Patents by Inventor Manfred Gilbert
Manfred Gilbert has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8553323Abstract: A microscope objective changer includes a changing device for changing at least two objectives. A movable objective holder corresponds to each objective. Each movable objective holder is configured to receive a respective one of the objectives and to transfer the respective objective along a respective displacement path from an allocated stand-by position into an operating position. A carrier is associated with each objective holder and includes a guide groove constituting the respective displacement path. Each displacement path includes a first portion beginning at the respective stand-by position and extends substantially perpendicular to the optical axis and a second portion directly bordering the first portion that includes a downwardly component in a direction parallel to the optical axis such that each objective holder is movable from the respective stand-by position to the optical axis of the operating position when reaching a lower end of the second portion of the displacement path.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventors: Manfred Gilbert, Gerhard Pfeifer
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Patent number: 8009353Abstract: A comparison optical system (1) comprising several image-acquiring optical subsystems is disclosed. A bridge (3) mechanically and optically connects the optical subsystems to one another. Each of the image-acquiring optical subsystems possesses an XYZ stage (8a, 8b), movable in motorized fashion, on which a sample to be examined is placed. Also provided is a control unit which moves the XYZ stages (8a, 8b), movable in motorized fashion, synchronously in all three spatial directions. The synchronous motion of the XYZ stages (8a, 8b) can be switched on and off by the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventor: Manfred Gilbert
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Publication number: 20100315707Abstract: An objective changer for a microscope is described, comprising a changing device for transferring at least a first objective held in a first objective holder from a first stand-by position along a first transfer path into an operating position where the first objective defines an optical axis and a second objective held in a second objective holder from a second stand-by position along a second transfer path into an operating position where the second objective defines an optical axis. The first and second transfer paths differ from each other but both extend substantially perpendicular to the optical axis at least within a first area of the first transfer path and a first area of the second transfer path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS GMBHInventors: Manfred Gilbert, Gerhard Pfeifer
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Patent number: 7570421Abstract: An automated microscope includes a stand and a front control panel. The front control panel is disposed on the stand and including a first and a second button. Third and a fourth buttons are associated with the microscope.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventor: Manfred Gilbert
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Publication number: 20090180177Abstract: A comparison optical system (1) comprising several image-acquiring optical subsystems is disclosed. A bridge (3) mechanically and optically connects the optical subsystems to one another. Each of the image-acquiring optical subsystems possesses an XYZ stage (8a, 8b), movable in motorized fashion, on which a sample to be examined is placed. Also provided is a control unit which moves the XYZ stages (8a, 8b), movable in motorized fashion, synchronously in all three spatial directions. The synchronous motion of the XYZ stages (8a, 8b) can be switched on and off by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS GMBHInventor: Manfred Gilbert
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Patent number: 7468833Abstract: An ergonomic microscope (1) and a microscope carrier (2) are disclosed. The microscope encompasses a stand (3) which possesses a stand base (3a) that defines an external contour (3b). The microscope (1) is placed onto the microscope carrier (2). The microscope carrier (2) comprises a body (4) and a left and a right hand rest (6). The left and the right hand rest (6) are attached to the body (4) so as to pivot freely and independently of one another. A height adjustment of the microscope carrier (2) results in a pivoting of the hand rests (6) in such a way that their front edges (6a) rest on the bench surface (50) regardless of the height adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2006Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventors: Werner Franz Reichert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Manfred Gilbert
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Patent number: 7262906Abstract: A microscope includes a microscope arm having an interior and an exterior surface. The interior surface has at least one recessed portion disposed therein extending from the interior surface of the microscope arm to an inner recess surface of the microscope arm. The recessed portion forms a surface for gripping the microscope. A portion of the recessed portion is, preferably, disposed above the stage and below the objective turret of the microscope. The recessed portion may comprise a textured surface for increasing the static coefficient of friction thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventors: Manfred Gilbert, Kenneth M. Northem
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Patent number: 7233435Abstract: The present invention concerns a microscope 1. The microscope 1 encompasses a microscope stand 2, an objective 4 having an optical axis 5, a microscope stage 6 serving to receive a specimen 7, and a focusing device 20 serving to focus the specimen 7. With the focusing device 20, the objective or the microscope stage 6 is positionable relative to the microscope stand 2 in the direction of the optical axis 5 of the objective 4. The focusing device 20 comprises at least one operating element 8 with which an operator controls the positioning of the objective 4 or of the microscope stage 6. For adaptation of the spatial arrangement of the operating element 8 to the needs of an operator, the microscope 1 according to the present invention is characterized in that the spatial arrangement of the operating element 8 relative to the microscope stand 2 is modifiable.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventors: Manfred Gilbert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Hans-Joachim Kolb
