公开(公告)号：US20080199955A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US12031800

申请日：2008-02-15

Applicant: Hermann Ulbrich ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff ,  Stefan Kunkel ,  Janet I. Minshew

Inventor： Hermann Ulbrich ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff ,  Stefan Kunkel ,  Janet I. Minshew

IPC: C12N5/00 ,  C12M1/00

CPC classification number: G01N1/31 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: A tissue infiltration apparatus (1) for specimens present in cassettes (5). comprises at least two liquid containers (7, 11, 13, 15) and a transport apparatus (6). A liquid having a definable property is introducible into a liquid container (7, 11, 13, 15). Multiple cassettes (5) are receivable in a transport basket (4). The transport apparatus (6) is configured in such a way that with it, at least two transport baskets (4) are transportable in the tissue infiltration apparatus (1). A transport basket (4) is deliverable to a liquid container (7, 11, 13, 15) and/or movable away from a liquid container (7, 11, 13, 15) with the transport apparatus (6). An execution sequence (21) in which the transport baskets (4) pass through the liquid containers (7, 11, 13, 15) of the tissue infiltration apparatus (1) is definable. To enable accelerated or preferred processing of a transport basket (4) with the tissue infiltration apparatus (1), but without using an additional liquid container provided only for that purpose, at least one means (8) is provided with which the order of two transport baskets (4) is definably modifiable.

Abstract translation: 用于盒（5）中存在的标本的组织浸润装置（1）。 包括至少两个液体容器（7,11,13,15）和输送装置（6）。 具有可定义特性的液体可引入液体容器（7,11,13,15）。 多个盒（5）可接收在运输篮（4）中。 输送装置（6）以这样的方式配置：至少两个输送篮（4）可在组织浸渗装置（1）中运输。 运输篮（4）可输送到液体容器（7,11,13,15）和/或可与运输设备（6）一起离开液体容器（7,11,13,15）移动。 输送筐（4）通过组织浸渗装置（1）的液体容器（7,11,13,15）的执行顺序（21）是可定义的。 为了能够利用组织浸渗装置（1）加速或优选地处理运输篮（4），但是不使用仅为此目的提供的另外的液体容器，提供至少一个装置（8），其具有两个 运输篮（4）是可定义的。

公开(公告)号：US4192644A

公开(公告)日：1980-03-11

申请号：US888493

申请日：1978-03-20

Applicant: Heinz Westerhoff ,  Wilhelm Riege

Inventor： Heinz Westerhoff ,  Wilhelm Riege

IPC: F27B3/24 ,  F27B9/20 ,  F27B9/22 ,  F27B9/30 ,  F27D1/00 ,  F27D3/02 ,  F27D9/00 ,  F27B9/14

CPC classification number: F27D9/00 ,  F27B9/22 ,  F27D1/0023 ,  F27D3/02 ,  F27B9/201

Abstract: A grate is formed of a plurality of grate elements each in turn having a horizontal elongated support tube extending above and parallel to a supply tube. One end of the supply tube is connected via an upright connector tube or the corresponding end of the support tube and a plurality of posts extend vertically down from the support tube to the supply tube with their lower ends connected to the support tube. One end of the supply tube is fixed and the rest of the supply tube can move relative to its fixed end so when a heat-exchange fluid is passed through the supply tube, connector tube, and support tube the supply and support tubes will expand or contract thermally and displace the upper and lower ends of the connector tube and posts to the same extent.

