Optics: measuring and testing – Blood analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Pham, Hoa Q (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
Blood analysis
C600S322000, C362S154000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07961304
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention relate to a light illumination funnel. The funnel includes a first opening positioned to receive an incoming light source, a second opening positioned opposite the first opening and with a diameter smaller than the first opening and inner reflective walls, in contact with the first opening and second opening. The funnel has a half angle of less than 25 degrees. Embodiments also relate to a light collection funnel and an apparatus utilizing both a light illumination funnel and light collection funnel.
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Pham Hoa Q
The Curators of the University of Missouri
Thompson & Coburn LLP
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