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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2003
Russell Bonaventura, Williamsville, NY (US);
Scott W. Parks, Amherst, NY (US);
Russell Bonaventura, Williamsville, NY (US);
Scott W. Parks, Amherst, NY (US);
Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH, Wetzlar, DE;
Abstract
The invention includes an apparatus for controlling a microscope stage assembly having a rod for moving the stage in two directions. The rod is detachably secured to the microscope stage assembly. The rod includes at least one substantially circular stick with an attachment end and a gripping end. The attachment end is arranged to be detachably secured to the microscope stage assembly. The invention also includes an interchangeable microscope stage movement device for providing X and Y movement of a sample. The device includes a microscope stage assembly and a joystick detachably secured to the stage assembly at more than one location of the stage assembly.