Abstract translation: 格栅由多个格栅元件形成，每个格栅元件又具有在供给管上方并平行于其的平行细长的支撑管。 供应管的一端通过直立连接管或支撑管的相应端连接，并且多个柱从支撑管垂直向下延伸到供应管，其下端连接到支撑管。 供应管的一端固定，供应管的其余部分能够相对于其固定端移动，因此当热交换流体通过供应管，连接管和支撑管时，供应管和支撑管将膨胀或 将热连接管的上端和下端置于相同的位置。

公开(公告)号：US09011066B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13354696

申请日：2012-01-20

Applicant: Joachim Hoffmann ,  Bernhard Neef ,  Simon Keimer ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff

Inventor： Joachim Hoffmann ,  Bernhard Neef ,  Simon Keimer ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff

IPC: B65G53/48 ,  G02B21/34

CPC classification number: G02B21/34

Abstract: The invention relates to a coverslipping module for mounting coverslips onto specimen slides (12) for microscopic investigations, having a transport apparatus (9) for transporting a specimen slide (12) out of a rack (3) or a specimen slide holder to a coverslipping position (13) in which the specimen slide (12) is equipped with a coverslip, and having an alignment device for aligning the specimen slide (12) in the coverslipping position (13) for mounting the coverslip. In order to allow the specimen slide (12) to be reliably and quickly aligned for mounting of the coverslips, thereby ensuring a high level of process dependability with a short processing time, the alignment device are constituted by multiple movable orientation jaws (18) which are arranged so that by closure of the orientation jaws (18), the specimen slide (12) becomes aligned in the coverslipping position (13).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将盖玻片安装在用于显微镜检查的样品载玻片（12）上的盖玻片模块，具有用于将试样滑块（12）从支架（3）或试样载片架传送到盖板的输送装置（9） 位置（13），其中试样滑动件（12）装备有盖玻片，并具有对准装置，用于将试样滑块（12）对准用于安装盖玻片的盖板位置（13）。 为了允许试样滑动件12可靠且快速地对准以安装盖玻片，从而在短的加工时间内确保高水平的加工可靠性，对准装置由多个可移动取向夹（18）构成， 被布置成使得通过关闭定向爪（18），试样滑块（12）在盖板位置（13）中对齐。

公开(公告)号：US08753583B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US13304431

申请日：2011-11-25

Applicant: Bernhard Neef ,  Simon Keimer ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff

Inventor： Bernhard Neef ,  Simon Keimer ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff

IPC: B01L3/00

CPC classification number: G01N1/312 ,  G01N2035/00079 ,  G01N2035/00089 ,  G01N2035/00138 ,  G01N2035/00376

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for handling specimen slides (32, 78, 80) has at least one coverslipping module (14) for coverslipping thin sections arranged on specimen slides (32, 78, 80). The apparatus (10) further encompasses a drying unit (16, 70, 90) for extracting solvent from the mounting medium applied onto the specimen slides (32, 78, 80). The drying unit (16, 70, 90) has an air delivery unit (40) for delivering an air flow to the specimen slides (32, 78, 80).

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理试样滑块（32,78,80）的装置（10）具有至少一个盖板翻转模块（14），用于盖住设置在试样滑块（32,78,80）上的薄壁部分。 装置（10）还包括用于从施加到试样载片（32,78,80）上的安装介质中提取溶剂的干燥装置（16,70,90）。 干燥单元（16,70,90）具有用于将空气流输送到样品载玻片（32,78,80）的空气输送单元（40）。

公开(公告)号：US20120287261A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13469657

申请日：2012-05-11

Applicant: Bernhard Neef ,  Simon Keimer ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff

Inventor： Bernhard Neef ,  Simon Keimer ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff

IPC: B65G49/06 ,  H04N5/253

CPC classification number: G01N35/00029 ,  G01N35/026 ,  G01N2035/00079 ,  G01N2035/00138

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (10) for handling slides, including a first and at least a second module-receiving area (24 through 28) for receiving at least one module (30, 34) for handling slides each. The first module-receiving area (24) accommodates a coverslipper module (30, 32) for coverslipping thin sections on slides with a mounting medium and a cover slip (48).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于处理幻灯片的系统（10），包括第一和至少第二模块接收区域（24至28），用于接收用于处理每个幻灯片的至少一个模块（30,34）。 第一模块接收区域（24）容纳有用于在载玻片上的薄片部分用于安装介质和盖板（48）的盖板盖模块（30,32）。

