Manipulator for microscopy sample preparation and methods...

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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Lee, John R. (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Inspection of solids or liquids by charged particles

Analyte supports

Reexamination Certificate

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07041985

ABSTRACT:
Manipulators for handling micron-scale samples, methods for making probes for the manipulators, and methods for using the manipulators are provided. An exemplary manipulator includes a probe, a probe holder, and a mechanical positioner. The probe includes an electrically conductive surface, a proximal end and a distal end where the distal end has a truncated conical shape with a generally flat face, and a bore extending from the proximal end to the face. The probe holder engages the proximal end and includes an inlet in fluid communication with the bore and with a source of sub-ambient pressure. An exemplary microscopy inspection method includes forming a free-standing membrane, positioning the probe of the manipulator proximate to the membrane, drawing the membrane to the face by drawing a vacuum through the bore, placing the membrane on a sample support, and inspecting the membrane with a microscope.

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