Automated tissue sectioning and storage system
US10724929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/2833
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for automatically transferring sections from a sample block to a tape and for transferring select sections to a slide. A tissue storage system for storing cut sections on the tape and digital storage system for storing photos and other information during the transfer of the sections can also be provided, thereby creating a tissue repository and data repository for future use.
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