公开(公告)号：US09599630B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14151130

申请日：2014-01-09

Applicant: Dako Denmark A/S

Inventor： Doug Sweet ,  Marc Key ,  Gordon Feingold ,  Kristopher Buchanan ,  Bob Lathrop ,  John Favuzzi

IPC: G01N1/31 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G01N1/30

CPC classification number: G01N35/00732 ,  G01N1/30 ,  G01N1/31 ,  G01N1/312 ,  G01N35/00712 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G01N35/0092 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N2035/00039 ,  G01N2035/00089 ,  G01N2035/00306 ,  G01N2035/00326 ,  G01N2035/00366 ,  G01N2035/00376 ,  G01N2035/00435 ,  G01N2035/00881 ,  G01N2035/00891 ,  G16H50/20 ,  Y02A90/22 ,  Y02A90/26 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/41 ,  Y10T436/11 ,  Y10T436/112499 ,  Y10T436/113332 ,  Y10T436/114165 ,  Y10T436/114998 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus for staining tissue samples, said apparatus including a reagent section or reagent containers; at least one staining section or tissue samples, a robotic head or robotic element that may move reagent to a predetermined tissue sample, said robotic element being moveable above the reagent and the staining sections, a control element that may manage a staining process, a 2-D optical sensor to detect two-dimensional image data of a relevant property and that can feed the captured image data to the control element. By providing the robotic element with a 2-D optical sensor, a common image processor may be provided having multiple functions. By using a 2-D optical image processing system, the control system of the apparatus may easily be adapted to read various types of data presentations, just as actual images for sections of the apparatus may be identified in order to assess the condition of the apparatus. The optical sensor may be used to automatically identify the slides and the reagent containers present in the apparatus, just as the optical sensor may be used for checking if a slide is misplaced at or absent from a slide position, etc.

公开(公告)号：US09164013B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US13919959

申请日：2013-06-17

Applicant: DAKO Denmark A/S

Inventor： John Favuzzi ,  Jonathan Sweda ,  Loren Bland ,  Merrit Martin ,  Robert Lathrop ,  John Van Bosch ,  Kristopher Buchanan

IPC: G01N1/10 ,  G01N1/30 ,  G01N35/10 ,  B01L3/00 ,  G01N1/31

CPC classification number: G01N1/30 ,  B01L3/508 ,  G01N1/312 ,  G01N35/1002 ,  G01N35/109 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: The invention concerns reagent delivery system for an apparatus for processing of biological samples arranged on microscope slides, comprising a reagent section having one or more reagent containers; a slide section in which at least one microscope slide is arranged; a probe for dispensing a portion of reagent onto a predetermined microscope slide, and means for handling the probe. The probe comprises a continuous prove tubing element extending through a rigid probe member and connecting the probe tip to a pneumatic pressure regulation device. The reagent containers are adapted for cooperation with the probe tip. In this manner a high though-put and a very low carry over of fluid residues is achieved since there is no assembled parts making up the inside volume of the probe in which the fluid may be retained.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于处理布置在显微镜载片上的生物样品的装置的试剂递送系统，包括具有一个或多个试剂容器的试剂部分; 其中布置有至少一个显微镜载玻片的滑动部分; 用于将一部分试剂分配到预定显微镜载玻片上的探针和用于处理探针的装置。 探针包括连续证明管道元件，其延伸穿过刚性探针构件并将探针尖端连接到气动调压装置。 试剂容器适于与探针尖端配合。 以这种方式，由于没有组成部件构成探针的内部体积，其中可以保留流体，所以实现了高的保留和非常低的流体残余的携带。

公开(公告)号：US09040284B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13625115

申请日：2012-09-24

Applicant: DAKO Denmark A/S

Inventor： Kristopher Buchanan ,  Marc Key ,  John Favuzzi ,  Rosanne Welcher ,  Benno Guggenheimer ,  Robert Clark ,  Michael Barber ,  Bob Lathrop

