Probe for laser microscope

US8963103B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8963103-B2
Application numberUS-201414266373-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 30, 2014
Priority dateApr 30, 2013
Publication dateFeb 24, 2015
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015

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A device for sterilizing a sample chamber in an automated live cell microscope, having a sample holding frame contained in a housing of the microscope. The device includes a UVC sterilizing unit that emits an ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 280 nm to 100 nm (UVC radiation). The UVC sterilizing unit is arranged so that it is able to travel through the sample chamber for sterilization purposes.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A device for sterilizing a sample chamber in an automated live cell microscope, the microscope having a sample holding frame contained in a housing of the microscope and fastening, operating, and control elements for immobilizing and introducing movement in into the sample holding frame, the device comprising a UVC sterilizing unit that emits an ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 280 nm to 100 nm, the unit being arranged to travel through the sample…

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What does patent US8963103B2 cover?
A device for sterilizing a sample chamber in an automated live cell microscope, having a sample holding frame contained in a housing of the microscope. The device includes a UVC sterilizing unit that emits an ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 280 nm to 100 nm (UVC radiation). The UVC sterilizing unit is arranged so that it is able to travel through the sample chamber for sterilization purp…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Zeiss Carl Microscopy Gmbh
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61L2/10. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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