High-capacity automated tissue section transfer system

An automated system with coordinated microtomes and hydration processes addresses the inefficiencies of manual microtome methods, enhancing tissue sectioning and transfer efficiency for rapid clinical sample preparation.

JP2026086609APending Publication Date: 2026-05-26CLARAPATH INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
CLARAPATH INC
Filing Date
2026-02-06
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Conventional microtome methods for producing tissue sections are manual, time-consuming, and inefficient, particularly in clinical settings where rapid tissue sectioning is crucial for improving patient care.

Method used

An automated system comprising microtomes, a hydration system, and a processor that coordinates the sectioning and hydration of multiple tissue blocks in parallel or tandem processes, utilizing a hydration chamber and transfer mechanisms to enhance throughput.

Benefits of technology

The system significantly reduces the time required for tissue sectioning and transfer, enabling high-capacity, efficient processing of tissue samples for pathological examination.

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Abstract

To provide an automated tissue section transfer system with suitable high processing capacity. [Solution] This disclosure relates to an automated system and method for sectioning tissue from biological tissue blocks, and more specifically, to a system and method for providing higher processing capacity in such an automated apparatus. This disclosure can implement a system and method for increasing the processing capacity in an automated tissue sectioning apparatus in order to reduce the time required for tissue sample preparation for multiple tissue blocks. This disclosure further provides a system and method for hydrating tissue samples.
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