Patent ID: 9140885
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A microscope comprising: a unitary base comprising a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion configured to support the microscope; a body comprising a first portion, a second portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the first and second portions, wherein the body is rotatably coupled to the base at a rotational coupling, the rotational coupling defining a rotating axis; one or more objectives coupled to the first portion; a condenser coupled to the second portion; wherein the one or more objectives and condenser are positioned in an inverted configuration when the body is rotated around the rotating axis such that the one or more objectives is located below a light source; wherein the one or more objectives and condenser are positioned in an upright configuration when the body is rotated around the rotating axis such that the one or more objectives is located above the light source; and an optical arm disposed proximal to the first portion of the body, the optical arm arranged within an optical path of the one or more objectives, and wherein the optical arm is pivotably coupled to the first portion of the body and is configured to rotate about a pivoting axis that extends in a lateral direction with respect to the microscope.