Optical element alignment and retention for optical instruments
US9645345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B21/361
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical element holder includes receptacles for retaining optical elements, and is configured to move a selected optical element into an optical path whereby a light beam passes through the selected optical element. The optical element holder is configured to retain the optical elements in a manner that mitigates or avoids misalignment of the optical elements, thereby mitigating or avoiding unwanted deviations in the path of the light beam. The optical element holder may be part of a microscope or other optical instrument.
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