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Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
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6,804,050 | Optics | 2004 | Multiple Phase Contrast Annulus Slider | Scott W. Parks | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 10/12/2004 |
6,285,019 | Optics | 2001 | Optical Arrangement Disposed in a Microscope Beam Path | Johann Engelhardt, Christiane Ihrig | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 09/04/2001 |
5,602,640 | Optics | 1997 | Lensmeter Accessory | Christopher J. Percival | Leica Inc. | 02/11/1997 |
7,561,263 | Optics | 2009 | Apparatus for Illuminating and Inspecting a Surface | Lambert Danner, Michael Heiden, Alexander Buettner | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 07/14/2009 |
7,136,223 | Optics | 2006 | Erogonomically Arranged Object Adjustment Controls | Jasna Roeth, Manfred Gilbert, Russell Bonaventura | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 11/14/2006 |
5,521,756 | Optics | 1996 | Antistatic Microscope | Henry A. Meier, Jr., Vincent Vaccarelli | Leica Inc. | 05/28/1996 |
6,510,001 | Optics | 2003 | Optical Arrangement with a Spectrally Selective Element | Johann Engelhardt, Joachim Bradl, Heinrich Ulrich | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 01/21/2003 |
5,521,755 | Optics | 1996 | Epi-Illumination System for Microscopes | Hans-Werner Stankewitz | Leica Mikroskopie und Systeme GmbH | 05/28/1996 |
6,914,728 | Optics | 2005 | Optical Arrangement for Microscope Objective | Keshav D. Sharma | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 07/05/2005 |
6,212,009 | Optics | 2001 | Phase Annulus to Carry Out a Positive Phase Contrast | Sabine Alt-Nedvidek, Claus Gunkel | Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH | 04/03/2001 |
7,894,071 | Optics | 2011 | Measurement Chip | Ines Frese, Elzbieta Nahrstedf, Klaus-Stefan Drese | Institut Fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH | 02/22/2011 |
8,891,087 | Optics | 2014 | System and Method for Hyperspectral Imaging | Karel J. Zuzak, William Boyd Werner, Duane Scott Dewald, Brian Crowell | Digital Light Innovations | 11/18/2014 |
7,115,386 | Optics | 2006 | Device and Method for Carrying Out Immunological Marking Techniques for Thin-Sectioned Tissue | George Posthuma | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 10/03/2006 |
8,406,859 | Optics | 2013 | Digital Light Processing Hyperspectral Imaging Apparatus | Karel Zuzak, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Rafael Ufret-Vincenty, Robert P. Francis, Edward Livingston | Board of Regents, The University of Texas System | 03/26/2013 |
5,833,202 | Optics | 1998 | Mechanical Fastening System for Modular Micro-Optical Elements | Andreasch Wolfgang | Leica AG | 11/10/1998 |
4,881,807 | Optics | 1989 | Optical Alignment System | David A. Luce, Srdjan Krstanovic | Cambridge Instruments, Inc. | 11/21/1989 |
7,864,319 | Optics | 2011 | Device and Method for Determining An Optical Property of a Mask | Hans-Artur Boesser, Michael Heiden, Klaus Rinn, Frank Laske | Vistec Semiconductor System GmbH | 01/04/2011 |
6,900,776 | Optics | 2005 | Microscopy Laboratory System | Vincent Vaccarelli | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 05/31/2005 |
7,899,311 | Optics | 2011 | Removable Shutter for a Camera | Kevin J. Kearney, Peter Hammond, Philip Frank Marino | Optech International, Inc. | 03/01/2011 |
7,168,901 | Optics | 2007 | Device and Method for Trimming Samples | Robert Ranner | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 01/30/2007 |
7,098,447 | Optics | 2006 | Light Source for the Illumination of Microscopic Specimens and Scanning Microscope System | Kyra Moellmann | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 08/29/2006 |
5,825,457 | Optics | 1998 | Keratometric Illumination System | David A. Luce, Joseph L. Zelvin | Leica Inc. | 10/20/1998 |
7,872,763 | Optics | 2011 | Device for Measuring the Position of at Least One Structure on a Substrate | Katrin Pietsch, Klaus-Dieter Adam, Tillmann Ehrenberg | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 01/18/2011 |
7,120,281 | Optics | 2006 | Method; Microscope System and Software Program for the Observation of Dynamic Processes | Frank Olschewski, Jochen Nickel | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 10/10/2006 |
5,812,311 | Optics | 1998 | Microscope Having Extended Specimen Stage Travel | Karl Kragolnik | Leica AG | 09/22/1998 |
