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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2001
Kendall B. Hendrick, Tucson, AZ (US);
Darin Mcdaniel, Tucson, AZ (US);
Miroslav Holubec, Tucson, AZ (US);
William Richards, Tucson, AZ (US);
Vincent Rizzo, Tucson, AZ (US);
Kendall B. Hendrick, Tucson, AZ (US);
Darin McDaniel, Tucson, AZ (US);
Miroslav Holubec, Tucson, AZ (US);
William Richards, Tucson, AZ (US);
Vincent Rizzo, Tucson, AZ (US);
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., Tucson, AZ (US);
Abstract
An automated rotary microtome blade changing apparatus, comprising an upper stage being adapted to releasably engage a supply cartridge and a waste cartridge, the upper stage having a loading segment adapted to engage and move blades contained within the supply cartridge into a cutting position; clamping means for releasably holding the blades in place for cutting operations; power means for driving the movement of blades and clamping mechanisms; and electronic control means for integrating all of the functions of the apparatus.