Automated processing systems and methods of thermally processing microscope slides
US10656168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00386
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus that enable drying and curing a plurality of specimens carried by a plurality of microscope slides. Slide carriers are positioned at a first position while the slide carrier holds the microscope slides. Each of the specimens can be carried by one of the microscope slides. The slide carrier can be robotically moved to move the slide carrier into a circulation loop defined by a heater apparatus. The specimens and/or microscope slides can be convectively heated while the slide carrier is located in the circulation loop.
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