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Method and apparatus for controlling evaporation in histological procedures

US6127188A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1999
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/143333
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus is disclosed to reduce evaporation of solutions, particularly aqueous solutions, using a polymeric material such as polysucrose, polyvinylpyrrolidone and polyethylene glycol. A microscope slide and cover glass assembly utilizing the polymeric material in solution and method of use are described.

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