Microtome with surface orientation sensor to sense orientation of surface of sample

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9347857
APP PUB NO 20150013512A1
SERIAL NO

14502915

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A sample sectioning device includes a cutting mechanism, a sample holder, a drive system, and a surface orientation sensor. The sample holder is operable to hold a sample. The cutting mechanism is operable to cut sections from the sample. The drive system is coupled with the sample holder. The drive system is operable to drive movement between the sample held by the sample holder and the cutting mechanism. The surface orientation sensor is operable to sense an orientation of a surface of the sample held by the sample holder.

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  • SAKURA FINETEK U.S.A., INC.

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Bui, Xuan S Torrance, US 25 480
Yang, Hwai-Jyh Michael Cerritos, US 5 48

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