Automated microtome blade changer
US7146894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/9457
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated rotary microtome blade changing apparatus, comprising an upper stage being adapted to releasably engage a supply cartridge and a waste cartridge, the upper stage having a loading segment adapted to engage and move blades contained within the supply cartridge into a cutting position; clamping means for releasably holding the blades in place for cutting operations; power means for driving the movement of blades and clamping mechanisms; and electronic control means for integrating all of the functions of the apparatus.
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