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20110041599 | Method for Operating a Tissue Processor - A method for operating a tissue processor is described. During the operation of a tissue processor a reagent is fed from a container into a retort of the tissue processor, which retort does not contain any tissue samples. Thereafter, the reagent is returned into the container. During feeding, returning and/or in between feeding and returning a measured value is detected by a sensor of the tissue processor. This value is representative of a concentration of the reagent. During this feeding, this returning and/or in between no tissue sample is placed in the retort. | 02-24-2011 |
20110045565 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACCELERATED TISSUE INFILTRATION BY MEANS OF MICROWAVE EXCITATION - A tissue infiltration apparatus, system and method are described, allowing accelerating infiltration of the tissue sample with a variety of reagents fluids. The apparatus comprises a reaction chamber adapted to receive a tissue sample and a dielectric fluid to be infiltrated into a tissue sample. The reaction chamber comprises a bottom and a circumferential wall with a window section that is transparent for microwave irradiation. A holding element holds the tissue sample over a predetermined time period at a distance of 3PD of the dielectric fluid from the window section is provided. PD is the penetration depth of the microwaves into the dielectric fluid and defined as the depth where the initial microwave field intensity has been reduced to 1/e. A microwave system irradiates microwave irradiation through the window section into the reaction chamber. | 02-24-2011 |
20120266696 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETACHING AND/OR ISOLATING A HISTOLOGICAL SAMPLE - The invention provides a method for detaching and/or isolating a histological sample that is adhering to another sample and/or to the inside of a cassette, for example as a result of solidification of an embedding medium within a cassette. The sample is immobilized in a sample receiving chamber above a first fill level of a liquid that is suitable for counteracting the adhesion; and that the fill level of the liquid is then elevated at least until said level reaches the sample. An apparatus according to the present invention that can be used for carrying out the method comprises a sample receiving chamber and an adjusting chamber, the adjusting chamber being connected to the sample receiving chamber in such a way that a change in the fill level height of the liquid in the sample receiving chamber is producible by changing the pressure existing in the adjusting chamber. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266697 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETACHING AND/OR ISOLATING A HISTOLOGICAL SAMPLE - The invention relates to an apparatus for treating histological samples, in particular for detaching and/or isolating a histological sample that, in particular after an infiltration operation, is adhering to another sample and/or to the inside of a cassette ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120269605 | 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 ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120271450 | TISSUE SAMPLE HANDLING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a tissue sample handling apparatus, in particular for grasping histological samples after infiltration of an embedding medium such as, for example, paraffin, which is characterized in that a sample is immobilizable on the handling apparatus, in particular in a sample holding position, by means of negative pressure. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271451 | TISSUE SAMPLE HANDLING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a tissue sample handling apparatus, in particular for grasping histological samples after infiltration of an embedding medium such as, for example, paraffin, which is characterized in that a sample is immobilizable on the handling apparatus, in particular in a sample holding position, by means of negative pressure. | 10-25-2012 |
20140186883 | PROCESSOR FOR PROCESSING HISTOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The disclosure relates to a processor for processing histological samples. The processor comprises an inlet for insertion of a closed fixing container having the samples present therein. | 07-03-2014 |
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 |
20140245842 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETACHING AND/OR ISOLATING A HISTOLOGICAL SAMPLE - The invention provides a method for detaching and/or isolating a histological sample that is adhering to another sample and/or to the inside of a cassette, for example as a result of solidification of an embedding medium within a cassette. The sample is immobilized in a sample receiving chamber above a first fill level of a liquid that is suitable for counteracting the adhesion; and that the fill level of the liquid is then elevated at least until said level reaches the sample. An apparatus according to the present invention that can be used for carrying out the method comprises a sample receiving chamber and an adjusting chamber, the adjusting chamber being connected to the sample receiving chamber in such a way that a change in the fill level height of the liquid in the sample receiving chamber is producible by changing the pressure existing in the adjusting chamber. | 09-04-2014 |
