Method For Selecting And Positioning Segments Of A Knife Edge
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1. A method for positioning a cutting knife of a microtome or ultramicrotome equipped with motors for moving the cutting knife, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) determining at least two segments of the cutting knife according to a division of a width of the cutting knife;
b) selecting one of the at least two segments of the cutting knife; and
c) positioning the cutting knife in an operational position by motorized movement of the cutting knife, wherein the selected segment of the cutting knife is positioned to cut the specimen.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for positioning a cutting knife of a microtome or ultramicrotome equipped with motors for moving the cutting knife, the following steps being carried out:
- a) determining/defining at least two segments of the cutting knife according to a division of the previously defined width of the cutting knife;
- b) selecting a segment of the cutting knife; and
- c) positioning the cutting knife in an operational position by motorized movement of the cutting knife, wherein the selected segment of the cutting knife is positioned to cut the specimen.
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1. A method for positioning a cutting knife of a microtome or ultramicrotome equipped with motors for moving the cutting knife, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) determining at least two segments of the cutting knife according to a division of a width of the cutting knife; b) selecting one of the at least two segments of the cutting knife; and c) positioning the cutting knife in an operational position by motorized movement of the cutting knife, wherein the selected segment of the cutting knife is positioned to cut the specimen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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