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Apparatus and method for immunohistochemical staining
Assignee: Dako Denmark ApS
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Filing: 1988-07-29
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Granted: 1991-12-17
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Expires: 2008-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A device and method for automating immunohistochemical staining of biological material on glass slides is presented. The slides are placed on the base with the tissue section facing upwards. A "chamber" consisting of a rectangular plastic box with a hinged overhead door is clamped directly over the tissue section. A rubber gasket seals the chamber--slide interface. Reagents are dropped on to the tissue section by means of the hinged overhead plastic door. When the door is closed, the chamber is sufficiently sealed so as to prevent evaporation. Washing of the tissue section is accomplished by the addition and aspiraton of buffer through ports in the chamber. The ports are connected via flexible tubing to a manifold. Because the wash steps are performed in tandem and do not require manual manipulation of slides, a significant time savings is realized. A mesh may be placed between reagents and the surface of the slide to spread a reagent over the surface of the slide.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven A. Bogen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/28; G01N1/30; G01N1/31; G01N1/312; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/4673; Y10T137/469; Y10T137/479; Y10T137/4857; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 46
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
Apparatus for the application of a solution to and removal of the solution from a slide comprising: a supporting surface which is capable of providing mechanical support to a slide; a transparent slide on the supporting surface, the slide carrying a specimen; a chamber having a wall delimiting a first aperture, said chamber being attached to said supporting surface; and means for apposing said chamber to a surface of said transparent slide without disengaging said chamber from said supporting surface and for moving said chamber from the surface of said transparent slide without disengaging said chamber from said supporting surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
Apparatus for the application of a solution to and removal of the solution from a slide comprising: a supporting surface which is capable of providing mechanical support to a slide; a transparent slide on the supporting surface, the slide carrying a specimen; a chamber having a wall delimiting a first aperture, said chamber being attached to said supporting surface; and means for apposing said chamber to a surface of said transparent slide without disengaging said chamber from said supporting surface and for moving said chamber from the surface of said transparent slide without disengaging said chamber from said supporting surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 further comprising a port in said wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said wall delimits a second aperture and wherein said chamber further comprises a door mounted to permit application of said door to close said second aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 further comprising a water absorbent material in said chamber for humidifying the air within the chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of said chambers affixed to said supporting surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 5 further comprising a distribution manifold and a first means for coupling between a port in said wall of each of said chambers and said distribution manifold.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 6 further comprising second means for coupling and a valve coupled by said second means for coupling to said distribution manifold.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 7 further comprising third means for coupling and a suction source coupled to said valve by third means for coupling.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 7 further comprising fourth means for coupling and a liquid container coupled to said valve by said fourth means for coupling.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 further comprising: a source of suction; a pipette; means for coupling; and a valve coupled by said means for coupling between said pipette and a source of suction.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
76 words
Apparatus for the application of a solution to and removal of a solution from a slide comprising: a transparent slide carrying a specimen; a chamber having a wall delimiting a first aperture; means for apposing said first aperture to a surface of said transparent slide and for lifting said chamber from said transparent slide; and means for applying pressure to said chamber and said transparent slide and for maintaining the chamber and transparent slide in apposition.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
76 words
Apparatus for the application of a solution to and removal of a solution from a slide comprising: a transparent slide carrying a specimen; a chamber having a wall delimiting a first aperture; means for apposing said first aperture to a surface of said transparent slide and for lifting said chamber from said transparent slide; and means for applying pressure to said chamber and said transparent slide and for maintaining the chamber and transparent slide in apposition.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11 further comprising a port in said wall.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11 wherein said wall delimits a second aperture and wherein said chamber further comprises a door mounted to permit application of said door to close said second aperture.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11 further comprising a water absorbent material in said chamber for humidifying the air within the chamber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11 further comprising a plurality of said chambers.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 15 further comprising a distribution manifold and first means for coupling between a port in said wall in each of said chambers and said distribution manifold.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 16 further comprising second means for coupling and a valve coupled by said second means for coupling to said distribution manifold.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 17 further comprising third means for coupling and a suction source coupled to said valve by third means for coupling.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 17 further comprising fourth means for coupling and a liquid container coupled to said valve by said fourth means for coupling.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11 further comprising: a source of suction; a pipette; means for coupling; and a valve coupled by said means for coupling between said pipette and a source of suction.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
