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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2020
Oculus Optikgeräte Gmbh, Wetzlar, DE;
Michael Annen, Ft. Pierce, FL (US);
William O'brien, Port St. Lucie, FL (US);
Steffen Adamowicz, Solms, DE;
OCULUS OPTIKGERATE GMBH, Wetzlar, DE;
Abstract
An apparatus is provided including a sterile cover. The sterile cover includes a first portion () that defines a first cavity such that the first portion is configured to secure a non-sterile inverter () of a wide angle viewing attachment for a microscope within the first cavity. The sterile cover also includes a second portion integral with the first portion. The second portion defines a second cavity continuous with the first cavity. The second portion is configured to secure an imaging lens () of the microscope within the second cavity. A method is provided for using the microscope including the apparatus. A method is provided for forming the apparatus.