Patent ID: 7591981
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: B01L,G01N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for cryosubstitution and embedding of biological specimens comprising: a container for receiving and holding at least one specimen carrier holding the specimen, wherein the container possesses the shape of a cylinder having a base and a sidewall and an opening opposite to the base, and a plurality of troughs are in the container, each trough being adapted for receiving a specimen carrier; wherein each of the troughs is configured with a tapering end and the tapered end of the troughs being arranged opposite the sidewall of the open cylinder, a step is provided in each trough against which a specimen carrier can rest and be held, said step being configured at the tapered end of each trough; and a supply conduit is provided for each of the troughs, so that a connection exists among the troughs.