Patent ID: 8034292
Filing Date: 2011-10-11
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An automated method of embedding tissue samples on microtome sectionable supports, comprising: loading a plurality of the microtome sectionable supports, each having a tissue sample thereon, into an input device, unloading the microtome sectionable supports from the input device using a motorized carrier, using the carrier to load the microtome sectionable supports into a plurality of respective molds, introducing liquid embedding material into the respective molds, applying heat to the microtome sectionable supports and the liquid embedding material in the molds using respective, independent heaters thermally coupled to the microtome sectionable supports, after applying the heat, hardening the liquid embedding material in each mold with the tissue sample and associated microtome sectionable support contained at least partially therein, and unloading the microtome sectionable supports and embedded tissue samples from the molds.