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Automated substrate loading

US11422352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2017
Grant dateAug 23, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B21/34
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This disclosure is directed to system for transferring a substrate, such as a microscope slide, and holding the substrate within at least one device. The system includes a holder for holding the substrate and a gripper for transferring the substrate, such as between a cassette or stack and the holder. A method is also discussed herein.

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