Method and apparatus for controlling evaporation in histological procedures
US6127188A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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