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Binomial microscope

Assignee: Konan Camera Research Institue Inc
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Filing: 1975-10-20
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Granted: 1977-03-01
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Expires: 1995-10-20
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Abstract

Abstract A binomial microscope having two parallel optical systems each including an objective lens, an erect prism and an ocular lens and wherein means are provided for moving each objective in a direction parallel to its optical axis to position the observed image in the vicinity of the object being observed.

Inventors

  • 👤 Kuniomi Abe
  • 👤 Yuji Maekawa

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 21:53
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B21/00; G02B21/18; G02B21/20; G02B21/22

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 76 words
A binomial microscope comprising an auxiliary objective lens 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 lens, an erect prism and an ocular, wherein said optical system further includes means for moving the last said objective lens in a direction substantially parallel to said optical axis while maintaining the remaining optical elements in fixed positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 76 words
A binomial microscope comprising an auxiliary objective lens 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 lens, an erect prism and an ocular, wherein said optical system further includes means for moving the last said objective lens in a direction substantially parallel to said optical axis while maintaining the remaining optical elements in fixed positions.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3434772A Cited

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