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Publication number: 20070081230Abstract: An ergonomic microscope (1) and a microscope carrier (2) are disclosed. The microscope encompasses a stand (3) which possesses a stand base (3a) that defines an external contour (3b). The microscope (1) is placed onto the microscope carrier (2). The microscope carrier (2) comprises a body (4) and a left and a right hand rest (6). The left and the right hand rest (6) are attached to the body (4) so as to pivot freely and independently of one another. A height adjustment of the microscope carrier (2) results in a pivoting of the hand rests (6) in such a way that their front edges (6a) rest on the bench surface (50) regardless of the height adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventors: Werner Reichert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Manfred Gilbert
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Patent number: 7167303Abstract: The invention relates to a microscope and a stand consisting of a first housing shell and a second housing shell. The first and second housing shells define a base part on which the stand rests. The stand is generally C-shaped, and a stand base cover closes the stand toward the outside. At least one connecting means is provided for the first and second housing shells. The connecting means is not accessible from outside the stand when the stand base cover is in place.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventor: Manfred Gilbert
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Patent number: 7136223Abstract: A microscope having a moveable object holder forming a part of a stage assembly. The stage assembly includes at least one x-y control, for moving the stage assembly or a portion thereof, e.g. the object holder, in a horizontal x direction, which x direction is parallel to the shoulders of an operating microscopist sitting square to the microscope, and for moving the stage assembly or portion thereof in a horizontal y direction perpendicular to the x direction. The microscope has dual controls for moving the stage assembly or a portion thereof in a z direction perpendicular to the x-y directions and parallel to an optical path into an objective lens of the microscope, wherein the x-y control and z controls are located so as to permit single hand operation of both controls with minimal hand movement or so as to permit comfortable ergonomic dual hand operation while permitting the shoulders of an operating microscopist to remain aligned parallel to the x direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventors: Jasna Roeth, Manfred Gilbert, Russell Bonaventura
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Patent number: 7136222Abstract: An ergonomic microscope (1) and a microscope carrier (2) are disclosed. The microscope encompasses a stand (3) which possesses a stand base (3a) that defines an external contour (3b). The microscope (1) is placed onto the microscope carrier (2). The microscope carrier (2) comprises a body (4) and a left and a right hand rest (6). The left and the right hand rest (6) are attached to the body (4) so as to pivot freely and independently of one another. A height adjustment of the microscope carrier (2) results in a pivoting of the hand rests (6) in such a way that their front edges (6a) rest on the bench surface (50) regardless of the height adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventors: Werner Franz Reichert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Manfred Gilbert
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Publication number: 20060227413Abstract: An automated microscope includes a stand and a front control panel. The front control panel is disposed on the stand and including a first and a second button. Third and a fourth buttons are associated with the microscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Applicant: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventor: Manfred Gilbert
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Patent number: 7048402Abstract: A lamp assembly for a microscope, the microscope having a stand, comprising a female member comprising a first electrical socket, the socket arranged to provide a source of electricity for a lamp, the female receptacle located inside the microscope stand, and, a male member comprising at least two electrical pin terminals arranged to matingly engage the first electrical socket to receive electricity therefrom, and, a second socket electrically connected to the at least two electrical pin terminals, the second socket arranged to hold the lamp and provide electricity thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventors: Jasna Roeth, Manfred Gilbert, Kenneth M. Northem, Paul M. Harrison
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Patent number: 7023614Abstract: A portable microscope and a microscope stage (10) for a portable microscope are disclosed. The microscope comprises a stand (4) that carries the adjustable-height microscope stage (10). The microscope stage (10) is constructed from a sample support part (38), a guide part (40), and a base (42). The base (42) of the microscope stage (10) carries an illumination module (39).Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbHInventor: Manfred Gilbert
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Publication number: 20060050372Abstract: The invention relates to a microscope (2) consisting of a first housing shell and a second housing shell (16 and 18). The first and second housing shells (16 and 18) define a base part (20) on which the stand (4) rests. The stand (4) is C-shaped, and a stand base cover (22) closes the stand (4) toward the outside. At least one connecting means (34) is provided for the first and second housing shell (16 and 18). The connecting means (34) is not accessible from outside the stand (4) when the stand base cover (22) is in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventor: Manfred Gilbert
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Publication number: 20060028716Abstract: The present invention discloses a microscope (2) having a stand (12) and a microscope stage (18) which is arranged on the stand (12) and which can be adjusted by at least one motor in all three spatial directions. As least one temperature sensor (30) and a command/control unit (10) are provided. The command/control unit (10) comprises a memory (9) and a microprocessor (11). A correction table (44) is stored in the memory, containing drift values for the three spatial directions (X, Y, and Z) as a function of temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2003Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventor: Manfred Gilbert
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Patent number: D511786Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbHInventors: Christophe Apotheloz, Manfred Gilbert, Russell Bonaventura
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Patent number: D516595Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbHInventors: Christophe Apothéloz, Jasna Roeth, Manfred Gilbert
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Patent number: D517581Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbHInventors: Christophe Apothéloz, Manfred Gilbert, Russell Bonaventura