Patent ID: 8517319
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: G01J,G02B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for mounting multiple lasers, comprising: a mounting plate including a first side and a second side, the mounting plate including at least one laser on each of the first side and the second side, wherein the first side and the second side are not coplanar; at least six leg portions, each including a support end; and a unit configured to couple laser light from the lasers to a light-guiding fiber of a microscope; wherein at least three of the leg portions project away from the first side of the mounting plate and at least three of the leg portions project away from the second side of the mounting plate; and wherein the support ends of the leg portions projecting away from the first side are configured to support the mounting plate when the first side is facing in a generally downward direction, and the support ends of the leg portions projecting away from the second side are configured to support the mounting plate when the second side is facing in a generally downward direction.