Automated reagent dispensing system and method of operation
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Abstract
A system and method that enables automated reagent dispensing for tissue stainers. The stainers receive staining protocols from a central controller. The central controller may control a plurality of stainers simultaneously. The stainers obtain information provided on slide identifiers which is communicated to the central controller. The central controller determines a particular staining protocol to apply to a particular slide. The staining protocol is downloaded to the stainer which enables the stainer to operate without additional communication with the central controller. A user may manually initiate a staining protocol or the central controller may operate the stainers on a scheduled basis.

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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | Total Patents |
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SAKURA FINETEK U.S.A., INC. | TORRANCE, CA | 35 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Jennings, Patrick P | Lomita, US | 2 | 6 |
Lefebvre, Gilles | San Clemente, US | 16 | 88 |
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