公开(公告)号：US20170264828A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15449786

申请日：2017-03-03

Applicant: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Evelio Perez ,  Evan P. Thrush ,  Stephen L.R. Swihart ,  Brian D. Hall

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G02B7/02 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G03B17/02 ,  G03B17/55 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G03B43/00 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253

Abstract: Techniques and systems for implementing fast, fixed-focal-length lens imaging systems for molecular biology or genetics applications are provided. In particular, techniques and structures are provided for allowing for precise alignment of the optical and imaging components of such imaging systems during assembly with a minimal amount of adjustment.

公开(公告)号：US09618733B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US14444709

申请日：2014-07-28

Applicant: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Swihart ,  Evan Thrush ,  Evelio Perez ,  Kevin McDonald

IPC: G02B15/14

CPC classification number: G02B15/14

Abstract: An imaging assembly for the viewing, imaging, and analysis of chemiluminescent or bioluminescent samples in gels or other substrates, in which an adjustable camera and lens module having a prime or fixed lens or a focusing lens is moved to change the field of view by shifting the focal plane of the camera and lens module. The imaging assembly can also include a mirror to bend or fold the optical path between the camera and lens module and the target area having a sample, in which the mirror can move in the same vertical direction as the camera and lens module. Further, the camera and lens module can be configured to more move in a diagonal direction relative to the location of the imaging target area. The imaging assembly can further have a duct system adaptable to adjust with the movement of the camera and lens module.