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Microscope including a fade-in element and related method of using a microscope

US6304372A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 9, 1998
Grant dateOct 16, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00044
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microscope is disclosed for observing a magnified area. Fade-in means arranged in the path of the rays of the microscope reflect a thin focused beam of light into the path of the rays. The beam of light is deflected or modulated by deflecting means to supply an image that can be recognized by an observer. The image may be projected onto the object either directly or indirectly, for example through a diffusing screen.

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