Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Automated chemical analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2003-04-22
2009-08-25
Siefke, Sam P (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Automated chemical analysis
C436S518000, C436S046000, C436S047000, C436S048000, C436S049000, C422S063000, C422S065000, C422S067000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07579190
ABSTRACT:
An automated system for preparing a plurality of cytological specimens from a plurality of fluid samples in vials includes an apparatus for collecting a monolayer of cells from each sample and transferring the cells to a microscope slide for fixing, staining, and inspection. The system includes a first loading station for receiving the sample vials, a second loading station for receiving consumables such as filter membranes, a slide dispenser, and an unloading area for removing completed specimen slides. To maintain one-to-one correlation between the samples and specimens produced therefrom, the system includes a subsystem for identifying each sample and permanently marking each slide with corresponding indicia prior to transferring the specimen thereto.
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Geiselman Theodore S.
Ostgaard Roy A.
CYTYC Corporation
Siefke Sam P
Vista IP Law Group LLP
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