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Automated system and method for advancing tape to transport cut tissue sections

US12392687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2022
Grant dateAug 19, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/00019
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automated tape transfer apparatus including a tape feed mechanism feeding a continuous length of an adhesive tape through the automated tape transfer apparatus and a tape applicator applying the adhesive tape to a cutting face of a sample block, wherein a section of the sample block is adhered to the adhesive tape after cutting of the section from the sample block. A slide station transfers the cut section from the adhesive tape to a slide.

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