Patent ID: 9618430
Date: 2017-04-11
CPC Classifications: G01N

Claim:
1. An automated slide processing station, comprising: a first platen assembly having a curved portion; a drive mechanism configured to move the first platen assembly from a standby position to a processing position, a liquid dispensing assembly for dispensing a liquid; and a second platen assembly comprising a slide positioning device, said slide positioning device comprising a slide retaining device, the slide positioning device operable to position a slide retained by the slide retaining device proximate to the first platen assembly, the first platen assembly and second platen assembly being configured to cause a longitudinal or transverse rolling movement of the curved portion of the first platen assembly relative to the second platen assembly retained slide to create a varying height gap between the slide and the curved portion sufficient to apply a liquid to a sample on the slide, wherein the first platen assembly includes a holder and a cover removably coupled to the holder, the cover defines at least a portion of the curved portion.