Patents by Inventor Peter Schacht

Peter Schacht 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).

  • Patent number: 11921274
    Abstract: Detecting emission light, in a laser scanning microscope, wherein the emission light emanating from a sample is guided onto a two-dimensional matrix sensor having a plurality of pixels and being located on an image plane, and a detection point distribution function is detected by the matrix sensor in a spatially oversam pled manner. The emission light emanating from the sample is spectrally separated in a dispersion device; the spectrally separated emission light is detected by the matrix sensor in a spectrally resolved manner; and during the analysis of the intensities measured by the pixels of a pixel region, the spectral separation is cancelled at least for some of said pixels. Additional aspects relate to a detection device for the spectrally resolved detection of emission light in a laser scanning microscope and to a laser scanning microscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Schwedt, Tiemo Anhut, Peter Schacht
  • Patent number: 11774706
    Abstract: The invention relates firstly to a method for determining a mechanical deviation on a displacement path of an optical zoom lens, in particular on a displacement path of an optical zoom lens of a microscope. The optical zoom lens is arranged in a beam path between an object to be recorded and an electronic image sensor. In a first method step, an optical marker is introduced into the beam path at a position of the beam path located between the object to be recorded and the optical zoom lens, such that the optical marker passes the optical zoom lens and then is depicted on an image in which a position of the optical marker is detected and determined. This is compared with a reference position of the optical marker in order to determine the mechanical deviation on the displacement path of the optical zoom lens. The invention further relates to a method for correction of a displacement error of an image recorded by an electronic image sensor and to an electronic image recording device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY GMBH
    Inventors: Daniel Stegmann, Daniel Harangozo, Peter Schacht, Thomas Milde
  • Publication number: 20230258916
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting emission light, in particular fluorescent light from at least one fluorescent dye, in a laser scanning microscope, wherein the emission light emanating from a sample is guided, by an imaging optical unit, onto a two-dimensional matrix sensor having a plurality of pixels and being located on an image plane, and a detection point distribution function is detected by the matrix sensor in a spatially oversampled manner. The method is characterized in that the emission light emanating from the sample is spectrally separated in a dispersion device, in particular in a dispersion direction; the spectrally separated emission light is detected by the matrix sensor in a spectrally resolved manner; and during the analysis of the intensities measured by the pixels of a pixel region, the spectral separation is cancelled at least for some of said pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Schwedt, Tiemo Anhut, Peter Schacht
  • Patent number: 11635606
    Abstract: An optical lens for use in a media feed device, having a first lens surface and a second lens surface, wherein the first lens is provided to be facing an object to be observed and the second lens surface is provided to be facing away from the object to be observed. At least one channel opening onto the first lens surface is present, wherein the at least one channel runs through the optical lens and at least one section of a media line is formed in the at least one, channel or, if a plurality of channels are formed, at least one of the plurality of channels opens up outside a highest point in alignment with a line that is vertical with respect to the first lens surface and to the surface of the earth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY GMBH
    Inventors: Saskia Pergande, Peter Schacht, Andreas Möbius, Jörg Siebenmorgen, Thomas Kalkbrenner
  • Publication number: 20220350107
    Abstract: The invention relates firstly to a method for determining a mechanical deviation on a displacement path of an optical zoom lens, in particular on a displacement path of an optical zoom lens of a microscope. The optical zoom lens is arranged in a beam path between an object to be recorded and an electronic image sensor. In a first method step, an optical marker is introduced into the beam path at a position of the beam path located between the object to be recorded and the optical zoom lens, such that the optical marker passes the optical zoom lens and then is depicted on an image in which a position of the optical marker is detected and determined. This is compared with a reference position of the optical marker in order to determine the mechanical deviation on the displacement path of the optical zoom lens. The invention further relates to a method for correction of a displacement error of an image recorded by an electronic image sensor and to an electronic image recording device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel STEGMANN, Daniel HARANGOZO, Peter SCHACHT, Thomas MILDE
