EP0109208A2
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Microscope slides with a marking surface
Assignee: Erie Scientific LLC
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Filing: 1983-10-20
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2003-10-20
Abstract
Abstract © A microscope slide (1) has a marking surface (2) in the form of the exposed surface (2a) of a solidified layer of a coating fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 John M. Melisz
- 👤 Frank H. Jellinek, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:08
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B21/00; G02B21/34; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A microscope slide comprising a glass plate having at least one marking surface on a portion thereof, characterized in that the marking surface is a raised surface formed by applying a coating of a fluid material to the glass plate and allowing the coating to dry or otherwise become solid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A microscope slide comprising a glass plate having at least one marking surface on a portion thereof, characterized in that the marking surface is a raised surface formed by applying a coating of a fluid material to the glass plate and allowing the coating to dry or otherwise become solid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A microscope slide according to claim 1, wherein the fluid material includes a granular medium which imparts porosity to the solidified coating layer and a pigment which provides a visual contrast to the marking surface, to enhance the visibility of markings made thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A microscope slide according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the marking surface provides a barrier to the movement of a liquid sample placed upon the slide and also provides a clearance space between successive slides in a stack thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A microscope slide according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the fluid material is a resinous material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A microscope slide according to claim 4, wherein the resinous material is an epoxy resinous material.
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