| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D669511 |
Optical filter wheel for a microscope |
October 23, 2012 |
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| D660336 |
Detector for microscope |
May 22, 2012 |
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| D525636 |
Microscope |
July 25, 2006 |
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| 8293490 |
Method for high spatial resolution stochastic examination of a sample structure labeled with a s |
October 23, 2012 |
| A method for high spatial resolution stochastic examination of a biological sample structure labeled with a labeling substance is described. The method comprises providing a biological sample structure; choosing such a labeling substance that has molecules present in a first state an |
| 8263946 |
Method and apparatus for high-resolution optical scanning of a sample |
September 11, 2012 |
| A method and an apparatus are suggested for high-resolution optical scanning, particularly in a laser scanning fluorescence microscope. A sample to be scanned comprises a first and a second substance that are switchable into a first and second energy state. In the scanning process, e |
| 8259383 |
Beam combiner and a light source with such a beam combiner |
September 4, 2012 |
| A beam combiner for combining at least two light beams (1, 2) into one combined light beam (3), in particular in the beam path of an optical arrangement, preferably of a microscope, is with respect to a flexible beam combination with structurally simple means characterized by an acou |
| 8253937 |
Optical evaluation method by means of laser pulses and corresponding apparatus |
August 28, 2012 |
| An optical evaluation method and an apparatus for performing said method are described. First laser pulses of a first type and second laser pulses of a second type that differs from the first type are sent onto a sample to be examined. The sample is hit with first incident light from the |
| 8228600 |
Inverted microscope for high-contrast imaging |
July 24, 2012 |
| An inverted microscope for the high-contrast imaging of objects includes multiple objectives configured to be disposable in an imaging beam path. Each objective has a respective objective pupil associated therewith. A lens system is also provided for generating respective intermediate |
| 8199407 |
Immersion objective, apparatus for forming an immersion film and method |
June 12, 2012 |
| An immersion objective for microscopic investigation of a specimen is provided wherein an outer lens is disposed in an objective body. A delivery device including a cap that is disposed over the objective body so as to form a space adapted to receive an immersion liquid is also provi |
| 8164829 |
System for recording and representing images of preparations |
April 24, 2012 |
| A system for acquiring and displaying images of preparations is provided. The system includes a first and second illumination device, each including an illumination source defining a respective illumination beam path amid configured to emit light to illuminate the preparation. A came |
| 8102598 |
Microscope and pinching prevention apparatus for a microscope |
January 24, 2012 |
| The present invention relates to a microscope (1). The microscope (1) comprises a microscope stand (3) and a component (8) arranged movably relative to the microscope stand (3). The microscope stand (3) and the movably arranged component (8) each comprise a surface (11, 10). A gap (9 |
| 8064121 |
Acousto-optical component |
November 22, 2011 |
| An acousto-optical component is suggested, in particular for use in the beam path of an optical arrangement, preferably of a microscope, with a crystal for the passage of light. Sound waves are generated via an electrical transducer and passed through the crystal. The sound waves pas |
| 8054561 |
Optical system for merging a first and a second partial image beam, each proceeding from a speci |
November 8, 2011 |
| An optical system is described for merging a first and a second partial image beam emanating from a specimen into a resultant image beam allowing modification of the areal proportion of the respective first or second partial image beam in the resultant image beam. A stop arrangement |
| 8014624 |
Method, arrangement, and software for optimizing the image quality of movable subjects imaged wi |
September 6, 2011 |
| A method and an arrangement for optimizing the image quality of movable subjects imaged with a microscope system are proposed. The microscope system encompasses at least one objective that defines an image window. Motions of the subjects being observed are captured in the image frame. A |
| 8009353 |
Comparison optical system |
August 30, 2011 |
| A comparison optical system (1) comprising several image-acquiring optical subsystems is disclosed. A bridge (3) mechanically and optically connects the optical subsystems to one another. Each of the image-acquiring optical subsystems possesses an XYZ stage (8a, 8b), movable in motor |
| 7999935 |
Laser microscope with a physically separating beam splitter |
August 16, 2011 |
| The invention proposes a method for imaging at least one microscopic property of a sample and an apparatus with which the proposed method can be carried out. In the method, at least one coherent illumination light with at least one illumination wavelength is produced by means of at l |
| 7986338 |
Microscope system and image production method |
July 26, 2011 |
| A microscope system and an image production method utilizing a microscope having one or more setting elements for modifying at least one microscope setting, and a camera for acquiring a microscope image, which camera is operable in predeterminable image modes. At least one of the setting |
| 7948629 |
Microscope and method for total internal reflection-microscopy |
May 24, 2011 |
| A microscope for total internal reflection microscopy. The microscope includes at least one light source configured to provide an illumination light to an illumination beam path for an evanescent illumination of a specimen so as to reflect the illumination light at an interface to the |
