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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide ergonomic microscope stages capable of reducing frequency of cleaning and maintenance works for the stages by effectively shielding virtually all stage components from dust, debris, specimen residues, and others. SOLUTION: The microscope stages are shielded from dust and debris by placing all or virtually all stage components below the stage floor. The shielded stages comprise a stage having a top side and a bottom side, an opening in the stage floor in the form of a linear slot, a carriage positioned adjacent to the slot for movement in a direction generally parallel with the slot, drive means for the carriage and stage, specimen retaining means on the top side of the stage, and means for affixing the specimen retaining means to the carriage through the opening in the stage floor. The microscope stages may also have more ergonomic structural features with rounded rims and corners for greater user comfort. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
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