Optical: systems and elements – Compound lens system – Microscope
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-15
2008-04-15
Nguyen, Thong Q. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Compound lens system
Microscope
C359S368000, C359S388000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10271706
ABSTRACT:
An optical injection system for use in conjunction with a microscope having a turret supporting an objective having an optical path is provided. The optical injection system includes a dichroic mirror disposed between the turret and the objective, along the optical path. A collimating lens is further provided having an optical path directed to intersect the dichroic mirror. A laser source is positioned to project a laser beam through the collimating lens and along the collimating lens optical path. The laser can be used in conjunction with the microscope for a number of microsurgery applications. A method for calculating and displaying the isothermal contours of the energy produced by a laser in a sample is also provided.
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Hamilton Thome Biosciences, Inc.
Nguyen Thong Q.
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
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