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Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
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7,324,275 | Optics | 2008 | Microscope Stage Apparatus and Movement Means | Russell Bonaventura, Scott W. Parks | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 01/29/2008 |
5,825,457 | Optics | 1998 | Keratometric Illumination System | David A. Luce, Joseph L. Zelvin | Leica Inc. | 10/20/1998 |
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 |
7,872,763 | 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 |
10,768,497 | Optics | 2020 | Hyperspectral Imaging System | Robert P. Herloski | Xerox Corporation | 09/08/2020 |
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 |
5,446,274 | 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 |
11,181,817 | Optics | 2021 | Vertically and Corner-Oriented High-Definition Pylon-Mounted Cameras | Paul M. Halsey | Admiral Video, LLC | 11/23/2021 |
6,576,901 | Optics | 2003 | Arrangement for Scanning a Specimen Receiving Device | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 06/10/2003 |
6,608,295 | Optics | 2003 | Method and Arrangement for Compensating for Imaging Defects | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 08/19/2003 |
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 |
6,466,381 | Optics | 2002 | Apparatus for Positioning An Optical Component in a Beam Path | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 10/15/2002 |
6,263,234 | Optics | 2001 | Confocal Surface-Measuring Device | Johann Engelhardt, Thomas Zapf | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 07/17/2001 |
6,555,826 | Optics | 2003 | Apparatus for Illuminating a Specimen and Confocal Fluorescence Scanning Microscope | Juergen Hoffmann | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 04/29/2003 |
6,493,135 | Optics | 2002 | Temperature Regulated Microscope | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 12/10/2002 |
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 |
6,005,710 | Optics | 1999 | Microscope, in Particular for Surgical Operations, Having Autofocus Responsive to Gaze | Jürgen Pensel, Herbert M. Stüttler | Leica Microsystems AG | 12/21/1999 |
7,899,311 | Optics | 2011 | Removable Shutter for a Camera | Kevin J. Kearney, Peter Hammond, Philip Frank Marino | Optech International, Inc. | 03/01/2011 |
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 |
6,710,337 | 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 |
4,881,807 | Optics | 1989 | Optical Alignment System | David A. Luce, Srdjan Krstanovic | Cambridge Instruments, Inc. | 11/21/1989 |
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 |
7,088,918 | Optics | 2006 | Mounting Device for a Camera with Automatic Exposure Mode to An Optical System | Randolph Spencer | Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG | 08/08/2006 |
11,883,097 | Optics | 2024 | Method and Apparatus for Testing for Color Vision Loss | Cheryl Nordstrom | Innova Systems, Inc. | 01/30/2024 |
6,900,776 | Optics | 2005 | Microscopy Laboratory System | Vincent Vaccarelli | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 05/31/2005 |
9,833,137 | Optics | 2017 | Method and Apparatus for Administerng a Low Luminance Visual Dysfunction Test | Cheryl Nordstrom | 12/05/2017 | |
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 |
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 |
7,554,722 | Optics | 2009 | Scanning Microscope with Scanner Frequency Derived from Pulsed Laser | Bernd Widzgowski | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 06/30/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
6,433,814 | Optics | 2002 | TV Camera | Johann Engelhardt, Martin Hoppe | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 08/13/2002 |
7,262,906 | Optics | 2007 | Means for Transporting a Microscope | Manfred Gilbert, Kenneth M. Northem | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 08/28/2007 |
7,440,183 | Optics | 2008 | Indexable Microscope | Claus Bender | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 10/21/2008 |
5,779,633 | Optics | 1998 | Tonometer Air Pulse Generator | David A. Luce | Leica Inc. | 07/14/1998 |
"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