Microtomic system and process using semiconductor chip grid
US9797813B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/2096
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a microtomic system and process 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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