Automated specimen processing systems and multistep processing of microscope slides

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10261000
APP PUB NO 20170010194A1
SERIAL NO

15272331

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Systems and methods that enable automated processing of specimens carried on microscope slides are described herein. Aspects of the technology are directed, for example, to automated specimen processing systems and methods for dispensing liquids onto slides. The system can concurrently or sequentially perform lock cycles. Each lock cycle can include lock steps for addressing respective slides to dispense liquid. The lock steps of different lock cycles can be synchronized to prevent any collision between dispensers.

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  • VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Howley, Paul Victoria, AU 59 800
Showalter, Wayne A Tucson, US 10 1490
Smith, Nathan Tucson, US 101 1213

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