Manifold assembly
AssigneeSakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.
InventorXuan S. Bui
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Abstract
A manifold assembly that directs fluid to and from individually selectable sample receiving trays of a tissue processing system includes a manifold, fluid conduits machined in the manifold, and valves that may be selectively configured to provide a direct fluid path to or from a particular tray. The valves are controlled by a controller that positions each valve such that a desired path is created. Pressure is created in supply and/or drain bottles to supply or drain fluid from the trays supported by the manifold assembly. Independently operated heaters are provided on the manifold assembly to heat the trays to desired temperatures. Thermoelectric cooling elements may also provided to cool the heaters and/or trays.
Claims18
A manifold assembly for an automated tissue processing system comprising:
- a manifold including a surface and a pattern of fluid conduits extending therethrough;
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- a platen attached to the surface of the manifold, the platen having a substantially planar surface and defining a plurality of sample receiving portions each adapted to receive a slide retaining tray, wherein each of the plurality of sample receiving portions include an inlet and an outlet, the inlet and the outlet formed through separate portions of the platen defining the respective sample receiving portion, the inlet in fluid communication with at least one fluid conduit of the manifold and the outlet in fluid communication with at least one fluid conduit of the manifold.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.