Multiple slide processing apparatus
US9091621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0094
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A slide processing apparatus comprises a slide or processing station which may include a plurality of cuvettes, each cuvette configured to receive a slide. A reagent fluid supply is coupled to each cuvette to deliver and apply reagent for treatment of the slide. A slide gripper is disposed above the slide processing station and is configured to move the slide in and out of the cuvettes. A screw assembly is disposed adjacent the slide processing station, the screw assembly configured to receive a plurality of slides, wherein rotation of the screw assembly advances the plurality of slides for engagement by the slide gripper.
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