Cassette for handling and holding tissue samples during processing, embedding and microtome procedures, and methods therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8877146
APP PUB NO 20070104618A1
SERIAL NO

11618987

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A cassette for holding a tissue sample includes a body having a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly with respect to the bottom wall to define an interior space for receiving the tissue sample. A lid is configured to be received in the interior space, and the cassette is sectionable in a microtome. Sensing elements are associated with the body or lid and configured to allow an automated sensing system to determine at least one characteristic of the cassette. A flange extends along upper portions of at least two of the side walls and includes a plurality of holes. Other features are included to more effectively and efficiently manufacture and use the cassette.

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  • BIOPATH AUTOMATION, L.L.C.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ward, Thomas J Columbus, US 42 4686
Whitlatch, Stephen P Cincinnati, US 11 211
Williamson,, IV Warren P Loveland, US 57 1441

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