Imaging accessory frame for integration with an operating microscope

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9585559
APP PUB NO 20150320312A1
SERIAL NO

14805633

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An accessory frame for selectively coupling components to an optical microscope for imaging of a subject is provided. The optical microscope has a body including an undercarriage. The accessory frame includes a mounting plate that attaches to the undercarriage of the microscope. The mounting plate includes a first attachment port and a second attachment port. The first attachment port is configured to couple a first optical assembly in an optical path of the microscope between an objective lens of the microscope and the subject. The second attachment port is configured to couple a second optical assembly to the microscope body with at least a portion of the optical path of the second optical assembly being outside of the optical path of the microscope.

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BIOPTIGEN INCDURHAM NC 27709

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Buckland, Eric L Hickory, US 98 2229
Hart, Robert H Cary, US 55 866
Huening, Pete Clayton, US 12 177

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