Optics: measuring and testing – Sample – specimen – or standard holder or support
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-28
2010-06-29
Toatley, Jr., Gregory J (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
Sample, specimen, or standard holder or support
Reexamination Certificate
active
07746465
ABSTRACT:
The sample holder includes support having a thickness and an aperture through the thickness of the support. A tilt mechanism is connected to the support for controlled tilting of the support, and the aperture through the support is configured to have a diameter that increases in a direction through the thickness of the support. This arrangement enables a light beam to pass through the same given area of the sample, irrespective of whether the sample is held perpendicular to the beam or held at a tilted position relative to the beam. In one embodiment, the holder includes an efficient magnetic clamp mechanism for securing the sample to the holder. The holder compactly integrates with tilting mechanisms a sample rotation mechanism.
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Hancock Hughey LLP
Hinds Instruments, Inc.
Merlino Amanda H
Toatley Jr. Gregory J
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