6,687,035 | Optics | 2004 | Method and Apparatus for ROI-Scan with High Temporal Resolution | Werner Knebel, Kolja Wawrowsky | Leica Microsystems Heildelberg GmbH | 02/03/2004 |
6,172,746 | Optics | 2001 | Transmitted Light Refractometer | Michael J. Byrne, Thomas E. Ryan, Kyle R. Bleyle, Keshav D. Sharma, Robert C. Atkinson, David J. Cash | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 01/09/2001 |
6,211,988 | Optics | 2001 | Optical Device for Scanning a Beam in Two Axes that Are Substantially Perpendicular to Each Other | Johann Engelhardt, Heinrich Ulrich | Leica Mircrosystems Heidelberg GmbH | 04/03/2001 |
7,889,338 | Optics | 2011 | Coordinate Measuring Machine and Method for Structured Illumination of Substrates | Michael Heiden | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 02/15/2011 |
7,136,222 | Optics | 2006 | Ergonomic Microscope and Microscope Carrier | Werner Franz Reichert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Manfred Gilbert | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 11/14/2006 |
5,471,260 | Optics | 1995 | Joystick for An Ophthalmic Instrument Where Vertical Movement is Controlled by Rotating the Joystick | David A. Luce, Joseph L. Zelvin | Leica Inc. | 11/28/1995 |
7,324,275 | Optics | 2008 | Microscope Stage Apparatus and Movement Means | Russell Bonaventura, Scott W. Parks | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 01/29/2008 |
7,088,505 | Optics | 2006 | Microscope and Focusing Device for a Microscope | Paul M. Harrison, Russell Bonaventura | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 08/08/2006 |
6,678,443 | Optics | 2004 | Apparatus for Slewing a Light Beam | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 01/13/2004 |
7,468,833 | Optics | 2008 | Ergonomic Microscope and Microscope Carrier | Werner Franz Reichert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Manfred Gilbert | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 12/23/2008 |
7,167,303 | Optics | 2007 | Microscope | Manfred Gilbert | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 01/23/2007 |
6,975,452 | Optics | 2005 | Automated Microscope System | Michael Ganser | Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH | 12/13/2005 |
6,888,118 | Optics | 2005 | Method, Apparatus and Scanning Microscope with Means for Stabilizing the Temperature of Optical Components | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 05/03/2005 |
5,115,339 | Optics | 1992 | Stereomicroscope | Ronald J. Martino, Fred J. Ramsey | Cambridge Instruments Inc. | 05/19/1992 |
6,791,767 | Optics | 2004 | Magnetic Optical Element Holder and Microscope Assembly Including Same | Russell Bonaventura | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 09/14/2004 |
7,075,716 | Optics | 2006 | Arrangement for Spectrally Sensitive Reflected-Light and Transmitted-Light Microscopy | Rolf Borlinghaus | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 07/11/2006 |
11,896,303 | Optics | 2024 | Optical Apparatus | Abbishek Kumar | Wavesense Engineering GmbH | 02/13/2024 |
6,654,165 | Optics | 2003 | Optical Arrangement | Johann Engelhardt, Joachim Bradl, Heinrich Ulrich | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 11/25/2003 |
5,793,525 | Optics | 1998 | Apparatus for Adjusting the Viewing Angle of a Microscope | Jeffrey M. Sabin, Christopher L. Wyatt, Mark R. King | Leica Inc. | 08/11/1998 |
6,433,814 | Optics | 2002 | TV Camera | Johann Engelhardt, Martin Hoppe | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 08/13/2002 |
5,779,633 | Optics | 1998 | Tonometer Air Pulse Generator | David A. Luce | Leica Inc. | 07/14/1998 |
6,002,509 | Optics | 1999 | Beam Scanner for Confocal Microscopes | Roelof W. Wijnaendts Van Resandt, Joachim Jehle, Johann Engelhardt | Leica Lasertechnik GmbH | 12/14/1999 |
6,567,212 | Optics | 2003 | Vibration Damping Device for Microscopes and Microscope with a Vibration Damping Device | Johann Engelhardt, Rafael Storz | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 05/20/2003 |
6,882,481 | Optics | 2005 | Optical Arrangement for High Power Microobjective | Keshav D. Sharma | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 04/19/2005 |
11,986,244 | Optics | 2024 | Wide Field Fundus Camera with Auto-Montage at a Single Alignment | Paul Andrew Yates, Ming Lai, Ta-Wei Yi, Alex Martinez | Retivue, LLC | 05/21/2024 |
"Invention is the most important product of man's creative brain. The ultimate purpose is the complete mastery over the material world, the harnessing of human nature to human needs."
Nikola Tesla