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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2012
Midhat Hajrovic, Einhausen, DE;
Bernhard Neef, Nussloch, DE;
Karl-heinz Westerhoff, Eppingen, DE;
Simon Keimer, Leimen, DE;
Midhat Hajrovic, Einhausen, DE;
Bernhard Neef, Nussloch, DE;
Karl-Heinz Westerhoff, Eppingen, DE;
Simon Keimer, Leimen, DE;
Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH, Nussloch, DE;
Abstract
An automated processing machine, in particular an automated coverslipper or an automated stainer used for processing samples placed on slides and having an output device for outputting slides that have been processed by the automated processing machine. The output device includes an extensible and retractable drawer unit. The drawer unit includes at least one receiving channel for receiving a plurality of holders for slides. Holders received in any position in the receiving channel can be removed therefrom when the output device is in the open position. The automated processing machine is designed such that holders intended for output are inserted into the at least one receiving channel.