Automated sample deposition and staining systems and associated methods
US12196770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00039
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Cell deposition and staining apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein. In particular, the deposition and staining apparatuses disclosed herein provide low-volume, automated bench top systems for depositing and staining cellular samples on a cytological slide. An example deposition and staining apparatus includes a housing having an access door; a substrate processing holder located within the housing configured to hold one or more substrates and/or one or more substrate cartridges, wherein the substrate processing holder is accessible when the access door is in an open configuration; at least one opening located at least partially above at least a portion of the substrate processing holder; a spray nozzle configured to dispense a gaseous substance into the substrate processing area; a user interface configured receive an input from a user, and in response to receiving the input, cause execution of a pre-programmed protocol; and a waste and/or reagent holder element.
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