fluorescent microscopy A method and apparatus for automated analysis of transmitted and fluorescently labeled biological samples, wherein the apparatus automatically scans at a low magnification to acquire images which are analyzed to determine candidate cell objects of interest. Once can... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270319 | Multiple degree of freedom compliant mechanism A compliant mechanism is provided for accurate and precision alignment of mechanical component parts, surfaces or assemblies and the like, where low-cost, accurate, and repeatable alignment are desired. The compliant mechanism may be used in applications that requir... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7271966 | Microscope objective with axially adjustable correction mounts The invention is directed to a microscope objective with axially adjustable correction mounts and is applicable in connection with different cover slips and/or different immersion liquids and/or at different work temperatures. In the microscope objective according t... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7268941 | Module inspection fixture An apparatus for inspecting semiconductor module packages which includes a cylindrical base section, a truncated spherical section superimposed on the cylindrical base capable of being rotated and tilted on the cylindrical base section, and a tray section superimpos... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7235139 | Wafer carrier for growing GaN wafers A wafer carrier for growing wafers includes a plate having a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of openings extending from the first surface to the second surface of the plate, and a porous element disposed in each of the plurality of openings, each por... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7221447 | Consumable for laser capture microdissection Systems and methods for acquiring laser capture microdissection samples are disclosed. A scattering media is located within a beam path defined by the laser capture microdissection microscope and the sample is imaged through the scattering media. A transfer film car... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7180662 | Stage assembly and method for optical microscope including Z-axis stage and piezoelectric actuator for rectilinear translation of Z stage A stage assembly mountable on an optical microscope for orienting a sample into a desired focal position includes an X-axis plate operable for rectilinear shifting in the X-axis direction and a Y-axis plate mounted on the X-axis plate operable for rectilinear transl... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7177454 | Automated detection of objects in a biological sample A method, system, and apparatus are provided for automated light microscopic for detection of proteins associated with cell proliferative disorders. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7142358 | Gem microscope with portability kit A gem microscope according to the invention includes a focus column, a stage, and a quick disconnect mechanism that facilitates removable coupling of the focus column to the stage. The focus column and the stage have compatible features that establish the proper mou... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7136223 | Erogonomically arranged object adjustment controls A microscope having a moveable object holder forming a part of a stage assembly. The stage assembly includes at least one x-y control, for moving the stage assembly or a portion thereof, e.g. the object holder, in a horizontal x direction, which x direction is paral... | 11/14/2006 |