  • Publication number: 20220299745
    Abstract: An illumination unit for microscopes has an MID structure for the free spatial arrangement of different electronic and optical components, so that surfaces of a three-dimensional carrier are available as a replacement for printed circuit boards. The MID structure designed as an illumination unit contains a closed annular main part having an annular free beam opening, where columns are arranged on the main part. On the free ends of the columns, illumination means are provided which can be contacted via conductor paths provided on the surface of the MID structure. The columns contain a cooling structure on a side surface facing away from the free beam opening, and a plug for the power supply and a control unit for controlling the illumination means are provided on the main part of the MID structure, The MID structure designed as an illumination unit is provided in a housing of a microscope objective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH
    Inventors: Anna Maria Büchner, Nils Egewardt, Nico Presser, Peter Schacht
  • Patent number: 11385436
    Abstract: The invention relates firstly to a method for determining a mechanical deviation on a displacement path of an optical zoom lens (03), in particular on a displacement path of an optical zoom lens (03) of a microscope. The optical zoom lens (03) is arranged in a beam path (01) between an object (19) to be recorded and an electronic image sensor (04). In a first method step, an optical marker is introduced into the beam path (01) at a position of the beam path (01) located between the object (19) to be recorded and the optical zoom lens (03), such that the optical marker passes the optical zoom lens (03) and then is depicted on an image in which a position of the optical marker is detected and determined. This is compared with a reference position of the optical marker in order to determine the mechanical deviation on the displacement path of the optical zoom lens (03).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY GMBH
    Inventors: Daniel Stegmann, Daniel Harangozo, Peter Schacht, Thomas Milde
  • Patent number: 11194148
    Abstract: An objective-changer apparatus for a microscope system comprising an objective-transfer element with at least one objective holder for holding an objective that has been provided with an adapter, wherein the objective-transfer element moves a selected active objective into position in a transfer position in controlled fashion and an objective axis of the active objective does not coincide with the optical axis of the microscope system in the transfer position. A receiving apparatus is adjustable in the direction of the optical axis of the microscope system and can be brought into contact with the adapter. The receiving apparatus transports the active objective along a transport path in a transport direction orthogonal to the microscope system's optical axis between the transfer position and a work position in line with the microscope system's optical axis. The transport path is shorter than the extent of the objective holder in the transport direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH
    Inventors: Saskia Pergande, Ingo Fahlbusch, Peter Schacht, Daniel Stegmann
  • Patent number: 10768405
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microscope (12) having an objective interchange apparatus (22) comprising a holder (21) for receiving a number of objectives (1) at respective holder positions (21.n) and an objective receptacle (11) which is configured for receiving an objective (1) and is arranged in an optical beam path (13) of the microscope (12). The microscope (12) is characterized by an objective delivery device (20) which is configured for transporting in each case a selected objective (1) having an objective retainer (3) between its holder position (21.n), which is delivered to a transfer position (ÜP), and the objective receptacle (11), wherein the objective receptacle (11) remains in the optical beam path (13) during the transport of the objective (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY GMBH
    Inventors: Peter Schacht, Hubert Wahl, Nils Langholz, Tobias Hackel
  • Publication number: 20200271912
    Abstract: An optical lens for use in a media feed device, having a first lens surface and a second lens surface, wherein the first lens is provided to be facing an object to be observed and the second lens surface is provided to be facing away from the object to be observed. At least one channel opening onto the first lens surface is present, wherein the channel runs through the optical lens and at least one section of a media line is formed in the channel. The channel or, if a plurality of channels are formed, at least one of the present channels opens up outside a highest point in vertical alignment of the first lens surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH
    Inventors: Saskia PERGANDE, Peter SCHACHT, Andreas MÖBIUS, Jörg SIEBENMORGEN, Thomas KALKBRENNER
  • Publication number: 20190346659
