Method and apparatus for retaining and presenting at least one microsphere array to solutions and/or to optical imaging systems
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    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for retaining and presenting at least one microsphere array to solutions and/or to optical imaging systems 有权
    用于将至少一个微球阵列保持并呈现给溶液和/或光学成像系统的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06396995B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-28

    申请号:US09574962

    申请日:2000-05-19

    IPC分类号: G02B600

    摘要: A holder for an array of bundles containing multiple fiber optic strands provides a pattern of openings into which one each of each bundle is fit. The openings may (but need not) penetrate the full holder thickness to permit working with bundles from either bundle end. In one embodiment the holder thickness equals the bundle length, and the holder is sized similarly to a microscope slide. An alternative embodiment temporarily retains bundles in a desired registration and subjects the retained bundles to molten material such as wax that is allowed to harden around the bundles and become the holder. A modular holder comprises laminates that each contain parallel grooves sized to receive a bundle. A holder for a single bundle includes cooperating grip-like members, one of which is pivotably attached and biased toward the other member. A common form factor may be used for each holder type to facilitate retaining holders in a common docking station.

    摘要翻译: 用于包含多个光纤线束的束阵列的保持器提供开口的图案,每个束中的每一个都适合于其中。 开口可以(但不需要)穿透整个夹持器的厚度,以允许从任一个束末端束起束。 在一个实施例中,保持器厚度等于束长度,并且保持器的尺寸与显微镜载玻片类似。 一个替代实施例暂时将束保持在期望的配准中,并将保留的束经受允许在束附近硬化并变成保持器的熔融材料例如蜡。 模块化夹持器包括每​​个包含尺寸适于接收束的平行凹槽的层压板。 用于单个束的保持器包括配合的手柄状构件,其中一个可枢转地附接并朝向另一个构件偏置。 每个保持器类型可以使用常见的形状因子,以便于将保持器固定在公共坞站中。