Patents by Inventor Roman Gerster

Roman Gerster 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).

  • Stereomicroscope system having an incident illumination device
    Patent number: 7586677
    Abstract: A stereomicroscope system (1) having an incident illumination device is disclosed. The stereomicroscope system (1) comprises a base (13) on which a focusing column (11) is secured. Mounted shiftably on the focusing column (11) is a focusing arm (5) which has an opening that serves to receive a stereomicroscope (3). The stereomicroscope (3) defines a device axis (20) that is perpendicular to the base (13). Multiple light-emitting diodes (30) are arranged in the focusing arm (5) around the receiving opening (5c). Multiple light-emitting diodes (31) are likewise arranged along the focusing arm (5) between the focusing column (11) and the receiving opening (5c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG
    Inventors: Peter Bertschi, Roman Gerster, Peter Soppelsa
  • Stereomicroscope System Having An Incident Illumination Device
    Publication number: 20070030564
    Abstract: A stereomicroscope system (1) having an incident illumination device is disclosed. The stereomicroscope system (1) comprises a base (13) on which a focusing column (11) is secured. Mounted shiftably on the focusing column (11) is a focusing arm (5) which has an opening that serves to receive a stereomicroscope (3). The stereomicroscope (3) defines a device axis (20) that is perpendicular to the base (13). Multiple light-emitting diodes (30) are arranged in the focusing arm (5) around the receiving opening (5c). Multiple light-emitting diodes (31) are likewise arranged along the focusing arm (5) between the focusing column (11) and the receiving opening (5c).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Bertschi, Roman Gerster, Peter Soppelsa