US3297873A
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Microscope system with means for viewing the entire image and means for measuring radiation from a selected segment of image
Assignee: Avco Corp
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hovnanian Hrair Philip
- 👤 Timothy A Brennan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:13
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B21/00; G02B21/16; G02B21/0096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A MICROSCOPE SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) A MICROSCOPE INCLUDING A FOCAL PLANE, MEANS FOR PLACING A SPECIMEN HOLDER IN THE FOCAL PLANE, MEANS FOR ILLUMINATING THE FOCAL PLANE WITH RADIATION, AND MEANS FOR PROJECTING RADIATION PASSING FROM SAID FOCAL PLANE FOR FORMING AN IMAGE OF SAID FOCAL PLANE; (B) A MIRROR FOR RECEIVING AND REFLECTING SAID IMAGE, SAID MIRROR INCLUDING AN APERTURE THROUGH WHICH RADIATION FROM A SELECTED PORTION OF SAID FOCAL PLANE PASSES; (C) READOUT MEANS FOR PROVIDING A QUANTITATIVE READOUT OF THE RADIATION INTENSITY PASSING THROUGH SAID APERTURE; (D) MEANS FOR VISUALLY DISPLAYING THE REFLECTED IMAGE OF SAID FOCAL PLANE, INCLUDING AN IMAGE OF SAID APERTURE; AND (E) MEANS FOR PROVIDING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID APERTURE AND SAID FOCAL PLANE WHEREBY THE FORMER SCANS THE LATTER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A MICROSCOPE SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) A MICROSCOPE INCLUDING A FOCAL PLANE, MEANS FOR PLACING A SPECIMEN HOLDER IN THE FOCAL PLANE, MEANS FOR ILLUMINATING THE FOCAL PLANE WITH RADIATION, AND MEANS FOR PROJECTING RADIATION PASSING FROM SAID FOCAL PLANE FOR FORMING AN IMAGE OF SAID FOCAL PLANE; (B) A MIRROR FOR RECEIVING AND REFLECTING SAID IMAGE, SAID MIRROR INCLUDING AN APERTURE THROUGH WHICH RADIATION FROM A SELECTED PORTION OF SAID FOCAL PLANE PASSES; (C) READOUT MEANS FOR PROVIDING A QUANTITATIVE READOUT OF THE RADIATION INTENSITY PASSING THROUGH SAID APERTURE; (D) MEANS FOR VISUALLY DISPLAYING THE REFLECTED IMAGE OF SAID FOCAL PLANE, INCLUDING AN IMAGE OF SAID APERTURE; AND (E) MEANS FOR PROVIDING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID APERTURE AND SAID FOCAL PLANE WHEREBY THE FORMER SCANS THE LATTER.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
143 words
A FLUORESCENT MICROSCOPE SYSTEM FOR VIEWING SPECIMENS WHICH CONVERT INVISIBLE RADIATION TO VISIBLE RADIATION, COMPRISING; (A) A MICROSCOPE INCLUDING A FOCAL PLANE, MEANS FOR PLACING A SPECIMEN HOLDER IN THE FOCAL PLANE, MEANS FOR ILLUMINATING THE FOCAL PLANE WITH RADIATION, AND MEANS FOR PROJECTING RADIATION PASSING THROUGH SAID FOCAL PLANE FOR FORMING AN IMAGE OF SAID FOCAL PLANE; (B) A MIRROR FOR RECEIBING AND REFLECTING SAID IMAGE, SAID MIRROR INCLUDING AN APERTURE THROUGH WHICH VISIBLE RADIATION FROM A SELECTED PORTION OF SAID FOCAL PLANE PASSES; (C) READOUT MEANS FOR PROVIDING A QUANTITATIVE READOUT OF THE VISIBLE RADIATION INTENSITY PASSING THROUGH SAID APERTURE; (D) MEANS FOR VISUALLY DISPLAYING THE REFLECTED IMAGE OF SAID FOCAL PLANE INCLUDING AN IMAGE OF SAID APERTURE; AND (E) SCANNING MEANS FOR SELECTING SUCCESSIVE PORTIONS OF SAID FOCAL PLANE FROM WHICH VISIBLE LIGHT IS IN OPTICAL COMMUNICATION WITH SAID APERTURE.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
143 words
A FLUORESCENT MICROSCOPE SYSTEM FOR VIEWING SPECIMENS WHICH CONVERT INVISIBLE RADIATION TO VISIBLE RADIATION, COMPRISING; (A) A MICROSCOPE INCLUDING A FOCAL PLANE, MEANS FOR PLACING A SPECIMEN HOLDER IN THE FOCAL PLANE, MEANS FOR ILLUMINATING THE FOCAL PLANE WITH RADIATION, AND MEANS FOR PROJECTING RADIATION PASSING THROUGH SAID FOCAL PLANE FOR FORMING AN IMAGE OF SAID FOCAL PLANE; (B) A MIRROR FOR RECEIBING AND REFLECTING SAID IMAGE, SAID MIRROR INCLUDING AN APERTURE THROUGH WHICH VISIBLE RADIATION FROM A SELECTED PORTION OF SAID FOCAL PLANE PASSES; (C) READOUT MEANS FOR PROVIDING A QUANTITATIVE READOUT OF THE VISIBLE RADIATION INTENSITY PASSING THROUGH SAID APERTURE; (D) MEANS FOR VISUALLY DISPLAYING THE REFLECTED IMAGE OF SAID FOCAL PLANE INCLUDING AN IMAGE OF SAID APERTURE; AND (E) SCANNING MEANS FOR SELECTING SUCCESSIVE PORTIONS OF SAID FOCAL PLANE FROM WHICH VISIBLE LIGHT IS IN OPTICAL COMMUNICATION WITH SAID APERTURE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |