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Stereoscopic illumination system for microscope

US8177394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2008
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B21/082
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention is a novel stereoscopic illumination system for a microscope which delivers at least two collimated light beams to a subject surface. Each of the two collimated light beams is delivered for an eye of the user. Additionally, a third light beam is provided at an angle oblique to the other two collimated light beams.

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