IPC: G01N35/00 ,  G01N1/30 ,  G01N1/31

CPC classification number: G01N35/00732 ,  G01N1/30 ,  G01N1/31 ,  G01N1/312 ,  G01N35/00712 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G01N35/0092 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N2035/00039 ,  G01N2035/00089 ,  G01N2035/00306 ,  G01N2035/00326 ,  G01N2035/00366 ,  G01N2035/00376 ,  G01N2035/00435 ,  G01N2035/00881 ,  G01N2035/00891 ,  G16H50/20 ,  Y02A90/22 ,  Y02A90/26 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/41 ,  Y10T436/11 ,  Y10T436/112499 ,  Y10T436/113332 ,  Y10T436/114165 ,  Y10T436/114998 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: Systems and methods of sample processing and temperature control are disclosed. The invention may especially relate to temperature control, and may in some embodiments be methods of temperature control of an automated sample processing system and methods of automated sample processing. Specifically, the present invention provides temperature control in relation to sample processing systems and methods of processing samples, and in some embodiments provides temperature control in relation to sample carriers and processing materials such as reagents. Corresponding systems and devices are disclosed, including sample processing systems (1), sample carrier temperature regulation systems (60), reagent temperature regulation systems, sample processing control systems, and temperature regulation devices, among other embodiments. Scientific fields to which the present invention may have particular applicability include immunohistochemistry, hybridization, fluorescent in-situ hybridization, special staining, such as special staining of histological samples, microarray sample processing, and cytology, as well as potentially other chemical and biological applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了样品处理和温度控制的系统和方法。 本发明可以特别涉及温度控制，并且在一些实施例中可以是自动化样品处理系统的温度控制方法和自动样品处理方法。 具体地，本发明提供了与样品处理系统和处理样品的方法相关的温度控制，并且在一些实施例中提供了与样品载体和加工材料如试剂相关的温度控制。 公开了相应的系统和装置，包括样品处理系统（1），样品载体温度调节系统（60），试剂温度调节系统，样品处理控制系统和温度调节装置。 本发明可能具有特定适用性的科学领域包括免疫组织化学，杂交，荧光原位杂交，特殊染色，例如组织学样品的特殊染色，微阵列样品处理和细胞学，以及潜在的其它化学和生物应用。

公开(公告)号：US20130084567A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13625115

申请日：2012-09-24

Applicant: DAKO DENMARK A/S

Inventor： Kristopher Buchanan ,  Marc Key ,  John Favuzzi ,  Rosanne Welcher ,  Benno Guggenheimer ,  Robert Clark ,  Michael Barber ,  Bob Lathrop

IPC: G01N1/30

CPC classification number: G01N35/00732 ,  G01N1/30 ,  G01N1/31 ,  G01N1/312 ,  G01N35/00712 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G01N35/0092 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N2035/00039 ,  G01N2035/00089 ,  G01N2035/00306 ,  G01N2035/00326 ,  G01N2035/00366 ,  G01N2035/00376 ,  G01N2035/00435 ,  G01N2035/00881 ,  G01N2035/00891 ,  G16H50/20 ,  Y02A90/22 ,  Y02A90/26 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/41 ,  Y10T436/11 ,  Y10T436/112499 ,  Y10T436/113332 ,  Y10T436/114165 ,  Y10T436/114998 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: Systems and methods of sample processing and temperature control are disclosed. The invention may especially relate to temperature control, and may in some embodiments be methods of temperature control of an automated sample processing system and methods of automated sample processing. Specifically, the present invention provides temperature control in relation to sample processing systems and methods of processing samples, and in some embodiments provides temperature control in relation to sample carriers and processing materials such as reagents. Corresponding systems and devices are disclosed, including sample processing systems (1), sample carrier temperature regulation systems (60), reagent temperature regulation systems, sample processing control systems, and temperature regulation devices, among other embodiments. Scientific fields to which the present invention may have particular applicability include immunohistochemistry, hybridization, fluorescent in-situ hybridization, special staining, such as special staining of histological samples, microarray sample processing, and cytology, as well as potentially other chemical and biological applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了样品处理和温度控制的系统和方法。 本发明可以特别涉及温度控制，并且在一些实施例中可以是自动化样品处理系统的温度控制方法和自动样品处理方法。 具体地，本发明提供了与样品处理系统和处理样品的方法相关的温度控制，并且在一些实施例中提供了与样品载体和加工材料如试剂相关的温度控制。 公开了相应的系统和装置，包括样品处理系统（1），样品载体温度调节系统（60），试剂温度调节系统，样品处理控制系统和温度调节装置。 本发明可能具有特定适用性的科学领域包括免疫组织化学，杂交，荧光原位杂交，特殊染色，例如组织学样品的特殊染色，微阵列样品处理和细胞学，以及潜在的其它化学和生物应用。

