Tissue cassette with biasing element
US9389154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/366
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for holding a tissue sample including a retaining member having a first tissue engaging surface and at least one biasing element, the first tissue engaging surface being moveably attached to the retaining member by said biasing element; and a base having a second tissue engaging surface and configured to engage the retaining member to form an interior area with the first and second tissue engaging surfaces facing each other, wherein the at least one biasing element urges the first tissue engaging surface toward the second tissue engaging surface to retain the tissue sample therebetween in the interior area.
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