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Arrangement of operating elements on a microscope

US7259908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2005
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2084
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

What is described is a microscope comprising at least one rotary knob, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, for operation of actuating elements and comprising a plurality of buttons for control of electrical components, said buttons being arranged in the region of the rotary knob, wherein the buttons comprise operating surfaces, which are located substantially parallel to the axis of rotation and on the outline of the rotary knob, as viewed along the axis of rotation.

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