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Manifold assembly

  • US 7,744,817 B2
  • Filed: 02/06/2006
  • Issued: 06/29/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/11/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A manifold assembly for an automated tissue processing system comprising:

  • a manifold including a surface and a pattern of fluid conduits extending therethrough; and

    a platen attached to the surface of the manifold, the platen having a substantially planar surface and defining a plurality of sample receiving portions each adapted to receive a slide retaining tray, wherein each of the plurality of sample receiving portions include an inlet and an outlet, the inlet and the outlet formed through separate portions of the platen defining the respective sample receiving portion, the inlet in fluid communication with at least one fluid conduit of the manifold and the outlet in fluid communication with at least one fluid conduit of the manifold.

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