Microscope Slide Container

a microscope and slide technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of affecting the diagnosis of diseases, the sample is of limited or no value, and the microscope slides are relatively fragile, etc., to achieve the effect of convenient inserting and removal, and facilitating the drying of slides

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-05
GENOPTIX
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[0006]One object of the present invention is to provide a container for storing and transporting a plurality of microscope slides, in which sufficient air circulation is present to facilitate the drying of slides placed inside the container. Accordingly, in one embodiment of the invention, the container comprises one or more receiving means, wherein each receiv

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Because microscope slides are relatively fragile, devices that securely hold the slides and protect the specimens that may be deposited on them during transport and storage are required.
A common problem in the storage and transport of slides containing biological specimens, particularly hematological samples

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[0017]Referring to FIG. 1, a microscope slide container according to the present invention is generally an enclosed container with any suitable shape, e.g., a rectangular container 1 comprising multiple sides, including three sides 2, a top and bottom side 3, and a fully open side 12. The container preferably comprises one or more slide receiving means 16, wherein each slide receiving means is structured to receive a microscope slide with both sides of the slide exposed to air.

[0018]As illustrated in FIG. 2, each receiving means 16 comprises a first holding means 4, 6, 8 and a second holding means 5,7, 9 which together define a compartment in which a microscope slide S can be placed. In one embodiment, the distance between the first holding means and the second holding means is equal to the width of a microscope slide. In another embodiment, the distance between the first holding means and the second holding means is equal to the length of a microscope slide. Generally, the first ho...

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Abstract

The invention provides a container for the storage and transport of microscope slides. In particular, the container comprises one or more receiving means for receiving a plurality of microscope slides such that both surfaces of each slide are exposed to air and at least one side of the container is fully open. The container may also comprise a closing means capable of preventing microscope slides contained inside the container from sliding out of the container. The design of the container allows for air exchange between the outside and inside of the container to facilitate the drying of slides contained within the container. Methods of transporting and drying microscope slides are also disclosed.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 962,602 filed Jul. 31, 2007, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to a container for transporting and storing microscope slides. In particular, the container is designed such that air passes into the container from the external environment and circulates freely within the container. Such a design allows for microscope slides to be dried while transported in the container.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Microscope slides are typically rectangular, thin pieces of glass on which biological specimens, such as tissue, cells, and fluids are adhered or smeared. Because microscope slides are relatively fragile, devices that securely hold the slides and protect the specimens that may be deposited on them during transport and storage are required.[0004]Diagnosis of many hematologic diseases relies on the ex...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/48B65B7/28B65B55/00
CPCB01L9/52B65D85/48B01L2300/0822
Inventor LAIPPLY, THOMAS C.
Owner GENOPTIX
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