Patent ID: 7139121
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A projection microscope comprising: an upright elongate support member including opposed ends; a stage assembly transversely disposed between the ends of said support member and being carried by said support member, said stage assembly having opposed sides and an associated specimen holder; a light emitting means disposed in spaced longitudinal relation from said stage assembly; a light receiving means; a mirror assembly carried by said support member in spaced longitudinal relation from said stage assembly and including laterally spaced first and second path folding mirrors, said first mirror receiving light from said light emitting means along a first optical path extending from the specimen holder to the first mirror and said second mirror directing light to said light receiving means along a second optical path extending from said mirror to a secondary lens in lieu of a magnifying eyepiece; and an objective lens assembly disposed in said first light path between said stage assembly and said first mirror; said first and second light paths being folded by the mirrors and combining to provide increased magnification.