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Method and apparatus for handling tissue samples

US9234823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTD · AU

Inventors

Eduardo Vom · Melbourne, AU
Chester Henderson · Melbourne, AU
Neville John Farmer · Coonawarra, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 6, 2006
Grant date	Jan 12, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 22, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N1/44
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tissue handling apparatus is provided comprising a support and a locator, for processing and embedding tissue samples. The support and cover form a chamber, within which a tissue sample is oriented prior to processing. After processing, the tissue sample within the chamber is embedded and the locator is removed, leaving the tissue sample correctly oriented in embedding material, mounted to a support, ready for microtoming.

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