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Automated cassette and slide handling system for an automatic microscope

US7948676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2007
Grant dateMay 24, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S359/90
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automated cassette and slide handling system is disclosed which organizes microscope slides in cassettes, automatically and sequentially removes individual slides from their respective cassettes, positioned each slide under the microscope as provided by the protocol, and after examination returns the slide to its proper cassette.

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