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Automated processing machine used for processing samples placed on slides and having an output device

US8709360B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH · DE

Inventors

Midhat Hajrovic · Lorsch, DE
Bernhard Neef · Schallstadt, DE
Karl-Heinz Westerhoff · Eppingen, DE
Simon Keimer · Leimen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 31, 2012
Grant date	Apr 29, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 30, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T436/2575
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automated processing machine, in particular an automated coverslipper or an automated stainer used for processing samples placed on slides and having an output device for outputting slides that have been processed by the automated processing machine. The output device includes an extensible and retractable drawer unit. The drawer unit includes at least one receiving channel for receiving a plurality of holders for slides. Holders received in any position in the receiving channel can be removed therefrom when the output device is in the open position. The automated processing machine is designed such that holders intended for output are inserted into the at least one receiving channel.

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