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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2026
Filed:
May. 19, 2023
Leica Mikrosysteme Gmbh, Vienna, AT;
Leica Microsystems Cms Gmbh, Wetzlar, DE;
Thomas Pfeifer, Vienna, AT;
Heinz Plank, Vienna, AT;
Miriam Weller, Wetzlar, DE;
Konrad Winkler, Vienna, AT;
Rainer Wogritsch, Vienna, AT;
LEICA MIKROSYSTEME GMBH, Vienna, AT;
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS GMBH, Wetzlar, DE;
Abstract
A sample holder includes a main component comprising a first surface area, and a retaining mechanism comprising a holding component. The retaining mechanism is configured to retain a sample between the holding component of the retaining mechanism and the first surface area in a closed state of the retaining mechanism. The retaining mechanism is further configured to enter an opened state upon mechanical actuation of the retaining mechanism. The opened state allows insertion and removal of the sample. The retaining mechanism is further configured to revert to the closed state once the mechanical actuation is removed.