Measuring and testing – Surface and cutting edge testing – Roughness
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Noland, Thomas P. (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Surface and cutting edge testing
Roughness
Reexamination Certificate
active
07013717
ABSTRACT:
A probe microscope includes a probe and a scanner, the scanner generating relative motion between a probe and a sample. In addition, a manual input device is provided to control a separation between a sample and a probe. The detector is used to generate a signal related to movement of the probe (for example, deflection). Moreover, the microscope has an alerting device that is responsive to the signal to provide feedback to an operator, the feedback being indicative of interaction between the sample and the probe. Preferably, the manual input device is a rotatable knob. Also, the alerting device is preferably a mechanical resistance device coupled to the knob to provide the feedback to the user.
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Gotthard Doug
Ohler Ben
Struckmeier Jens
Boyle Fredrickson Newholm Stein & Gratz S.C.
Noland Thomas P.
Veeco Instruments Inc.
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