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US 2011/0252935 A1Published application
Device for dissecting thin samples and methods thereof
AssigneeJohn Welsh
InventorJohn Welsh
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Abstract
A dissecting device and dissecting system. The dissecting device comprises at least one knife, preferably a punch or stamper, a first and second moveable stage, and at least one receiving plate. The dissecting system further comprises a controller and optionally an imaging component or plate feeding component. In addition, methods of using the device and system are disclosed.
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A microdissection device comprising
- a first moveable stage for supporting and moving a receiving plate, wherein the stage moves along an x-axis and y-axis, and wherein the receiving plate comprises a deformable material;
- at least one receiving plate, having a first and second surface, wherein the first surface is supported by the stage;
- a second moveable stage for supporting and moving a sample along the x-axis and y-axis, independently of the first moveable stage;
- at least one knife, such that the knife moves along a z-axis to intersect the sample and wherein the knife is capable of applying force to the sample in the direction of the receiving plate and deforming the surface of the receiving plate.
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