Patent ID: 6661573
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An adapter for use with an infrared microscope that is configured with an objective-engaging structure that engages a complementary microscope-engaging structure on a removable infrared objective, the adapter comprising:a removable support structure for mounting between the objective and the microscope; an objective-engaging structure, mounted to said support structure; a microscope-engaging structure mounted to said support structure for engaging to said infrared microscope; and a reflecting element mounted to said support structure; said objective-engaging structure and said microscope-engaging structure, when mounted to said support structure, are characterized by respective axes that are non-collinear, said reflecting element being positioned and oriented so that infrared light incident along said objective-engaging structure's axis is reflected to travel along said microscope-engaging structure's axis, whereby the adapter engages the objective by the same method that the microscope engages the objective.