Cutting apparatus for automated tissue sample processing and imaging
US9445789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/2873
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for cutting a tissue sample into sections. A blade having a first reference line is provided that extends from an attachment point of the blade to a rotation mechanism to an outermost point of the blade. Also provided is the rotation mechanism having a second reference line that extends from an axis point of the rotation mechanism to the attachment point. Further, a tissue sample is provided that remains stationary for at least a portion of a cutting process by way of a holding mechanism. By way of the rotation mechanism, the blade is caused to rotate such that a first rotation of the blade causes a first cut of the tissue sample that produces a first tissue section.
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