Opposables incorporating fluid control elements and automated specimen processing systems
US10816444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/1034
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are specimen processing systems capable of processing specimens carried on slides. The specimen processing systems comprise opposables having at least one fluid control element. The fluid control elements may be positioned between spacers or gapping elements the opposable edges. The fluid control elements may comprise an edge, such as a beveled edge or a stepped edge, as described herein, and the edge may be continuous or segmented.
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