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An apparatus and method for preparing tissue samples for DNA, RNA or protein extraction of the present invention includes a reciprocating saw mounted to a frame and connected to a plurality of tissue sample containers containing tissue samples and agitation members. By activating the reciprocating s

An apparatus and method for preparing tissue samples for DNA, RNA or protein extraction of the present invention includes a reciprocating saw mounted to a frame and connected to a plurality of tissue sample containers containing tissue samples and agitation members. By activating the reciprocating saw, the tissue samples are ground by the agitation members. A control circuit is connected to the saw for controlling the speed and duration of the agitation.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for the preparation of multiple tissue samples for the extraction of material therefrom comprising:a frame;a prime mover coupled to the frame, the prime mover having a reciprocating member for moving along a linear path with a reciprocating action relative to

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for the preparation of multiple tissue samples for the extraction of material therefrom comprising:a frame;a prime mover coupled to the frame, the prime mover having a reciprocating member for moving along a linear path with a reciprocating action relative to the frame;a plurality of elongated sample containers operatively coupled to the reciprocating member, each elongated sample container being oriented substantially parallel with the linear path in which the reciprocating member moves, each sample container being adapted to hold a tissue sample and at least one agitation member; andwherein the reciprocating action of the reciprocating member agitates the sample containers causing each agitation member to ground the tissue sample disposed within each respective sample container.