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Microscope system for using transmitted light to observe living organisms

US6005709A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1996
Grant dateDec 21, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B21/361
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Microscope systems invention provide ability to image specimens, including specimens within living bodies, by imaging with transmitted light rather than solely with reflected light. The microscope systems may be general purpose instruments, or can be custom designed for a particular specimen.

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