Specimen holder used for mounting samples in electron microscopes

摘要

A novel specimen holder for specimen support devices for insertion in electron microscopes. The novel specimen holder of the invention provides mechanical support for specimen support devices and as well as electrical contacts to the specimens or specimen support devices.

主权项

1. An electron microscope specimen holder comprising a body, a clipping means, a spring, a viewing region, and at least one guide mechanism, wherein the clipping means comprise an article of manufacture having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, a securing means, a second end, and at least one electrical contact integrated on and/or in the bottom surface of the article, and wherein the spring is in contact with the bottom surface of the second end of the article and, provides constant force to displace the first end of the article, and, wherein the securing means are positioned between the first end and the second end of the article.