Device for cooling microtome blade
OwnerElizabeth M. Bettininventor
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Abstract
A small container contains a frozen liquid or other coolant and is magnetically adhered to a metal microtome blade either by means of a permanent magnet disposed within the container or a magnetized metal wall portion on the container, for cooling the blade. The container may be sealed or refillable. There is also disclosed a container having inlet and outlet openings for permitting a continuous flow therethrough of coolant such as carbon dioxide from a dry ice source.
Claims10
In a microtome including a cutting blade and a support therefor, self-contained blade cooling apparatus comprising a closed container, a coolant confined within said container, and mounting means for removably attaching said container to the cutting blade in thermal contact therewith independently of the blade support.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.