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Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
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6,747,280 | Optics | 2004 | Method for the Individual Adaptation of Excitation Intensities in a Multiband Fluorescence Microscope and Multiband Fluorescence Microscope for Carrying Out Said Method | Albrecht Weiss | Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH | 06/08/2004 |
9,886,764 | Optics | 2018 | Image Acquisition System, Image Acquisition Method, and Inspection System | Guoheng Zhao, Stanley E. Stokowski, Andrew Hill, Johan De Greeve, Maarten Van Der Burgt, Karel Van Gils | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 02/06/2018 |
6,914,728 | Optics | 2005 | Optical Arrangement for Microscope Objective | Keshav D. Sharma | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 07/05/2005 |
9,244,368 | Optics | 2016 | Particle Control Near Reticle and Optics Using Showerhead | Gildardo R. Delgado, Frank Chilese, Rudy Garcia, John R. Torczynski, Anthony S. Geller, Daneil J. Rader, Leonard E. Klebanoff, Michail A. Gallis | KLA-Tencor Corporation; Sandia Corporation | 01/26/2016 |
7,233,435 | Optics | 2007 | Microscope | Manfred Gilbert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Hans-Joachim Kolb | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 07/19/2007 |
6,392,794 | Optics | 2002 | Laser Scanning Microscope | Johann Engelhardt, Heinrich Ulrich, William C. Hay | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 05/21/2002 |
7,170,694 | Optics | 2007 | Magnetically Positioned Precision Holder for Optical Components | Heinz Zimmermann, Harald Schnitzler, Klaus-Peter Zimmer | Leica Microsystems AG (Schweiz) | 01/30/2007 |
5,381,196 | Optics | 1995 | Contrast Sensitivity Tester | David A. Luce, Bernard Grolman | Leica Inc. | 01/10/1995 |
5,561,562 | Optics | 1996 | Microscope Objective with a Correcting Mount | Reinhold Bender | Leica Mikroskopie und Systeme GmbH | 10/01/1996 |
6,965,356 | Optics | 2005 | Microscopy Laboratory System | Vincent Vaccarelli | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 11/15/2005 |
6,627,304 | Optics | 2003 | Absorbent Thin-Film System Consisting of Metal and Dielectric Films | Frank Eisenkrämer | Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH | 09/30/2003 |
9,874,512 | Optics | 2018 | Method and System for Gas Flow Mitigation of Molecular Contamination of Optics | Gildardo Delgado, Terry Johnson, Marco Arienti, Salam Harb, Leonard Klebanoff, Rudy Garcia, Mohammed Tahmassebpur, Sarah Scott | KLA-Tencor Corporation; National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC | 01/23/2018 |
8,087,799 | Optics | 2012 | Illumination Means and Inspection Means Having An Illumination Means | Kurt Hahn, Michael Hofmann, Christof Krampe-Zadler | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 01/03/2012 |
9,237,611 | Optics | 2016 | Housing Assembly for Electronic Display | Peter A. Stroumbas, Larry J. Wojtowicz | 01/12/2016 | |
6,552,795 | Optics | 2003 | Method and Apparatus for Illuminating a Transparent Specimen | Joerg Bewersdorf | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 04/22/2003 |
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 |
9,622,662 | Optics | 2017 | Digital Light Processing Hyperspectral Imaging Apparatus and Method | Karel J. Zuzak, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Rafael Ufret-Vincenty, Robert P. Francis, Edward Livingston | Board of Regents, The University of Texas System | 04/18/2017 |
6,388,807 | Optics | 2002 | Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope | Werner Knebel, Heinrich Ulrich | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 05/14/2002 |
6,576,901 | Optics | 2003 | Arrangement for Scanning a Specimen Receiving Device | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 06/10/2003 |
6,944,326 | Optics | 2005 | Video Microscopy Method | Michael Ganser | Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH | 09/13/2005 |
5,833,202 | Optics | 1998 | Mechanical Fastening System for Modular Micro-Optical Elements | Andreasch Wolfgang | Leica AG | 11/10/1998 |
7,961,334 | Optics | 2011 | Coordinate Measuring Machine for Measuring Structures on a Substrate | Hans-Artur Boesser, Michael Heiden, Klaus-Dieter Adam | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 06/14/2011 |
7,168,901 | Optics | 2007 | Device and Method for Trimming Samples | Robert Ranner | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 01/30/2007 |
5,587,748 | Optics | 1996 | Joystick Override Control for An Ophthalmic Instrument | David A. Luce, Donald E. Miller | Leica Inc. | 12/24/1996 |