公开(公告)号：US20120192660A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13362698

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Midhat Hajrovic ,  Bernhard Neef ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff ,  Simon Keimer

Inventor： Midhat Hajrovic ,  Bernhard Neef ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff ,  Simon Keimer

IPC: G01N1/22

CPC classification number: G01N1/312 ,  G01N35/00732 ,  G01N2035/00089 ,  G01N2035/00138 ,  G01N2035/0498

Abstract: An automated processing machine, in particular an automated coverslipper or an automated stainer used for processing samples placed on slides and having an output device for outputting slides that have been processed by the automated processing machine. The output device includes an extensible and retractable drawer unit. The drawer unit includes at least one receiving channel for receiving a plurality of holders for slides. Holders received in any position in the receiving channel can be removed therefrom when the output device is in the open position. The automated processing machine is designed such that holders intended for output are inserted into the at least one receiving channel.

Abstract translation: 一种自动化处理机，特别是用于处理放置在载玻片上的样品的自动化盖玻片或自动染色机，并具有用于输出由自动化处理机处理过的载玻片的输出装置。 输出装置包括可伸缩抽屉单元。 抽屉单元包括用于接收多个用于滑块的保持器的至少一个接收通道。 当输出设备处于打开位置时，可以从接收通道中的任何位置接收到的保持器从中移除。 自动化处理机被设计成使得用于输出的保持器被插入到至少一个接收通道中。

公开(公告)号：US20120052526A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13271953

申请日：2011-10-12

Applicant: Hermann Ulbrich ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff ,  Stefan Künkel ,  Janet I. Minshew

Inventor： Hermann Ulbrich ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff ,  Stefan Künkel ,  Janet I. Minshew

IPC: C12Q1/02

CPC classification number: G01N1/31 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: A tissue infiltration apparatus (1) for specimens present in cassettes (5) comprises at least two liquid containers (7, 11, 13, 15) and a transport apparatus (6). Multiple cassettes (5) are receivable in a transport basket (4). The transport apparatus (6) is configured in such a way that at least two transport baskets (4) are transportable in the tissue infiltration apparatus (1). A transport basket (4) is deliverable to, and/or movable away from, a liquid container (7, 11, 13, 15) with the transport apparatus (6). An execution sequence (21) in which the transport baskets (4) pass through the liquid containers (7, 11, 13, 15) is definable. To enable accelerated or preferred processing of a transport basket (4) with the tissue infiltration apparatus (1), at least one means (8) is provided with which the order of two transport baskets (4) is definably modifiable.

Abstract translation: 用于盒（5）中的样本的组织浸渗装置（1）包括至少两个液体容器（7,11,13,15）和输送装置（6）。 多个盒（5）可接收在运输篮（4）中。 输送装置（6）构造成使得至少两个输送筐（4）能够在组织浸渗装置（1）中运输。 运输篮（4）可与运输设备（6）一起运送到和/或移动离开液体容器（7,11,13,15）。 运输篮（4）通过液体容器（7,11,13,15）的执行顺序（21）是可定义的。 为了能够利用组织渗透装置（1）加速或优选地加工运输篮（4），提供至少一个装置（8），两个运输篮（4）的顺序是可定义地可修改的。

公开(公告)号：US4176864A

公开(公告)日：1979-12-04

申请号：US845312

申请日：1977-10-25

Applicant: Louis Pohl ,  Heinz Westerhoff

Inventor： Louis Pohl ,  Heinz Westerhoff

IPC: B67B5/00 ,  F16L27/08 ,  F16L43/00

CPC classification number: F16L27/0861

Abstract: An improved articulated pipe coupling for connecting a stationary pipe connection to a movable pipe connection is disclosed. The pipe coupling consists of two articulated pipes which are joined together and to the pipe connections by three interchangeable ball pipe joints. These pipe joints permit the articulated pipes to rotate relative to one another. The improvement to the pipe coupling consists of a resilient tension member connected between the uppermost pipe joint and the midpoint of the upper articulated Z-shaped pipe to apply a force to the upper pipe joint for all positions of the pipe coupling. This applied force has a component which acts on the upper pipe joint in a direction opposing the weight applied to the upper joint by the weight of the pipe coupling to relieve the weight loading thereon.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将固定管连接件连接到活动管接头的改进的铰接管接头。 管接头包括两个铰接管，它们通过三个可互换的球管接头连接在一起，并连接到管道连接件上。 这些管接头允许铰接管相对于彼此旋转。 管接头的改进包括连接在最上管接头和上铰接Z形管的中点之间的弹性张力构件，以在管接头的所有位置向上管接头施加力。 该施加的力具有通过管接头的重量以与施加到上接头的重量相反的方向作用在上管接头上的部件，以减轻其上的重量负载。

公开(公告)号：US20120189412A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13354696

申请日：2012-01-20

Applicant: Joachim HOFFMANN ,  Bernhard NEEF ,  Simon KEIMER ,  Karl-Heinz WESTERHOFF

Inventor： Joachim HOFFMANN ,  Bernhard NEEF ,  Simon KEIMER ,  Karl-Heinz WESTERHOFF

IPC: B65G49/06

CPC classification number: G02B21/34

Abstract: The invention relates to a coverslipping module for mounting coverslips onto specimen slides (12) for microscopic investigations, having a transport apparatus (9) for transporting a specimen slide (12) out of a rack (3) or a specimen slide holder to a coverslipping position (13) in which the specimen slide (12) is equipped with a coverslip, and having alignment means for aligning the specimen slide (12) in the coverslipping position (13) for mounting the coverslip. In order to allow the specimen slide (12) to be reliably and quickly aligned for mounting of the coverslips, thereby ensuring a high level of process dependability with a short processing time, the alignment means are constituted by multiple movable orientation jaws (18) which are arranged so that by closure of the orientation jaws (18), the specimen slide (12) becomes aligned in the coverslipping position (13).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将盖玻片安装在用于显微镜检查的样品载玻片（12）上的盖玻片模块，具有用于将试样滑块（12）从支架（3）或试样载片架输送到盖板的输送装置（9） 位置（13），其中所述试样滑动件（12）装备有盖玻片，并且具有对准装置，用于将所述试验滑块（12）对准所述盖板位置（13）以安装所述盖玻片。 为了允许试样滑动件12可靠且快速地对准以安装盖玻片，从而在短的加工时间内确保高水平的工艺可靠性，对准装置由多个可移动取向夹爪（18）构成， 被布置成使得通过关闭定向爪（18），试样滑块（12）在盖板位置（13）中对齐。

公开(公告)号：US20120290127A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13469621

申请日：2012-05-11

Applicant: Bernhard Neef ,  Simon Keimer ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff

Inventor： Bernhard Neef ,  Simon Keimer ,  Karl-Heinz Westerhoff

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G01N35/00029 ,  G01N35/026 ,  G01N2035/00079 ,  G01N2035/00138

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (10, 100) for handling slides, including an input compartment (14) for inputting racks (16) and the slides held therein, and a coverslipper module (30, 32) for coverslipping slides. The system (10, 100) further includes an output compartment (22) for outputting racks (16), a transport unit (20) for transporting the racks (16), and a control unit (52) for controlling the transport unit (20). The transport unit (20) is designed to be capable of transporting the racks (16) between the input compartment (14), the coverslipper module (30, 32) and the output compartment (22).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于处理幻灯片的系统（10,100），包括用于输入齿条（16）的输入隔室（14）和保持在其中的滑块以及用于盖玻片的盖板模块（30,32）。 该系统（10,100）还包括用于输出机架（16）的输出隔间（22），用于运送机架（16）的传送单元（20）和用于控制运输单元（20）的控制单元 ）。 传送单元（20）被设计成能够在输入隔间（14），盖玻片模块（30,32）和输出隔间（22）之间传送机架（16）。