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Microtomic system and process utilizing electrostatic force to handle sample sections

US9719889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2016
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/2096
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a process of using a microtomic system for the preparation of sections for microscope examination. A cutting edge in the system can cut through a sample block and produce a section one end of which remains attached to the cutting edge. A voltage generator can generate a voltage and apply the voltage between the cutting edge and a section receiver such as a semiconductor chip grid. Through electrostatic force caused by the voltage, another end of the section can anchor to the section receiver. The section is then spread on the receiver. The system is automatable, highly efficient, and does not need liquid to float sample sections, and can therefore maintain the integration of the sample sections.

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