20140373641 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETACHING AND/OR ISOLATING A HISTOLOGICAL SAMPLE - The invention relates to an apparatus for treating histological samples, in particular for detaching and/or isolating a histological sample that, in particular after an infiltration operation, is adhering to another sample and/or to the inside of a cassette ( | 12-25-2014 |
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20100263390 | Freezing Microtome And Method For Producing Microscopable Thin Sections - A freezing microtome for the production of microscopable thin sections of tissue samples ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100323395 | Method For Automatically Processing Tissue Samples In A Tissue Processor - In the automatic processing of tissue samples in a tissue processor, the tissue samples are placed in a retort of the tissue processor. The tissue samples are exposed to a fixation reagent (FIX) in the retort. Afterwards, the tissue samples are exposed to a dehydrating reagent (ALK). Thereafter, the retort is cleared with an intermedium (INT) for removing the dehydrating reagent (ALK). Finally, the tissue samples are treated with a carrier material (CAR). Between the clearing of the retort with the intermedium (INT) and the treatment of the tissue samples with the carrier material (CAR), the retort is cleared with a carrier material protecting reagent (CARPRO) in which the intermedium (INT) and the carrier material (CAR) can be mixed. | 12-23-2010 |
20120090726 | Method and Apparatus for Safety-Compliant Emptying and Filling of a Reagent Container - An apparatus for safety-compliant emptying and filling of a reagent container ( | 04-19-2012 |
20140273078 | APPARATUS FOR WORKING ON HISTOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The invention relates to an apparatus for treatment of histological samples. The apparatus includes at least a working station, in which the sample gets into contact with a liquid reagent. Further, the apparatus includes a purification device, which blows off at least a part of the reagent adhering to the sample and/or the sample holding arrangement by means of a gas flow, or which sucks off at least a part of the reagent adhering to the sample and/or a sample holding arrangement. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273085 | PROCESSOR FOR WORKING ON HISTOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The invention relates to a processor for working on histological samples. The processor has an inlet for the insertion of a fixing container, particularly a closed fixing container, with the samples located in the latter. | 09-18-2014 |
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20080199955 | Tissue Infiltration Apparatus - A tissue infiltration apparatus ( | 08-21-2008 |
20100055663 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TISSUE PROCESSOR AND TISSUE PROCESSOR - A method for controlling a tissue processor and a tissue processor for processing tissue samples is described. A retort is provided comprising a cover that can be opened and closed by an operator. The retort cover is closed prior to tissue processing. The actuation state of a first and a second operating element can be determined. An operator is prompted to confirm unlocking of the closed retort cover by actuating a second operating element. The tissue processing is interrupted when an actuation of the second operating element is determined and the closed retort cover is unlocked and is continued after the retort cover is once again locked. After having completed tissue processing the retort cover is unlocked. By means of the described method and tissue processor improper intervention during ongoing tissue processing is prevented. | 03-04-2010 |
20100055788 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INFILTRATING TISSUE SAMPLES WITH PARAFFIN - A method and an apparatus are described for infiltrating tissue samples with carrier material, preferably paraffin. A supply of carrier material is kept ready for use in a supply station. From there, the carrier material can be delivered into at least a first and a second container. In these first and second containers carrier materials of differing degrees of purity are kept ready for use, respectively, for performing various infiltration steps on tissue samples. By means of the described method and apparatus the tissue processor can be operated with as little interruptions as possible and an ease in operation is achieved. | 03-04-2010 |
20100216222 | Tissue Infiltration Device - The present invention relates to a tissue infiltration device ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100248301 | Tissue Embedding Apparatus, And Method For Operating A Tissue Embedding Apparatus - The present invention relates to a tissue embedding apparatus ( | 09-30-2010 |
20130141246 | Display Of A System State Of A Treatment Device For Microscopic Samples - The invention relates to a method of displaying a system state of an automatic treatment device, a corresponding display system which is configured for carrying out the method, and a treatment device equipped with the display system. At least one system parameter ( | 06-06-2013 |