    Abstract: The invention relates firstly to a method for determining a mechanical deviation on a displacement path of an optical zoom lens (03), in particular on a displacement path of an optical zoom lens (03) of a microscope. The optical zoom lens (03) is arranged in a beam path (01) between an object (19) to be recorded and an electronic image sensor (04). In a first method step, an optical marker is introduced into the beam path (01) at a position of the beam path (01) located between the object (19) to be recorded and the optical zoom lens (03), such that the optical marker passes the optical zoom lens (03) and then is depicted on an image in which a position of the optical marker is detected and determined. This is compared with a reference position of the optical marker in order to determine the mechanical deviation on the displacement path of the optical zoom lens (03).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel STEGMANN, Daniel HARANGOZO, Peter SCHACHT, Thomas MILDE
  • Publication number: 20190324255
    Abstract: An objective-changer apparatus for a microscope system comprising an objective-transfer element with at least one objective holder for holding an objective that has been provided with an adapter, wherein the objective-transfer element moves a selected active objective into position in a transfer position in controlled fashion and an objective axis of the active objective does not coincide with the optical axis of the microscope system in the transfer position. A receiving apparatus is adjustable in the direction of the optical axis of the microscope system and can be brought into contact with the adapter. The receiving apparatus transports the active objective along a transport path in a transport direction orthogonal to the microscope system's optical axis between the transfer position and a work position in line with the microscope system's optical axis . The transport path is shorter than the extent of the objective holder in the transport direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH
    Inventors: Saskia Pergande, Ingo Fahlbusch, Peter Schacht, Daniel Stegmann
  • Publication number: 20180231759
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microscope (12) having an objective interchange apparatus (22) comprising a holder (21) for receiving a number of objectives (1) at respective holder positions (21.n) and an objective receptacle (11) which is configured for receiving an objective (1) and is arranged in an optical beam path (13) of the microscope (12). The microscope (12) is characterized by an objective delivery device (20) which is configured for transporting in each case a selected objective (1) having an objective retainer (3) between its holder position (21.n), which is delivered to a transfer position (ÜP), and the objective receptacle (11), wherein the objective receptacle (11) remains in the optical beam path (13) during the transport of the objective (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Peter Schacht, Hubert Wahl, Nils Langholz, Dr., Tobias Hackel, Dr.
  • Patent number: 5109898
    Abstract: Multi-ply floor panel boards are cut from a sheet composed of individual, glued plies. The plies of two such sheets are now placed together underside to underside and glued together. Then double board blanks in the size of the panel boards to be manufactured are cut from the composite sheet formed in this way. After hardening of the glue, these double board blanks are halved along their middle plane, so that two panel boards completely free of warping are formed. The plies adjoining the middle plane of the composite sheet preferably form a continuous middle ply. This can be provided on both sides with incisions reaching to the middle plane, so that, after halving of the double board blanks, each panel board has a bottom ply with continuous parting cuts. The grooves and tongues that are sometimes necessary along the edges of the panel boards are already made in the edges of the double board blanks in one working cycle for each two panel boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Inventor: Peter Schacht
  • Patent number: 3942295
    Abstract: The baseboard arrangement includes a fairing unit, which is used in conjunction with a baseboard member of the type comprised of a flat foot portion adapted to lie flat against a floor surface and a vertical wall-facing portion adapted to lie flat against the meeting wall surfaces of a projecting corner of a room or corridor, for example. The flat foot portion of the baseboard member is slitted in direction transverse to the elongation of the baseboard member, with the slit terminating at the vertical wall-facing portion of the baseboard member. Accordingly, the baseboard member, at the region of such slit, can be bent around the projecting corner, thereby causing the slit to spread and form a larger corner gap. The fairing unit includes two flat leg portions adapted to lie flat against the floor surface along the meeting walls of the projecting corner, underneath part of the foot portion of the baseboard member, and these leg portions enclose a substantially right angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1976
    Inventor: Peter Schacht