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Methods and apparatuses for detecting microscope slide coverslips

  • US 10,156,503 B2
  • Filed: 03/05/2013
  • Issued: 12/18/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A coverslip detector for detecting microscope slide coverslips, the coverslip detector comprising:

  • an optically anti-reflective element; and

    an optical sensor includinga light source that outputs light towards the optically anti-reflective element, anda light detector positioned to detect light from the light source that is reflected by one or more coverslips positioned within a coverslip detection zone between the optical sensor and the optically anti-reflective element.

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