Patent ID: 6394409
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An observable sample mounting fixture comprising:a base portion and a top portion integrally connected together providing a cavity therein-between for receiving a sample; said base portion being provided with a window for observing said sample when positioned on said base portion; said top portion being provided with a recess therein receiving a compression means, said recess further includes elongated slot openings through sidewalls of said top portion for receiving a handle of said compression means; said compression means having a shaft, a sleeve bearing for receiving said shaft in an upright position through a center aperture, a coil spring mounted on said shaft for pressing a compression foot formed on a bottom end of the shaft against a top surface of said sample when said sample is positioned on said base portion; and said coil spring having an upper end pressing against a lower surface of said sleeve bearing fixedly mounted in the recess in said top portion of the fixture such that said compression foot exerts a vertically downward force on said sample positioned on said base portion by the action of said coil spring.