Modular manipulation system for manipulating a sample under study with a microscope
US6891170B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J37/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular manipulation system and method for using such modular manipulation system for manipulating a sample under study with a microscope are provided. According to at least one embodiment, a platform is provided that comprises an interface to a microscope, a sample stage, and a plurality of interfaces for receiving manipulator modules for manipulating a sample arranged on the sample stage. Preferably, the plurality of interfaces for receiving manipulator modules are each capable of detachably coupling a manipulator module to the platform. Thus, in a preferred embodiment, a user may selectively couple one or more desired manipulator modules to the platform to enable a desired type of manipulation to be performed on a sample under study. Accordingly, a preferred embodiment enables great flexibility in configuring a manipulation system in a desired manner.
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