Miniature serial sectioning microtome for block-face imaging

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PATENT NO 9933339
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15308522

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The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of microtome devices and methods of their use. In some embodiments, a microtome can be mounted on the built-in stage of a scanning electron microscope and used to perform serial block-face scanning electron microscopy. In some cases, a microtome installed in a scanning electron microscope can cut the sample at a location off the electron beam axis of the scanning electron microscope. In some cases, a microtome can include a capacitive sensor which can measure the location of a blade of the microtome, and the microtome can be computer-controlled by program implemented in MATLAB.

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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESOFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH 6701 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE SUITE 700 MSC 7788 BETHESDA MD 20892-7788

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Briggman, Kevin L Gaithersburg, US 1 13

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