Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Particular coupling structure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-25
2008-10-07
Connelly-Cushwa, M. R. (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Particular coupling structure
C385S014000, C385S116000, C385S901000, C359S385000, C359S390000, C359S396000, C250S227200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07433563
ABSTRACT:
A launch system and method for microscopy having an optical fiber positioned proximate a sample slide with an optical fiber mounting element so as to deliver an EMR from a terminal end of the optical fiber across a surface of the sample slide to an opposing side surface at a desired incident angle.
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Kennedy Guy G
Warshaw David M
Connelly-Cushwa M. R.
Downs Rachlin & Martin PLLC
University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
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