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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 1978
Filed:
Jun. 23, 1977
John J Staunton, Oak Park, IL (US);
The Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
An improved slide holder for use with a clinical spinner comprises a support having a channel defined in the top thereof transverse to the vertical axis of rotation of the support. Rapid rotation of the support with a slide positioned over the channel effects a partial vacuum in the channel which tends to hold the slide tightly against the support. Mechanical stops and spring retainers may also be included to insure retention of the slide on the support. The design of the slide holder minimizes the formation of an aerosol during spinning. A disposable spin-off interception system cooperates with the slide holder's operating characteristics to effectively eliminate aerosol formed.