Automated embedding machine, and method for embedding a histological sample

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PATENT NO 9671322
APP PUB NO 20150160104A1
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14552946

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An automated embedding machine includes at least a conveyor, a pouring station, and a cooling station. The conveyor is embodied and arranged to receive casting molds each having at least one histological sample arranged therein, and to transport them to the pouring station which fills each casting mold with an embedding medium heated to above its melting point, and then to the cooling station which cools the embedding medium of each casting mold to below its melting point. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method for embedding a histological sample.

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  • LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH

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Berberich, Markus Heidelberg, DE 22 50

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