US3124682A
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Microscope system for use with both
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Granted: 1964-03-10
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Expires: 1981-03-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:52
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B21/00; G02B21/0004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A MICROSCOPE SYSTEM FOR OBSERVING BOTH VISUAL AND INFRA-RED RAYS EMANATING FROM A SPECIMEN COMPRISING FIRST MEANS FOR FOCUSING RAYS EMANATING FROM SAID SPECIMEN, SECOND MEANS FOR VIEWING INFRA-RED RAYS EMANATING FROM SAID SPECIMEN, SAID SECOND MEANS INCLUDING MEANS SENSITIVE TO INFRA-RED RAYS FOR CONVERTING SAID RAYS INTO VISIBLE RAYS; SAID FIRST MEANS INCLUDING AN EYE-PIECE FOR OBSERVING VISIBLE RAYS AND DEFLECTING MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID FIRST MEANS FOR DEFLECTING RAYS FROM SAID SPECIMEN AWAY FROM SAID EYE-PIECE AND TOWARDS SAID SECOND MEANS WHEN IN A FIRST POSITION; MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID DEFLECTING MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID DEFLECTING MEANS FROM SAID FIRST POSITION ENABLING RAYS EMANATING FROM SAID SPECIMEN TO PASS THROUGH SAID EYEPIECE FOR OBSERVANCE OF SAID VISIBLE RAYS ENABLING THE USABLE LIGHT WAVELENGTH RANGE OF SAID MICROSCOPE SYSTEM TO BE GREATLY EXPANDED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A MICROSCOPE SYSTEM FOR OBSERVING BOTH VISUAL AND INFRA-RED RAYS EMANATING FROM A SPECIMEN COMPRISING FIRST MEANS FOR FOCUSING RAYS EMANATING FROM SAID SPECIMEN, SECOND MEANS FOR VIEWING INFRA-RED RAYS EMANATING FROM SAID SPECIMEN, SAID SECOND MEANS INCLUDING MEANS SENSITIVE TO INFRA-RED RAYS FOR CONVERTING SAID RAYS INTO VISIBLE RAYS; SAID FIRST MEANS INCLUDING AN EYE-PIECE FOR OBSERVING VISIBLE RAYS AND DEFLECTING MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID FIRST MEANS FOR DEFLECTING RAYS FROM SAID SPECIMEN AWAY FROM SAID EYE-PIECE AND TOWARDS SAID SECOND MEANS WHEN IN A FIRST POSITION; MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID DEFLECTING MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID DEFLECTING MEANS FROM SAID FIRST POSITION ENABLING RAYS EMANATING FROM SAID SPECIMEN TO PASS THROUGH SAID EYEPIECE FOR OBSERVANCE OF SAID VISIBLE RAYS ENABLING THE USABLE LIGHT WAVELENGTH RANGE OF SAID MICROSCOPE SYSTEM TO BE GREATLY EXPANDED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-03-10 | 1967-09-09 | 1968-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-10 | 1971-09-09 | 1972-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-10 | 1975-09-09 | 1976-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |