| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 422536000 | Tissue processing device | 34 |
| 20110150723 | EMBEDDING CASSETTE - An embedding cassette that is used as a container for performing a paraffin replacement treatment of a biological specimen and also used as a loading table of an embedding block in which the biological specimen subjected to the paraffin replacement treatment is embedded in an embedding material, the embedding cassette includes: a cassette body that is formed from a polyester resin and has an accommodation concave portion that accommodates the biological specimen and a flat printing surface; a thin-film layer that is formed on the printing surface from a resin having chemical resistance with respect to formic acid, formalin, ethanol, and xylene, that has a color different at least in lightness from a color of the cassette body; and an identification code that is displayed in the thin-film layer by cutting by irradiation with a laser beam. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110171088 | TISSUE TREATING APPARATUS - The present invention solves a problem of conventional tissue treating apparatuses: liquid chemicals which have been used given times and have become useless in a tissue specimen infiltration treatment and a cleaning liquid which has been used given times and has decreased in cleaning ability are required to be separately discarded/replaces. The tissue treating apparatus ( | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110182783 | TISSUE CASSETTE FOR AUTOMATED HANDLING AND EMBEDDING OF TISSUE SAMPLES - An automated machine for handling and embedding tissue samples contained on microtome sectionable supports. The machine includes an input member configured to hold a plurality of the microtome sectionable supports prior to a tissue embedding operation. An output member is configured to hold a plurality of the microtome sectionable supports after the tissue embedding operation. A cooling unit is configured to hold at least one of the microtome sectionable supports during the tissue embedding operation. A motorized carrier assembly is mounted for movement and configured to hold at least one of the microtome sectionable supports. The carrier assembly moves the support from the input member to the cooling unit and, finally, to the output member. A dispensing device dispenses an embedding material onto the microtome sectionable support and at least one tissue sample carried by the microtome sectionable support during the embedding operation. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20120009101 | Automatic Calibration of a Staining Device - A sensor device ( | 01-12-2012 |
| 20130022518 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING RFID TAG OF MEMORY CASSETTE FOR TISSUE SPECIMEN AND MEMORY CASSETTE FOR TISSUE SPECIMEN HAVING RFID TAG - Disclosed are a method for attaching an RFID tag to a memory cassette for tissue specimens and a memory cassette for tissue specimens having the RFID tag attached thereto, in which the RFID tag is attached to the memory cassette for tissue specimens and the RFID tag operates stably even when the memory cassette having the RFID tag attached thereto comes in contact with chemicals or is submerged in various chemical solutions. The method includes forming the memory cassette for tissue specimens provided on an inclined plane of a front surface of a body with an RFID tag insertion groove, inserting the RFID tag into the RFID tag insertion groove provided on the inclined plane of the body, and attaching a protective cap onto the top of the inclined plane of the body in which the RFID tag is inserted into the RFID tag insertion groove, and coupling the protective cap to the inclined plane of the body by ultrasonic welding to adhere the RFID tag to the body of the memory cassette for tissue specimens. Accordingly, the RFID tag can operate stably even when the memory cassette for tissue specimens having the RFID tag attached thereto comes in contact with chemicals or is submerged in chemical solutions or water. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130216451 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCTION, COLLECTION, HANDLING, AND IMAGING OF TISSUE SECTIONS - Methods, apparatus and systems for collecting thin tissue samples for imaging. Thin tissue sections may be cut from tissue samples using a microtome-quality knife. In one example, tissue samples are mounted to a substrate that is rotated such that thin tissue sections are acquired via lathing. Collection of thin tissue sections may be facilitated by a conveyor belt. Thin tissue sections may be mounted to a thin substrate (e.g., by adhering thin tissue sections to a thin substrate via a roller mechanism) that may be imaged, for example, by an electron beam (e.g., in an electron microscope). Thin tissue sections may be strengthened before cutting via a blockface thinfilm deposition technique and/or a blockface taping technique. An automated reel-to-reel imaging technique may be employed for collected/mounted tissue sections to facilitate random-access imaging of tissue sections and maintaining a comprehensive library including a large volume of samples. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130287649 | DEVICE FOR STRETCHING SAMPLE SECTIONS - The present invention relates to a glass plate ( | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130330252 | Apparatus For Automated Processing Biological Samples - The present invention concerns an apparatus for automatic processing at least one biological sample accommodated on a carrier member, such as a slide by applying a predetermined amount of reagents in a predetermined sequence according to a processing protocol, said apparatus comprising; a housing frame; at least one processing section for accommodating at least one slide, the at least one processing section is provided within the housing; a hood cover protecting the at least one processing section in said housing; wherein the hood cover completely encloses the processing section defining an interior space; and wherein the apparatus further comprises climate control device provided to control the environment within the interior space. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140056783 | HOMOGENIZER - Disclosed is a homogenizer comprising: a crushing part having a blender for crushing a tissue sample in a container; a rotation driver configured to rotate the blender in contact with the tissue sample; and an absorbing part for absorbing a pressure applied to the tissue sample, which is caused when the blender comes into contact with the tissue sample. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140079604 | APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING EXAMINATION OF TISSUE SAMPLES - Apparatuses for facilitating examination of tissue samples are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a cassette for preparing a tissue specimen for examination includes a base having a continuous curvilinear wall that forms a cavity. The cavity is configured for receiving the tissue specimen and defines an opening. Further, the base forms a plurality of apertures in the curvilinear wall that are configured to allow fluid flow into and out of the cavity. Also, the cassette includes a cover that is configured to enclose the cavity. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140120011 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING A HISTOLOGICAL SAMPLE - The invention relates, in accordance with one aspect, to a portable device for transporting at least one histological sample or at least one cassette containing a histological sample. The device is attachable to a processing station for processing 5 histological samples. In the attached state, energy for cooling the histological sample is transferred from the processing station to the device or vice versa. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a processing station for processing a histological sample is provided, which station is embodied for releasable attachment of a portable device. The processing station is further embodied to transfer energy | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140134080 | HISTOLOGY SLIDE AND PARAFFIN BLOCK SYSTEM - A protective sheath for prolonged storage of pathology paraffin blocks. The sheath protects the paraffin block against gouging, scratching, denting, rodents, and insects. A pathology slide slides into a slot in the protective sheath and is held into place by retainers running on the interior face of the protective sheath. A paraffin block cassette accepts a paraffin block and slides into a sample block sleeve holder disposed on one edge of the sheath. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140186237 | APPARATUS FOR EXECUTION OF TREATMENT OPERATIONS ON MICROSCOPE SLICES WITH TISSUE SPECIMENS - An apparatus for automatic execution of different treatment operations in connection with staining of tissue specimens on microscope slides, wherein the apparatus ( | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140193313 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TISSUE TRANSFER - A handheld tool is disclosed which may be used to transfer a plurality of plant tissue explants from a first container to a second container. The handheld tool may include a disposable tip member which couples the plurality of plant tissue explants through use of negative pressure. An automated system which transfers a plurality of plant tissue explants from a first container to a second container is also disclosed. The automated system may include a first presentment system which moves the first container to a region, a second presentment system which moves the second container to the region, and a robot system that transfers the plurality of plant tissue explants from the first container to the second container. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140193314 | METHOD FOR EXECUTION UPON PROCESSING OF AT LEAST ONE HISTOLOGICAL SAMPLE - The invention relates to a method for execution upon processing of at least one histological sample that is arranged, in particular after an infiltration process, in a closed cassette ( | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140205515 | MICROTOME SECTIONABLE BIOPSY SUPPORT FOR ORIENTING TISSUE SAMPLES - Tissue orientation devices include a perforated tissue support with at least one perforated channel for receiving a tissue sample, and a plurality of tabs configured to extend along and into the channel to retain the tissue sample during processing and embedding. Tissue orientation devices include elongated legs coupled together for holding one or more biopsy tissue samples therebetween. Associated methods include using the cassettes and orientation devices to hold and orient tissue samples for processing, embedding and microtome sectioning. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140255273 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTING MICROSCOPE SLIDE COVERSLIPS - A system is capable of detecting substrates and can differentiate between zero, one, or multiple transparent or semi-transparent substrates in a stack. The system can include an optical sensor, an optically anti-reflective element, and a detector. The optical sensor outputs light towards the optically anti-reflective element. The light detector is positioned to detect light from the light source that is reflected by substrates, if any, positioned within a detection zone between the optically anti-reflective element and the detector. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140271407 | TISSUE CASSETTE WITH BIASING ELEMENT - 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. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140286837 | Tissue Container for Molecular and Histology Diagnostics Incorporating a Breakable Membrane - A container for storing a biological sample for molecular diagnostic testing and/or histological testing is provided. The container includes a first chamber for receiving a sample holder therein, a second chamber, and a closure for enclosing the container. A breakable membrane, such as a piercable foil, extends within the container and separates the two chambers. When the breakable membrane is broken, fluid can pass between the first and second chambers. The membrane may be broken through an activator on the closure, such as a depressible member or a rotatable carrier, causing the sample holder to break through the membrane. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140286838 | APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The present invention concerns an apparatus for automatic processing at least one biological sample accommodated on a carrier member, such as slide by applying a predetermined amount of reagents in a predetermined sequence according to a processing protocol, said apparatus comprising; a housing frame; at least one processing section for accommodating at least one slide, the at least one processing section is provided within the housing; a hood cover protecting the at least one processing section in said housing; wherein the hood cover completely encloses the processing section defining an interior space; and wherein the apparatus further comprises climate control device provided to control the environment within the interior space. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140348725 | APPARATUS FOR HANDLING SPECIMEN SLIDES HAVING SELECTABLY RECEIVABLE GLASS OR TAPE COVERSLIPPING MODULES - An apparatus ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140377148 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HANDLING BIOLOGICAL TISSUES - A tissue handling device is disclosed. A tissue collecting device is disclosed. A cassette for handling biological tissues is disclosed. A tissue dyeing device is disclosed. A method for handling biological tissues is disclosed. A method for dyeing biological tissues is disclosed. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150023848 | Apparatus, System, and Method of Processing Biopsy Specimens - A biopsy processing system designed to prevent lodging and possible loss of the tissue specimen for analysis. The system includes a biopsy container having a longitudinal wall forming an internal compartment, a biopsy bag attached to an inner surface of the container, a cassette for receiving the biopsy bag, and an automated system for removing the biopsy bag from the biopsy container and placing the biopsy bag in the cassette. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150071832 | Cell Grabber with Unitary Construction - A cell grabber has a unitary structure including a transparent grabber head at a terminus thereof and an elongated mounting portion extending therefrom for attachment to a force transducer. The grabber head has a planar or concave bonding surface which is coated with an adhesive film to secure the specimen, especially single cells, for tensile measurements. The cell grabber may be used in connection with auxotonic, isometric or isotonic force measurement systems. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150071833 | THIN FILM PROCESSING APPARATUSES FOR ADJUSTABLE VOLUME ACCOMMODATION - An apparatus can be used to apply and remove fluid substances for processing biological samples. The fluid substances can be delivered between a first substrate and a second substrate. One substrate carries a specimen. A layer of the fluid substance is retained in a gap defined by the first and second substrates. One substrate is moved with respect to the second substrate to disperse the fluid substance in the gap. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150292992 | BLOCK STORAGE DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC THIN-CUTTING DEVICE - A block storage device includes: a magazine which accommodates embedding blocks to be inserted into or removed from the magazine in a state where the embedding blocks held in a cassette to which ID data is attached are arranged vertically in one row; a magazine holding portion which detachably holds each of the magazines; and a reading portion which reads the ID data. The magazine holding portion includes a rotary body which is rotatable around a rotation axis O, a holding mechanism which is multiply provided on a circumferential wall portion in the rotary body and detachably holds the magazines individually, and a rotation drive portion which positions one of the magazines at a block extraction position facing the reading portion by rotating the rotary body, and the magazine positioned at the block extraction position and the reading portion are movable relative to each other along the vertical direction. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150355059 | EMBEDDING CASSETTE, EMBEDDING MOLD AND EMBEDDING ASSEMBLY FOR BIOPSY - Disclosed is an embedding cassette for biopsy to embed tissue received in an embedding mold provided with a space to receive the tissue when the embedding cassette is combined with the embedding mold, including a body provided with a space communicating with the receipt space of the combined embedding mold so that an injected paraffin solution may coagulate therein during embedding of the tissue and at least one paraffin barrier groove formed at the edge of the lower surface of the body, and, when the embedding cassette is combined with the embedding mold and embedding of the tissue is carried out, the injected paraffin solution flows into the at least one paraffin barrier groove and forms a barrier and, thereby, leakage of the paraffin solution between the embedding cassette and embedding mold is prevented. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160139007 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCTION, COLLECTION, HANDLING, AND IMAGING OF TISSUE SECTIONS - Methods, apparatus and systems for collecting thin tissue samples for imaging. Thin tissue sections may be cut from tissue samples using a microtome-quality knife. In one example, tissue samples are mounted to a substrate that is rotated such that thin tissue sections are acquired via lathing. Collection of thin tissue sections may be facilitated by a conveyor belt. Thin tissue sections may be mounted to a thin substrate (e.g., by adhering thin tissue sections to a thin substrate via a roller mechanism) that may be imaged, for example, by an electron beam (e.g., in an electron microscope). Thin tissue sections may be strengthened before cutting via a blockface thinfilm deposition technique and/or a blockface taping technique. An automated reel-to-reel imaging technique may be employed for collected/mounted tissue sections to facilitate random-access imaging of tissue sections and maintaining a comprehensive library including a large volume of samples. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160153877 | TISSUE SPECIMEN HANDLING DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160187237 | EMBEDDER HAVING MOBILE DISPENSER - An embedder for embedding specimens in paraffin wax includes: a body having a paraffin reservoir for containing the paraffin wax; and a mobile dispenser disposed on the body, capable of being taken off from the body, and defining an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being communicated with the paraffin reservoir via a connecting tube so as to supply the paraffin wax in the paraffin reservoir to the mobile dispenser via the connecting tube, the mobile dispenser dispensing the paraffin wax via the outlet. With the embedder according to embodiments of the present invention, by means of the mobile dispenser detachably connected with the body, the embedder is flexible to use, convenient to operate, and high in efficiency. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160187238 | EMBEDDER - An embedder is provided. The embedder includes a body having a working stand; a paraffin reservoir disposed in the body; a paraffin dispenser disposed on the body and connected with the paraffin reservoir; a heated working plate disposed on the working stand; a cooling plate disposed on the working stand; | 06-30-2016 |
| 20170231604 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD | 08-17-2017 |
| 20190142395 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY | 05-16-2019 |
| 20190145546 | INTEGRATED HEATER AND MAGNETIC SEPARATOR | 05-16-2019 |