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 |
6,076,929 | Optics | 2000 | Microscope, Including Automatic Ocular Adaptation | Herbert M. Stuttler | Leica Microsystems AG | 06/20/2000 |
6,771,405 | Optics | 2004 | Method and Apparatus for Scanning a Specimen | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 08/03/2004 |
7,218,762 | Optics | 2007 | Method for User Training for a Scanning Microscope, Scanning Microscope, and Software Program for User Training for a Scanning Microscope | Frank Olschewski | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 05/15/2007 |
6,804,050 | Optics | 2004 | Multiple Phase Contrast Annulus Slider | Scott W. Parks | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 10/12/2004 |
9,747,518 | Optics | 2017 | Automatic Calibration Sample Selection for Die-to-Database Photomask Inspection | Feng Zhao, Gang Pan | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 08/29/2017 |
6,042,232 | Optics | 2000 | Automatic Optometer Evaluation Method Using Data Over a Wide Range of Focusing Positions | David A. Luce, Matthew Severns | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 03/28/2000 |
5,754,273 | Optics | 1998 | Non-Contact Tonometer Having Off-Axis Fluid Pulse System | David A. Luce | Leica Inc. | 05/19/1998 |
9,662,688 | Optics | 2017 | Apparatus and Method for Cross-Flow Purge for Optical Components in a Chamber | Garry Rose, Gildardo Delgado, H. Steven Larson, Daniel R. Hennigan | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 05/30/2017 |
9,046,500 | Optics | 2015 | Adaptable Illuminating Apparatus, System, and Method for Extreme Ultra-Violet Light | Damon Kvamme, Yanming Zhao | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 06/02/2015 |
6,621,953 | Optics | 2003 | Optical Arrangement for Transmitting Short Laser Pulses in Optical Fibers | Heinrich Ulrich, Rolf Borlinghaus | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 09/16/2003 |
11,896,303 | Optics | 2024 | Optical Apparatus | Abbishek Kumar | Wavesense Engineering GmbH | 02/13/2024 |
6,782,167 | Optics | 2004 | Light Beam Splitter | Leroy M. Wood, William R. Potter | Health Research, Inc. | 08/24/2004 |
10,561,312 | Optics | 2020 | Method and Apparatus for Administering a Low Luminance Visual Dysfunction Test | Cheryl Nordstrom | 02/18/2020 | |
9,759,912 | Optics | 2017 | Particle and Chemical Control Using Tunnel Flow | Frank Chilese, Gildardo R. Delgado, Daniel Wack, John R., Torczynski, Leonard E. Klebanoff | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 09/12/2017 |
6,172,804 | Optics | 2001 | Optical Device with at Least One Swivelling Observation Tube | Manfred Schuck, Georg Stoeckl, Klaus Koch, Alexander Götz | Rodenstock Prazisionsopitk GmbH | 01/09/2001 |
6,831,780 | Optics | 2004 | Microscope Assemblage | Werner Knebel | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 12/14/2004 |
6,525,812 | Optics | 2003 | Optical Arrangement for a Laser Scanning Microscope | Nicole Hartmann, Rafael Storz | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 02/25/2003 |
6,717,725 | Optics | 2004 | Automated Microscope System | Michael Ganser | Leica Microsystems Wetzler GmbH | 04/06/2004 |
6,618,178 | Optics | 2003 | Optical Arrangement for Deflecting a Light Beam, Particularly in Two Substantially Mutually Perpendicular Directions and Confocal Scanning Microscope | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg | 09/09/2003 |
11,025,796 | Optics | 2021 | Plurality of Linear Sensor Arrays Comprising Plural Process Direction Widths and Photosites with Submicron Y-Axis Alignment Between Arrays | Joseph F. Casey, Gary D. Redding, Robert P. Herloski | Xerox Corporation | 06/01/2021 |
9,411,298 | Optics | 2016 | Printhead Including An Assembly for Cleaning a Lens and a Displaceable Light-Emitting Diode Assembly and Methods Thereof | Vinoth Kumar Ganesan, Aravindan Ekambaram, Kumaran Vairavan, Richard David Emms | Xerox Corporation | 08/09/2016 |
6,801,359 | Optics | 2004 | Optical Arrangement Provided for a Spectral Fanning Out of a Light Beam | Johann Engelhardt, Heinrich Ulrich, Hilmar Gugel | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 10/05/2004 |
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 |
6,879,398 | Optics | 2005 | Distributed Contaminant Optical Monitoring System | VanWinkle T. Townsend, Robert H. Fleming | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 04/12/2005 |
6,900,935 | Optics | 2005 | Optical Arrangement and Microscope | Johann Engelhardt, Juergen Hoffmann | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 05/31/2005 |
"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