79 words
Apparatus for the application of a solution to and removal of a solution from a slide comprising: a surface; a transparent slide on the surface, the transparent slide carrying a specimen; a mount attached to said surface; a chamber having a wall delimiting a first aperture, said chamber being rotatably attached to said mount; means for apposing said first aperture to a surface of the transparent slide and for moving said chamber from said surface of the transparent slide.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
79 words
Apparatus for the application of a solution to and removal of a solution from a slide comprising: a surface; a transparent slide on the surface, the transparent slide carrying a specimen; a mount attached to said surface; a chamber having a wall delimiting a first aperture, said chamber being rotatably attached to said mount; means for apposing said first aperture to a surface of the transparent slide and for moving said chamber from said surface of the transparent slide.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 21 further comprising a port in said wall.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 21 wherein said wall delimits a second aperture and wherein said chamber further comprises a door mounted to permit application of said door to close said second aperture.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 21 further comprising a water absorbent material in said chamber for humidifying the air within the chamber.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 21 further comprising a plurality of said chambers.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 25 further comprising a distribution manifold and first means for coupling between a port in said wall of each of said chambers and said distribution manifold.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 26 further comprising second means for coupling and a valve coupled by said second means for coupling to said distribution manifold.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 27 further comprising third means for coupling and a suction source coupled to said valve by third means for coupling.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 27 further comprising fourth means for coupling and a liquid container coupled to said valve by said fourth means for coupling.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 21 further comprising: a source of suction; a pipette; means for coupling; and a valve coupled by said means for coupling between said pipette and a source of suction.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
59 words
Apparatus for the application of a solution to and removal of a solution from a slide comprising: a transparent slide carrying a specimen; a rotatably hinged chamber having a wall delimiting a first aperture; means for apposing said first aperture to a surface of said transparent slide and for moving said chamber from said surface of said transparent slide.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
59 words
Apparatus for the application of a solution to and removal of a solution from a slide comprising: a transparent slide carrying a specimen; a rotatably hinged chamber having a wall delimiting a first aperture; means for apposing said first aperture to a surface of said transparent slide and for moving said chamber from said surface of said transparent slide.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 31 further comprising a port in said wall.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 31 wherein said wall delimits a second aperture and wherein said chamber further comprises a door mounted to permit application of aid door to close said second aperture.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 31 further comprising a water absorbent material in said chamber for humidifying the air within the chamber.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 31 further comprising a plurality of said chambers.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 35 further comprising a distribution manifold and first means for coupling between a port in said wall of each of said chambers and said distribution manifold.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 36 further comprising second means for coupling and a valve coupled by said second means for coupling to said distribution manifold.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 37 further comprising third means for coupling and a suction source coupled to said valve by third means for coupling.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 37 further comprising fourth means for coupling and a liquid container coupled to said valve by said fourth means for coupling.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 31 further comprising: a source of suction; a pipette; means for coupling; and a valve coupled by said means for coupling between said pipette and a source of suction.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for the application of a fluid to and removal of a fluid from a slide comprising the steps of: providing an impermeable slide carrying a specimen; apposing an aperture of a chamber to a portion of the impermeable slide; adding a liquid to said portion of the impermeable slide; aspirating liquid from the portion of the impermeable slide; and removing the aperture from the slide.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for the application of a fluid to and removal of a fluid from a slide comprising the steps of: providing an impermeable slide carrying a specimen; apposing an aperture of a chamber to a portion of the impermeable slide; adding a liquid to said portion of the impermeable slide; aspirating liquid from the portion of the impermeable slide; and removing the aperture from the slide.
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