Devices and methods for tissue handling and embedding

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8900857
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12999923

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A mould and tissue cassette for automated embedding of tissue, and a method of operation are disclosed. The mould attaches to the cassette prior to embedding, and fits into a rack. The rack supports the mould holding the tissue cassette when the mould and cassette are in a first position. When the mould and cassette are moved to a second position, a projection on the rack separates the mould from the cassette, to facilitate easy removal. Also disclosed is a mould for a tissue cassette having projections for holding the mould to a rack, so that the tissue cassette is not in contact with the mould.

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LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDVICTORIA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gardner, Richard John Louis Ascot Vale, AU 3 10
Henderson, Chester Preston, AU 18 187
McDonald, Timothy Brett Greensborough, AU 4 13
Sohn, Ian Emil South Yarra, AU 4 53

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