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Binomial microscope
Assignee: Konan Camera Research Institue Inc
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Filing: 1975-09-30
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Granted: 1977-03-01
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Expires: 1995-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A binomial microscope having a pair of optical systems with parallel axes, each system including an objective lens, an erect prism and an ocular lens so that the observed image is in the vicinity of the object to be observed.
Inventors
- 👤 Kuniomi Abe
- 👤 Yuji Maekawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:57
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B21/00; G02B21/18; G02B21/20; G02B21/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A binomial microscope comprising an auxiliary objective and a pair of optical systems having substantially parallel optical axes and being arranged in the rear of said auxiliary objective, each of said optical systems including an objective, an erect prism and an ocular, and said optical system further includes means for moving at least a part of said erect prism while the remaining optical components remain fixed, whereby the observed image can be positioned in the vicinity of the object being observed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A binomial microscope comprising an auxiliary objective and a pair of optical systems having substantially parallel optical axes and being arranged in the rear of said auxiliary objective, each of said optical systems including an objective, an erect prism and an ocular, and said optical system further includes means for moving at least a part of said erect prism while the remaining optical components remain fixed, whereby the observed image can be positioned in the vicinity of the object being observed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB907679A
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US3434772A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-02-29 | 1980-08-30 | 1981-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-29 | 1984-08-30 | 1985-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-29 | 1988-08-30 | 1989-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |