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Patent Gallery
| Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7,899,311 | Optics | 2011 | Removable Shutter for a Camera | Kevin J. Kearney, Peter Hammond, Philip Frank Marino | Optech International, Inc. | 03/01/2011 |
| 5,453,829 | Optics | 1995 | Procedure and Device for Measurement of Exposure Times in Optical Devices with Microscopic Illustration Path | Lucius Remer, Manfred Gilbert; Frank Hermann | Leica Mikroskopie und Systeme GmbH | 09/26/1995 |
| 5,446,274 | Optics | 1995 | Instructive Display for Assisting in Centering An Optical Path Element On a Path | David A. Luce, Christopher J. Percival | Leica Inc. | 08/29/1995 |
| 5,625,492 | Optics | 1997 | Color Compensation Filter | Claus Gunkel, Erwin Hisge | Leica Mikroskopie und Systeme GmbH | 04/29/1997 |
| 6,473,230 | Optics | 2002 | Microscope | Roland Hedrich | Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH | 10/29/2002 |
| 6,576,901 | Optics | 2003 | Arrangement for Scanning a Specimen Receiving Device | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 06/10/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6,496,307 | Optics | 2002 | Confocal Scanning Microscope | Johann Engelhardt, Heinrich Ulrich | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg, GmbH | 12/17/2002 |
| 6,515,802 | Optics | 2003 | Optical Arrangement | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 02/04/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6,525,812 | Optics | 2003 | Optical Arrangement for a Laser Scanning Microscope | Nicole Hartmann, Rafael Storz | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 02/25/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6,710,337 | Optics | 2004 | Laser Scanning Microscope and Shutter for An Optical System | Johann Engelhardt, William C. Hay, Juergen Hoffmann | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 03/23/2004 |
| 6,717,725 | Optics | 2004 | Automated Microscope System | Michael Ganser | Leica Microsystems Wetzler GmbH | 04/06/2004 |
| 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 |
| 5,825,457 | Optics | 1998 | Keratometric Illumination System | David A. Luce, Joseph L. Zelvin | Leica Inc. | 10/20/1998 |
| 6,965,356 | Optics | 2005 | Microscopy Laboratory System | Vincent Vaccarelli | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 11/15/2005 |
| 7,067,825 | Optics | 2006 | Eye Protection System on An Electronically Controlled Fluorescence Microscope | Paul Graefenhain | Leica Mircrosystems (Schweiz) AG | 06/27/2006 |
| 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 |
| 4,881,807 | Optics | 1989 | Optical Alignment System | David A. Luce, Srdjan Krstanovic | Cambridge Instruments, Inc. | 11/21/1989 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5,812,311 | Optics | 1998 | Microscope Having Extended Specimen Stage Travel | Karl Kragolnik | Leica AG | 09/22/1998 |
| 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 |
| 7,495,236 | Optics | 2009 | Apparatus and Method for Detection with a Scanning Microscope | Bernd Widzgowski, Holger Birk | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 02/24/2009 |
| 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 |
| 6,900,776 | Optics | 2005 | Microscopy Laboratory System | Vincent Vaccarelli | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 05/31/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6,975,452 | 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 |
| 7,468,833 | Optics | 2008 | Ergonomic Microscope and Microscope Carrier | Werner Franz Reichert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Manfred Gilbert | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 12/23/2008 |
| 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 |
| 6,888,118 | 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 |
| 6,678,443 | Optics | 2004 | Apparatus for Slewing a Light Beam | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 01/13/2004 |
| 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 |
| 5,585,964 | Optics | 1996 | Modular Microscope System | Karl-Josef Schalz | Leica Mikroskopie und Systeme GmbH AG | 12/17/1996 |
| 5,301,004 | Optics | 1994 | Method and Apparatus for Determining the Optical Properties of a Lens | Christopher J. Percival, David A. Luce | Leica Inc. | 04/05/1994 |
| 7,450,302 | Optics | 2008 | Microscope with Image Brightness Equalization | Frank Eisenkraemer, Ralf Krueger, Christian Schulz | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 11/11/2008 |
| 9,422,978 | Optics | 2016 | Gas Bearing Assembly for An EUV Light Source | Francis C. Chilese, Rudy F. Garcia | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 08/23/2016 |
| 7,088,505 | Optics | 2006 | Microscope and Focusing Device for a Microscope | Paul M. Harrison, Russell Bonaventura | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 08/08/2006 |
| 5,833,202 | Optics | 1998 | Mechanical Fastening System for Modular Micro-Optical Elements | Andreasch Wolfgang | Leica AG | 11/10/1998 |
