Automated high volume slide processing system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10302665
APP PUB NO 20170131303A1
SERIAL NO

15351411

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An automated system is provided for performing slide processing operations on slides bearing biological samples. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a slide tray holding a plurality of slides in a substantially horizontal position and a workstation that receives the slide tray. In a particular embodiment, a workstation delivers a reagent to slide surfaces without substantial transfer of reagent (and reagent borne contaminants such as dislodged cells) from one slide to another. A method for automated processing of slides also is provided.

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VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC1910 E INNOVATION PARK DRIVE TUCSON AS 85755

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ambler, Brandon Tucson, US 9 278
Ashby, Austin Micheil Tucson, US 10 170
Borchert, Chris Tucson, US 9 278
Campbell, Devon C Oro Valley, US 14 452
Christensen, Kimberly Tucson, US 23 1317
Freeman, Matthew Tucson, US 19 291
Ghusson, Andrew Tucson, US 22 791
Griebel, Rick Tucson, US 9 278
Hendrick, Kendall B Tucson, US 27 1262
Holubec, Miroslav Tucson, US 12 334
Lemme, Charles D Tucson, US 44 2672
Mehta, Parula Oro Valley, US 14 299
Reinhardt, Kurt Tucson, US 27 936
Richards, William L Tucson, US 27 2120
Rizzo, Vince Tucson, US 15 412
Showalter, Wayne Tucson, US 42 1658
Ward, Glen Tucson, US 26 719

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