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Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
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6,914,728 | Optics | 2005 | Optical Arrangement for Microscope Objective | Keshav D. Sharma | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 07/05/2005 |
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 |
7,120,281 | 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 |
7,394,593 | Optics | 2008 | Transmitted-Light Base for a Microscope, and Method for Regulating the Illumination Intensity of a Transmitted-Light Base | Ruedi Rottermann, Patrick Kopf, Otto Geschwenter, Klaus-Peter Zimmer | Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG | 07/01/2008 |
5,521,755 | Optics | 1996 | Epi-Illumination System for Microscopes | Hans-Werner Stankewitz | Leica Mikroskopie und Systeme GmbH | 05/28/1996 |
10,768,497 | Optics | 2020 | Hyperspectral Imaging System | Robert P. Herloski | Xerox Corporation | 09/08/2020 |
7,324,275 | Optics | 2008 | Microscope Stage Apparatus and Movement Means | Russell Bonaventura, Scott W. Parks | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 01/29/2008 |
5,474,066 | Optics | 1995 | Non-Contact Tonometer | Bernard Grolman | Leica Inc. | 12/12/1995 |
5,625,492 | Optics | 1997 | Color Compensation Filter | Claus Gunkel, Erwin Hisge | Leica Mikroskopie und Systeme GmbH | 04/29/1997 |
6,576,901 | Optics | 2003 | Arrangement for Scanning a Specimen Receiving Device | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 06/10/2003 |
6,473,230 | Optics | 2002 | Microscope | Roland Hedrich | Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH | 10/29/2002 |
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 |
6,421,475 | Optics | 2002 | Overload Protection System for Avoiding Damage to Optical Components | Johann Engelhardt, Heinrich Ulrich | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 07/16/2002 |
6,466,381 | Optics | 2002 | Apparatus for Positioning An Optical Component in a Beam Path | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 10/15/2002 |
6,515,802 | Optics | 2003 | Optical Arrangement | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 02/04/2003 |
6,555,826 | Optics | 2003 | Apparatus for Illuminating a Specimen and Confocal Fluorescence Scanning Microscope | Juergen Hoffmann | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 04/29/2003 |
5,825,457 | Optics | 1998 | Keratometric Illumination System | David A. Luce, Joseph L. Zelvin | Leica Inc. | 10/20/1998 |
6,005,710 | Optics | 1999 | Microscope, in Particular for Surgical Operations, Having Autofocus Responsive to Gaze | Jürgen Pensel, Herbert M. Stüttler | Leica Microsystems AG | 12/21/1999 |
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 |
6,771,405 | Optics | 2004 | Method and Apparatus for Scanning a Specimen | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 08/03/2004 |
6,965,356 | Optics | 2005 | Microscopy Laboratory System | Vincent Vaccarelli | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 11/15/2005 |
6,836,359 | Optics | 2004 | Microscope and Segmenting Device for a Microscope | Werner Knebel | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 12/28/2004 |
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 |
7,602,824 | Optics | 2009 | Device and Method for Supplying Short-Wavelength Light | Michael Heiden | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 10/13/2009 |
7,027,221 | Optics | 2006 | Autofocus Method for a Microscope and System for Adjusting the Focus for a Microscope | Martin Hamborg | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 04/11/2006 |
7,067,825 | Optics | 2006 | Eye Protection System on An Electronically Controlled Fluorescence Microscope | Paul Graefenhain | Leica Mircrosystems (Schweiz) AG | 06/27/2006 |
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 |
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 |
7,275,730 | Optics | 2007 | Height-Adjusting Device and Support for Optical Systems, Which Comprises Height-Adjusting Devices | Claus Bender | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 10/02/2007 |
7,899,311 | Optics | 2011 | Removable Shutter for a Camera | Kevin J. Kearney, Peter Hammond, Philip Frank Marino | Optech International, Inc. | 03/01/2011 |
4,881,807 | Optics | 1989 | Optical Alignment System | David A. Luce, Srdjan Krstanovic | Cambridge Instruments, Inc. | 11/21/1989 |
10,799,108 | Optics | 2020 | Method and Apparatus for Testing for Color Vision Loss | Cheryl Nordstrom, Jeffrey C. Rabin, John M. Gooch | 10/13/2020 | |
7,505,200 | Optics | 2009 | Phase Shift Method and Apparatus for Implementing Phase-Contrast or Modulation-Contrast Observation on Microscopes | Ralf Krueger | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 03/17/2009 |
7,538,939 | Optics | 2009 | Stereomicroscope or Additional Element for a Stereomicroscope | Heinz Zimmerman, Ruedi Rotterman, Peter Bertschi | Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG | 05/26/2009 |
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 |
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 |
6,900,776 | Optics | 2005 | Microscopy Laboratory System | Vincent Vaccarelli | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 05/31/2005 |
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 |
6,975,452 | Optics | 2005 | Automated Microscope System | Michael Ganser | Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH | 12/13/2005 |
6,791,767 | Optics | 2004 | Magnetic Optical Element Holder and Microscope Assembly Including Same | Russell Bonaventura | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 09/14/2004 |
5,115,339 | Optics | 1992 | Stereomicroscope | Ronald J. Martino, Fred J. Ramsey | Cambridge Instruments Inc. | 05/19/1992 |
6,678,443 | Optics | 2004 | Apparatus for Slewing a Light Beam | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 01/13/2004 |
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 |
7,088,505 | Optics | 2006 | Microscope and Focusing Device for a Microscope | Paul M. Harrison, Russell Bonaventura | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 08/08/2006 |
7,450,302 | Optics | 2008 | Microscope with Image Brightness Equalization | Frank Eisenkraemer, Ralf Krueger, Christian Schulz | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 11/11/2008 |
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 |
7,468,833 | Optics | 2008 | Ergonomic Microscope and Microscope Carrier | Werner Franz Reichert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Manfred Gilbert | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 12/23/2008 |
5,812,311 | Optics | 1998 | Microscope Having Extended Specimen Stage Travel | Karl Kragolnik | Leica AG | 09/22/1998 |
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 |
6,882,481 | Optics | 2005 | Optical Arrangement for High Power Microobjective | Keshav D. Sharma | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 04/19/2005 |
"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