Patent ID: 6512236
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A visible light transilluminator system for viewing one or more patterns of fluorescence emitted by fluorophors, capable of being excited by light of an excitation type and capable of emitting light of an emitted type, wherein at least a portion of said emitted type is of a wavelength different from said excitation type, said system comprising:a) a non-laser colored light producing element that produces light, at least a portion of which is capable of exciting said fluorophors; b) a first colored optical filter positioned between said light producing element and said fluorophors, wherein said first optical filter is capable of transmitting light of said excitation type and of preventing transmission of light of said emitted type; and c) a second colored optical filter positioned in optical communication with said fluorophors, wherein said second optical filter is capable of transmitting light from said fluorophors of said emitted type and of preventing transmission of light of said excitation type; said system being constructed and arranged such that patterns of fluorescence emitted by said fluorophors are viewable.