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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2000
Filed:
May. 15, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Dale A Dreyer, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Benjamin L Behler, Maplewood, MN (US);
Assignee:
Systec Inc., New Brighton, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B / ; B65D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
359396 ; 359398 ; 206454 ; 436 46 ;
Abstract
An improved receptacle or holder for microscope slides used in scientific, medical or medically related procedures, with the receptacles being configured to positionably receive, hold and index microscope slides either vertically or horizontally by means of an articulated array of individual holders. The design further minimizes slide-to-cradle contact, with the configuration allowing for rapid drainage of liquids from the slide surfaces. The cradle is also configured to facilitate manual grasping of the edge surfaces of slides being held within the cradle.