| 7903247 |
Method and microscope for high spatial resolution examination of samples |
March 8, 2011 |
| A method and a microscope, in particular a laser scanning fluorescence microscope, for high spatial resolution examination of samples, the sample (1) to be examined comprising a substance that can be repeatedly converted from a first state (Z1, A) into a second state (Z2, B), the fir |
| 7873241 |
Method for superimposing optical information in a scanning microscope |
January 18, 2011 |
| A method for superimposing optical information in a scanning microscope includes determining a transformation matrix, and superimposing first optical information of a CCD image and second optical information of at least one piece of second image information using the transformation m |
| 7835601 |
Device for generating a laser light beam |
November 16, 2010 |
| A device for generating a laser light beam includes a module. The module includes at least one laser light source, and a mechanical, an electrical and/or an optical interface defined towards an outside of the module. |
| 7830506 |
Method for high spatial resolution examination of samples |
November 9, 2010 |
| A method for high spatial resolution examination of a sample, the sample to be examined including a substance that can be repeatedly converted from a first state into a second state, the first and the second states differing from one another in at least one optical property. The method |
| 7817271 |
Confocal microscope and method for detecting by means of a confocal microscope |
October 19, 2010 |
| The invention relates to a confocal microscope which illuminates a sample (15) by means of at least one light source. A detection light beam (17) is emitted from the sample (15). The detection light beam (17) is spectrally split up in a spatial manner by the dispersive element (20) a |
| 7808699 |
Microscope lens for total internal reflection microscopy and microscope |
October 5, 2010 |
| A microscope objective includes an optical fiber. The optical fiber can deliver light for total internal reflection microscopy. The optical fiber can couple illumination light directly into the microscope objective through the optical fiber. |
| 7807108 |
Apparatus for receiving biological specimens |
October 5, 2010 |
| An apparatus for receiving biological specimens, the apparatus being introducible into a laser microdissection device for laser microdissection of a biological specimen, includes a first element having a first opening extending from a first side to a second side of the first element. |
| 7802027 |
Method for data processing in a scan microscope comprising a fast scanner and scan microscope co |
September 21, 2010 |
| The process acquires data blocks in real-time with a fast scanner. The acquired data blocks are then transmitted to a computer system (23). The data blocks are then processed as a function of a frame burst ratio (N). The transmission of the acquired data blocks to the computer system is |
| 7777942 |
Device for modifying the distance between a microscope objective and a microscope stage |
August 17, 2010 |
| Disclosed is a device for modifying the distance between a microscope table and a microscope objective. The vertical adjusting mechanism of the microscope table encompasses a eccentric member which is rotatable about a shaft. At least one actuating button is mounted on the shaft. The |
| 7764375 |
Imaging device for imaging microscopic or macroscopic objects |
July 27, 2010 |
| The present invention relates to an imaging device (1) for imaging microscopic or macroscopic objects (5). The imaging device (1) comprises a light source (2), an illumination beam path (6), an imaging beam path (7) and an imaging optical means (4), in particular in the form of an ob |
| 7760428 |
Specimen slide unit for holding a specimen that is to be examined under a microscope or analyzed |
July 20, 2010 |
| A specimen slide unit for holding a specimen that is to be examined under a microscope or analyzed with a laboratory analysis system includes a specimen slide, a data carrier device and a signal element. The data carrier device has a radio frequency identification tag that can be read |
| 7746552 |
Illumination module for evanescent illumination and microscope |
June 29, 2010 |
| A microscope with a light source that produces an illumination light beam for evanescently illuminating a sample includes an adjustment mechanism with which the polarization of the illumination light beam may be changed. |
| 7742226 |
Interference microscope, and method for operating an interference microscope |
June 22, 2010 |
| The present invention concerns an interference microscope and a method for operating an interference microscope, in particular a 4.pi. microscope, standing wave field microscope, or I.sup.2M, I.sup.3M, or I.sup.5M microscope, at least one specimen support unit associated with the spe |
| 7733483 |
Method for ascertaining the orientation of molecules in biological specimens |
June 8, 2010 |
| A method of ascertaining the orientation of molecules in a biological specimen by total internal reflection includes focusing illuminating light through an objective in different positions in a plane of a pupil of the objective so as to generate a plurality of respective differently |
| 7724363 |
Device for multifocal confocal microscopic determination of spatial distribution and for multifo |
May 25, 2010 |
| Many points on a sample are tested simultaneously in parallel in an FCS method with multifocal illumination and/or detection. |
| 7710641 |
Tube for a microscope |
May 4, 2010 |
| A tube for a microscope includes an adaptation interface, a rotatable operator interface, a beam deflecting device, and a rotatable beam deflecting unit. The beam deflecting device includes a beam-splitting device. A rotation of the operator interface is constrainedly coupled to a ro |
| 7679875 |
Protective circuitry for photomultiplier tubes |
March 16, 2010 |
