Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Automated chemical analysis – With sample on test slide
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-14
2009-06-30
Gordon, Brian R. (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Automated chemical analysis
With sample on test slide
C436S043000, C436S147000, C422S064000, C422S067000, C422S063000, C219S385000, C219S386000, C219S521000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07553672
ABSTRACT:
An automated slide stainer with slides mounted in a horizontal position on a rotary carousel. Reagents and rinse liquids are automatically dispensed onto tissue sections or cells mounted on slides for the purpose of performing chemical or immunohistochemical stains. The rinse liquids are removed by an aspiration head connected to a source of vacuum. Individual slides or groups of slides are supported on flat heating stations for heating to individual temperatures. Temperature control electronics on the carousel are controlled by a user interface off of the carousel.
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Bogen Steven A.
Loeffler Herbert H.
Purbrick John A.
Dako Denmark A/S
Gordon Brian R.
Hamilton, Brooks, Smith & Reynolds, P.C.
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