Paraffin Barrier Coatings for Microscope Slides
A technology for microscope slides and coatings, applied in microscopes, special-purpose bioreactors/fermenters, enzymology/microbiology devices, etc., can solve problems that do not support direct encapsulation of biological materials or IHC processing
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Embodiment 1
[0039] Spray application method:
[0040] Spray on surface with low air flow. Low liquid to air mixing is preferred. The mixture is sprayed onto slides through a mask to coat the PRS targets. Typically 1-2 passes are required to form a layer with a thickness less than 5 microns. Both the paraffin mixture reservoir and the spray head are heated to slightly above 56°C to ensure that the paraffin is liquid and remains liquid during the flight from the spray head to the slide. The spray coverage from the sprinkler head is approximately 0.375 inches, but a mask can also be used for smaller masked areas. Post-infrared reheating ensures a 100% airtight seal.
Embodiment 2
[0042] Screen printing method:
[0043] A stainless steel wire mesh is heated by passing an electric current through the wire mesh between two parallel sides. The temperature of the screen needs to be slightly below the melting temperature of the paraffin so that the paraffin does not penetrate to the underside of the screen. Basically, paraffin behaves more like a paste than a liquid. PRS needs to be reheated to ensure a 100% seal.
Embodiment 3
[0045] Inkjet method:
[0046] Inkjet heads require an integrated heater within the print head to keep the paraffin in a liquid state. A post heat cycle on the slide will ensure a 100% seal.
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