Microtome sectionable biopsy support for orienting tissue samples

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8329120
APP PUB NO 20100184127A1
SERIAL NO

12692208

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Tissue orientation devices include a perforated tissue support with at least one perforated channel for receiving a tissue sample, and a plurality of tabs configured to extend along and into the channel to retain the tissue sample during processing and embedding. Tissue orientation devices include elongated legs coupled together for holding one or more biopsy tissue samples therebetween. Associated methods include using the cassettes and orientation devices to hold and orient tissue samples for processing, embedding and microtome sectioning.

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  • BIOPATH AUTOMATION, L.L.C.;SAKURA FINETEK U.S.A., INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Saez, Carlos A Irvine, US 5 80
Whitlatch, Stephen P Cincinnati, US 11 211
Williamson,, IV Warren P Loveland, US 57 1441

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