Patent ID: 8822951
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
1. A manipulator carrier device for use in combination with an electron microscope of the type comprising a vacuum specimen chamber, a sample stage within the vacuum specimen chamber, and an specimen exchange chamber, wherein the manipulator carrier device comprises: (i) a platform having (a) securing means for detachably securing the one or more manipulators to a top surface of the platform, and (b) a sample holder mount configured for detachably coupling to a sample holder for carrying the sample, (ii) an adapter attached to a bottom surface of the platform, the adapter including an engaging portion for detachably coupling the manipulator carrier device to the sample stage within the vacuum chamber of the electron microscope, and (iii) electrical connectors secured to the top surface of the platform for the electrical connection of the one or more manipulators to the electron microscope.