Optical: systems and elements – Compound lens system – Microscope
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2008-05-06
Allen, Stephone B. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Compound lens system
Microscope
C359S383000, C250S201300, C382S128000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10008379
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the analysis of specimens. Specifically, the invention relates to methods and apparatus for reviewing specimen slides, including apparatus for holding the slides. The invention also relates to an automatic focusing method for an imaging system and methods for accommodating vibration in the imaging system. In particular, the methods and apparatus may be applied to the automated analysis of cytological specimen slides.
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Knox William J.
Maenle Garrick
Zahniser David
Allen Stephone B.
Cytyc Corporation
Fineman Lee
Vista IP Law Group LLP
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