Optical adapter connectable to an image acquisition device, in particular intended to be used for microscopic observation
US10684460B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B17/565
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical adapter includes a support, which can be removably coupled to an image acquisition device. The support has a substrate made of substantially transparent material. The substrate has a proximal surface intended for facing towards the device and a distal surface located at a distance from the proximal surface and intended for facing towards an object to be observed. The support also has a lens located in a seat obtained in the substrate and facing towards the objective of the device. In addition, the support has a reflector located laterally relative to the lens and arranged for facing towards a light source integrated into the device and conveying the light emitted by the light source in a transversal direction towards the lens and past the distal surface.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.