Automated high volume slide processing system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7468161
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11116676

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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, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ambler, Brandon Tucson, AZ 9 303
Ashby, Austin Tucson, AZ 19 447
Borchert, Chris Tucson, AZ 9 303
Campbell, Devon C Tucson, AZ 14 483
Christensen, Kimberly Tucson, AZ 23 1377
Freeman, Matthew Tucson, AZ 19 316
Ghusson, Andrew Tucson, AZ 22 858
Griebel, Rick Tucson, AZ 9 303
Hendrick, Kendall B Tucson, AZ 27 1307
Holubec, Miroslav Tucson, AZ 12 361
Lemme, Charles D Tucson, AZ 44 2821
Mehta, Parula Tucson, AZ 16 324
Reinhardt, Kurt Tucson, AZ 27 1000
Richards, William L Tucson, AZ 27 2233
Rizzo, Vince Tucson, AZ 15 441
Showalter, Wayne Tucson, AZ 42 1760
Ward, Glen Tucson, AZ 27 769

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