Patent ID: 6084666
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
An apparatus for rotating and positioning a sample with a planar surface comprising;a) a stationary stage with a flat surface for supporting said sample during an operation and a substantially central cylindrical bore with its length perpendicular to said flat surface;b) a means for securing said sample to said flat surface;c) a lifting aperture capable of moving upward, rotating and moving downward within said cylindrical bore;d) a shaft connected to said lifting aperture, said shaft being capable of raising, rotating and lowering said lifting aperture;e) a means for securing said sample to said lifting aperture during raising, rotating and lowering of said lifting aperture;f) a means for rotating said shaft;g) a means for raising said shaft; andh) a device for performing an operation;whereby, said apparatus rotates and positions said planar sample on said flat surface of said stationary stage for said device to perform said operation on said plurality of positions of said planar surface of said sample at a repeatable distance and angle from said stationary device.