US4367914A
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Microscope equipped with a micro manipulator
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1980-11-25
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Granted: 1983-01-11
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Expires: 2000-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A microscope equipped with a micro manipulator comprising a pipe for setting a needle therein, a pipe holder for holding said pipe, a condenser lens having a run-through slot formed along the optical axis for passing a needle therethrough and a condenser lens holder for holding said condenser lens, said pipe holder being so constructed as to be shifted for a definite distance along the optical axis and thereafter rotatable, and said pipe holder and condenser lens holder being so constructed as to be shiftable for a definite distance along the optical axis and thereafter rotatable integrally, whereby needles and culture dishes on the stage can easily be exchanged with others.
Inventors
- 👤 Shizuo Mukasa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:27
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B21/00; G02B21/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A microscope including a base and being equipped with a micro manipulator comprising a pipe for setting a needle detachably, a pipe holder assembly for holding said pipe, and a condenser lens assembly located below said pipe holder assembly and having a run-through slot allowing said needle to pass therethrough, a lower support erected on a base of said microscope and an upper support fixed to said condenser lens assembly, said condenser lens assembly being shiftably and rotatably mounted on said lower support, and said pipe holder assembly being shiftably and rotatably mounted on said upper support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A microscope including a base and being equipped with a micro manipulator comprising a pipe for setting a needle detachably, a pipe holder assembly for holding said pipe, and a condenser lens assembly located below said pipe holder assembly and having a run-through slot allowing said needle to pass therethrough, a lower support erected on a base of said microscope and an upper support fixed to said condenser lens assembly, said condenser lens assembly being shiftably and rotatably mounted on said lower support, and said pipe holder assembly being shiftably and rotatably mounted on said upper support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
A microscope equipped with a micro manipulator according to claim 1 wherein said condenser lens assembly comprises a condenser lens holder shiftably and rotatably mounted on said lower support, a condenser lens mount slidably attached to said condenser lens holder and a condenser lens which is detachably held by said condener lens mount and has said run-through slot formed along the optical axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A microscope equipped with a micro manipulator according to claim 2 wherein said pipe holder assembly comprises a pipe holder shiftably and rotatably mounted on said upper support, said pipe set in said pipe holder and said needle fitted in said pipe.
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) | 1986-01-10 | 1986-07-12 | 1987-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-10 | 1990-07-12 | 1991-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-10 | 1994-07-12 | 1995-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |