Grossing station
US9463129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F7/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A grossing station for use with performing autopsy, necropsy or pathology procedures comprises a table and an overhead hood connected to a top surface of the table. The grossing station further comprises a blower and ventilation system arranged in the table to move air across the table from a front to rear direction. The grossing station also comprises a trough arranged in an upper surface of the table, wherein the trough receives a plurality of interchangeable grid plates or sinks therein. The grossing station also comprises a first and second panel arranged at the side of the hood in order to create a fume hood for use by the user of the grossing station.
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