Patents by Inventor Martin Hamborg

Martin Hamborg 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).

  • Autofocus method for a microscope and system for adjusting the focus for a microscope
    Patent number: 7027221
    Abstract: An auto focus method for a microscope (2), and a system for adjusting a focus for the microscope (2), are disclosed. The microscope (2) possesses a microscope stage (18) and an objective (16) located in a working position. A relative motion in the Z direction takes place between the microscope stage (18) and the objective. Images are read in by the camera (20) during the relative motion, and a microscope control device (4) and a computer (6) are provided for evaluation and determination of the focus position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH
    Inventor: Martin Hamborg
  • Autofocus method for a microscope, and system for adjusting the focus for a microscope
    Publication number: 20030197925
    Abstract: An auto focus method for a microscope (2), and a system for adjusting a focus for the microscope (2), are disclosed. The microscope (2) possesses a microscope stage (18) and an objective (16) located in a working position. A relative motion in the Z direction takes place between the microscope stage (18) and the objective. Images are read in by the camera (20) during the relative motion, and a microscope control device (4) and a computer (6) are provided for evaluation and determination of the focus position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH
    Inventor: Martin Hamborg