US4270838A
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Micromanipulator for a microscope
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1979-05-14
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Granted: 1981-06-02
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Expires: 1999-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A micromanipulator comprises a miniature operating tool such as a needle, micro-pippet, micro-electrode or the like which is disposed on a movable member of a microscope, such as an illuminating condenser lens, which is movable in the direction of the optical axis of an objective lens.
Inventors
- 👤 Mitsuru Furusawa
- 👤 Fumiichiro Yamamoto
- 👤 Makoto Yoshinaga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:38
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B21/00; G02B21/32; B; B25; B25J; B25J7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
Apparatus including a microscope and a micromanipulator mounted thereon, comprising: a microscope including an objective lens having an optical axis; said microscope including a movable member mounted on said microscope for movement in the direction of said optical axis; said movable member including a lens; a miniature operating tool; and said miniature operating tool being mounted on the lens of said movable member for movement in the direction of said optical axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus including a microscope and a micromanipulator mounted thereon, comprising: a microscope including an objective lens having an optical axis; said microscope including a movable member mounted on said microscope for movement in the direction of said optical axis; said movable member including a lens; a miniature operating tool; and said miniature operating tool being mounted on the lens of said movable member for movement in the direction of said optical axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A micromanipulator according to claim 1 in which said miniature operating tool is fixedly mounted within an opening formed in said lens in alignment with said optical axis, with the free end of said tool projecting from said lens.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A micromanipulator according to claim 2 in which said lens comprises a condenser lens used for illumination of the microscope.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A micromanipulator according to claim 1 in which the movable member comprises a substage attached to a stage of the microscope.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
Apparatus including a microscope and a micromanipulator mounted thereon, comprising: a microscope including an objective lens having an optical axis; said microscope including a movable member mounted on said microscope for movement in the direction of said optical axis; said movable member including a lens; a miniature operating tool; and said miniature operating tool being slidably disposed in an opening formed in said lens in alignment with said optical axis for movement in the direction of said optical axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
79 words
Apparatus including a microscope and a micromanipulator mounted thereon, comprising: a microscope including an objective lens having an optical axis; said microscope including a movable member mounted on said microscope for movement in the direction of said optical axis; said movable member including a lens; a miniature operating tool; and said miniature operating tool being slidably disposed in an opening formed in said lens in alignment with said optical axis for movement in the direction of said optical axis.
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) | 1984-06-01 | 1984-12-01 | 1985-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-01 | 1988-12-01 | 1989-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-01 | 1992-12-01 | 1993-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |