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Method and apparatus for preparing tissue samples for sectioning

US7005110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2001
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/2525
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a more efficient and faster way to prepare tissue samples for sectioning. More particularly, in accordance with the present invention, a tissue sample is embedded in a porous embedding media in a desired orientation, processed, and sectioned all while being held in the porous embedding media. The post-tissue processing step of manual embedding in paraffin is eliminated from the process.

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