公开(公告)号：US20140286838A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14299178

申请日：2014-06-09

Applicant: DAKO DENMARK A/S

Inventor： Lars Winther ,  Marc Key ,  Kristopher Buchanan ,  John Favuzzi ,  Benno Guggenheimer

IPC: G01N1/31

CPC classification number: G01N35/00732 ,  G01N1/30 ,  G01N1/31 ,  G01N1/312 ,  G01N35/00712 ,  G01N35/00871 ,  G01N35/0092 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N2035/00039 ,  G01N2035/00089 ,  G01N2035/00306 ,  G01N2035/00326 ,  G01N2035/00366 ,  G01N2035/00376 ,  G01N2035/00435 ,  G01N2035/00881 ,  G01N2035/00891 ,  G16H50/20 ,  Y02A90/22 ,  Y02A90/26 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/41 ,  Y10T436/11 ,  Y10T436/112499 ,  Y10T436/113332 ,  Y10T436/114165 ,  Y10T436/114998 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus for automatic processing at least one biological sample accommodated on a carrier member, such as slide by applying a predetermined amount of reagents in a predetermined sequence according to a processing protocol, said apparatus comprising; a housing frame; at least one processing section for accommodating at least one slide, the at least one processing section is provided within the housing; a hood cover protecting the at least one processing section in said housing; wherein the hood cover completely encloses the processing section defining an interior space; and wherein the apparatus further comprises climate control device provided to control the environment within the interior space.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于根据处理方案以预定顺序施加预定量的试剂来自动处理容纳在载体构件（例如载玻片）上的至少一种生物样品的装置，所述装置包括： 一个框架; 至少一个处理部分，用于容纳至少一个滑块，所述至少一个处理部分设置在所述壳体内; 保护所述壳体中的至少一个处理部分的罩盖; 其中所述罩盖完全包围限定内部空间的所述处理部分; 并且其中所述装置还包括设置用于控制所述内部空间内的环境的气候控制装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140004552A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13919959

申请日：2013-06-17

Applicant: DAKO Denmark A/S

Inventor： John Favuzzi ,  Jonathan Sweda ,  Lauren Bland ,  Merrit Martin ,  Robert Lathrop ,  John Van Bosch ,  Kristopher Buchanan

IPC: G01N1/30

CPC classification number: G01N1/30 ,  B01L3/508 ,  G01N1/312 ,  G01N35/1002 ,  G01N35/109 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: The invention concerns reagent delivery system for an apparatus for processing of biological samples arranged on microscope slides, comprising a reagent section having one or more reagent containers; a slide section in which at least one microscope slide is arranged; a probe for dispensing a portion of reagent onto a predetermined microscope slide, and means for handling the probe. The probe comprises a continuous prove tubing element extending through a rigid probe member and connecting the probe tip to a pneumatic pressure regulation device. The reagent containers are adapted for cooperation with the probe tip. In this manner a high though-put and a very low carry over of fluid residues is achieved since there is no assembled parts making up the inside volume of the probe in which the fluid may be retained.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于处理布置在显微镜载片上的生物样品的装置的试剂递送系统，包括具有一个或多个试剂容器的试剂部分; 其中布置有至少一个显微镜载玻片的滑动部分; 用于将一部分试剂分配到预定显微镜载玻片上的探针和用于处理探针的装置。 探针包括连续证明管道元件，其延伸穿过刚性探针构件并将探针尖端连接到气动调压装置。 试剂容器适于与探针尖端配合。 以这种方式，由于没有组装部件构成可保留流体的探针的内部体积，所以实现了高的保持和非常低的流体残余的携带。