Fluorescence illumination assembly for an imaging apparatus...

Details Fluorescence illumination assembly for an imaging apparatus... Fluorescence illumination assembly for an imaging apparatus...

2007-02-01

2008-12-16

Lauchman, L. G (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By shade or color

With color transmitting filter

C356S317000, C250S458100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07466418

ABSTRACT:
A macroscopic fluorescence illumination assembly is provided for use with an imaging apparatus with a light-tight imaging compartment. The imaging apparatus includes an interior wall defining a view port extending into the imaging compartment to enable viewing of a specimen contained therein. The illumination assembly includes a specimen support surface facing toward the view port of the imaging apparatus. The support surface defines a window portion that enables the passage of light there through. The window portion is selectively sized and dimensioned such that the specimen, when supported atop the support surface, can be positioned and seated over the window portion in a manner forming a light-tight seal substantially there between.

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