| An electronic circuit for protecting a photomultiplier against overloads is provided. The photomultiplier has a cathode, an anode, a plurality of dynodes and a voltage divider. The circuit includes a high-voltage source, which applies a high voltage to the photomultiplier. A protective |
| 7679822 |
Broadband laser illumination device for a scanning microscope with output stabilization |
March 16, 2010 |
| The arrangement for examining microscope preparations with a scanning microscope comprises a laser (1) and an optical means (12) which images the light generated by the laser (1) onto a specimen (13) that is to be examined. Provided between the laser (1) and the optical means (12) is an |
| 7679741 |
Method and microscope for high spatial resolution examination of samples |
March 16, 2010 |
| A method and a microscope, in particular a laser scanning fluorescence microscope, for high spatial resolution examination of samples, the sample (1) to be examined comprising a substance that can be repeatedly converted from a first state (Z1, A) into a second state (Z2, A), the fir |
| 7676071 |
Method for illuminating a sample |
March 9, 2010 |
| A method for illuminating a specimen or a region of the specimen (region of interest, ROI), the information indicating whether and in what manner a specific point on the specimen is to be illuminated, being stored in a data memory under a specific address. A change in the position, o |
| 7675617 |
Optical array for the spectrally selective identification of light of a light beam |
March 9, 2010 |
| Disclosed is an optical array (2) for the spectrally selective identification of light of a light beam, particularly for identifying light of a detecting light beam (3) in a preferably confocal scanning microscope (1). Said optical array comprises a means (18) for the spatial spectra |
| 7675019 |
Method and device for adjusting at least one light beam in an optical system |
March 9, 2010 |
| A device (70) is disclosed for adjusting a light beam (1) in an optical system (100), whereby the optical system (100) defines an optical axis (60). The device (70) for adjusting comprises means for coupling-in (3) of the light beam into a housing part (80) of the device (70). The means |
| 7660035 |
Scanning microscope |
February 9, 2010 |
| A scanning microscope includes at least one light source, an acousto-optical element, a beam deflection device and a beam guiding device. The at least one light source generates an illuminating light beam. The acousto-optical element spatially splits a sub-light beam from the illumin |
| 7649682 |
Method for self-monitoring a microscope system, microscope system, and software for self-monitor |
January 19, 2010 |
| This invention comprises a method, a software, and a microscope system for monitoring and controlling information loss. The observation of information that is not present and the comparison of ideal loss to actual loss generates an explanatory component by means of a rule set. The us |
| 7646481 |
Method and microscope for high spatial resolution examination of samples |
January 12, 2010 |
| A method and a microscope, in particular a laser scanning fluorescence microscope, for high spatial resolution examination of samples, the sample (1) to be examined comprising a substance that can be repeatedly converted from a first state (Z1, A) into a second state (Z2, B), the fir |
| 7633622 |
Method for analyzing a sample and microscope for evanescently illuminating the sample |
December 15, 2009 |
| A microscope with evanescent sample illumination and a method for testing samples are disclosed. A first evanescent field, which exhibits a first penetration depth in the sample, and a second evanescent field, which exhibits a second penetration depth in the sample that is greater than |
| 7626706 |
Polarization interference microscope |
December 1, 2009 |
| The present invention relates to a polarization interference microscope (1) for imaging objects (5). The polarization interference microscope (1) comprises a light source (2), an illumination beam path (6), an imaging beam path (7) and an objective (4). The illumination beam path (6) |
| 7619732 |
Method and microscope for high spatial resolution examination of samples |
November 17, 2009 |
| A method and a microscope, in particular a laser scanning fluorescence microscope, for high spatial resolution examination of samples, the sample (1) to be examined comprising a substance that can be repeatedly converted from a first state (Z1, A) into a second state (Z2, B), the fir |
| 7602824 |
Device and method for supplying short-wavelength light |
October 13, 2009 |
| The present invention broadly comprises a device for supplying light at an illumination wavelength shorter than 300 nm. The device includes a first subassembly, having a light source for delivering light at a wavelength that is at least twice as long as the illumination wavelength; a sec |
| 7600926 |
Device for adjusting an optical fiber or an optical fiber bundle |
October 13, 2009 |
| Disclosed is a device for adjusting an optical fiber (1) or an optical fiber bundle relative to a coupling point. Said device comprises a holding apparatus (2) for the fiber/s (1) and a mechanism (3) for positioning the fiber/s (1) in said holding apparatus (2). The positioning mecha |
| 7599115 |
Raster microscope |
October 6, 2009 |
| A scanning microscope includes an excitation light beam, a stimulation light beam, an objective, an optical component and an optical system, The excitation light beam optically excites a first area of a specimen. The stimulation light beam triggers a stimulated emission or an additional |
| 7596454 |
Method for separating detection channels of a microscope system |
September 29, 2009 |
| A method for separating detection channels is disclosed, a sample (15) being equipped with at least two different fluorescent dyes. Firstly the emission spectrum of at least two fluorescent dyes is ascertained. From the emission spectra, the separation points of the wavelength and of the |
