Specimen orientation tags and dispenser

Details Specimen orientation tags and dispenser Specimen orientation tags and dispenser

2005-02-28

2008-08-05

Griffin, Walter D. (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition

C378S163000, C221S210000

Reexamination Certificate

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07407629

ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises a device for anatomically orienting at least one tissue specimen, comprising a dispenser for carrying and selectably dispensing at least one pre-labeled specimen orientation tag. The dispenser comprises a vessel separable along its equator into an inferior base segment and a superior cover segment. The inferior base segment and superior cover segment enclose a dispensing ring that includes at least one set of paired radially projecting retaining prongs, which paired prongs define at least one dispensing bay, in which the specimen orientation tag is disposed for selective dispensation through at least one aperture radially arrayed along the equator of the dispsenser.

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