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Compact slide spinner using a disposable slide holder
Assignee: Iris International Inc
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Filing: 1992-07-22
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Granted: 1994-07-05
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Expires: 2012-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A compact slide spinner is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the compact slide spinner is used to prepare smears for microscopic evaluation. The spinner incorporates a disposable or reusable slide holder which encases a portion of a slide onto which the material to be smeared is placed. The holder containing the slide is then accelerated by spinning. Specimen fluid not adhering to the slide is contained within the slide holder which is discarded following preparation of the smear. Using this low-cost device, a uniform quality smear is quickly and easily prepared, while reducing the risk that laboratory personnel will be exposed to aerosol borne contagions.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas F. Kelley
- 👤 Larry E. Shephard
- 👤 Robert L. Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/28; G01N1/2813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A device for preparing a thin film from a fluid specimen placed upon a substrate comprising: an enclosure for receiving said substrate and covering said fluid specimen during preparation of said thin film, said enclosure including a top, a bottom, and a plurality of sides joining said top to said bottom, at least one of said sides including an opening to receive at least a portion of said substrate therethrough, said top covering said fluid specimen on said substrate; and a spinner for spinning said enclosure and said substrate received therewithin.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
91 words
A device for preparing a thin film from a fluid specimen placed upon a substrate comprising: an enclosure for receiving said substrate and covering said fluid specimen during preparation of said thin film, said enclosure including a top, a bottom, and a plurality of sides joining said top to said bottom, at least one of said sides including an opening to receive at least a portion of said substrate therethrough, said top covering said fluid specimen on said substrate; and a spinner for spinning said enclosure and said substrate received therewithin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said substrate is a microscope slide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said enclosure has a stop to position said substrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said enclosure include a plurality of ribs within said enclosure for supporting said substrate and providing an excess specimen receiving depression.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said top of said enclosure includes an aperture through which said specimen is introduced into said enclosure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said spinner includes means for spinning said enclosure and means for braking said enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said means for spinning includes a motor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said enclosure is spun about an axis of rotation that is normal to said substrate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said spinner includes a mounting platform adapted to retain said enclosure thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 9 wherein said platform includes a plurality of posts and said enclosure includes a plurality of mounting holes, said plurality of posts matable with said plurality of mounting holes of said enclosure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
74 words
An enclosure for use in preparing thin films of a fluid specimen on a microscope slide, comprising: a top; a bottom; and a plurality of sides joining said top to said bottom, at least one of said sides including an opening to receive at least a portion of said microscope slide therethrough, said top covering said fluid specimen on said microscope slide; and means for collecting excess specimen from said microscope slide during spinning.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
74 words
An enclosure for use in preparing thin films of a fluid specimen on a microscope slide, comprising: a top; a bottom; and a plurality of sides joining said top to said bottom, at least one of said sides including an opening to receive at least a portion of said microscope slide therethrough, said top covering said fluid specimen on said microscope slide; and means for collecting excess specimen from said microscope slide during spinning.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The enclosure of claim 11 further including means for positioning said enclosure on a spinner.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The enclosure of claim 11 wherein said enclosure includes ribs defining said means for collecting.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
115 words
An enclosure for preparing a thin film on a substrate utilizing a fluid specimen to prepare said thin film, said enclosure positionable on a mounting platform coupled to a spinner, said mounting platform having a plurality of mounting posts for retaining said enclosure thereon, said enclosure comprising: a disposable sheath having an open end, a closed end, an aperture for admitting said fluid specimen into said disposable sheath, and a plurality of apertures cooperative with said plurality of mounting posts for positioning said sheath upon said mounting platform; means for receiving said substrate through said open end and for positioning said substrate in said sheath; means for collecting excess specimen from said substrate during spinning.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
115 words
An enclosure for preparing a thin film on a substrate utilizing a fluid specimen to prepare said thin film, said enclosure positionable on a mounting platform coupled to a spinner, said mounting platform having a plurality of mounting posts for retaining said enclosure thereon, said enclosure comprising: a disposable sheath having an open end, a closed end, an aperture for admitting said fluid specimen into said disposable sheath, and a plurality of apertures cooperative with said plurality of mounting posts for positioning said sheath upon said mounting platform; means for receiving said substrate through said open end and for positioning said substrate in said sheath; means for collecting excess specimen from said substrate during spinning.
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