Methods for optically aligning light collection components and optically aligned light collection systems thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9709769
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14925616

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Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for optically aligning components of a light collection system. Methods according to certain embodiments include coupling a connector having a first lens to an optical adjustment component having a second lens by connecting a first magnet and first aligner positioned on the connector to a second magnet and second aligner positioned on the optical adjustment component such that connecting the first magnet and first aligner to the second magnet and second aligner is sufficient to position the connector lens to be optically concentric with the optical adjustment component lens. Light collection systems optically aligned by the subject methods including flow cell nozzles optically aligned with an optical adjustment component are also described. Systems and methods for measuring light emitted by a sample (e.g., in a flow stream) are also provided.

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  • BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Petersen, Timothy Wayne Seattle, US 11 32
Rohani, Mina Seattle, US 2 9

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