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Universal microscope drape

US5311358A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Filing dateOct 8, 1992
Grant dateMay 10, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B46/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A universal inner diameter mounting ring contains an annular groove within its inner circumference, the ring being integral with a microscope drape. A microscope adapter housing having a universal outer diameter with a protruding annular ring around its circumference engages the groove on the mounting ring. The adapter engages the inner mounting threads of a microscope body at a first end and the threads of an objective lens housing at a second end.

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