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Multimodal miniature microscope

US7492535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

17Claims

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Assignees

The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System · US
Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona · US

Inventors

Michael R. Descour · Tucson, US
Russell Dupuis · Austin, US
Eric V. Anslyn · Austin, US
Rebecca Richards-Kortum · Austin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 18, 2005
Grant date	Feb 17, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 3, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B21/362
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for receiving and positioning optical components. The apparatus includes a substrate, one or more mounting slots, and one or more springs. The one or more mounting slots are formed in the substrate, and each mounting slot includes a mounting slot wall. At least one of the mounting slots is adapted to receive an optical component. At least one of the mounting slots is coupled to one of the springs.

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