A slide processing apparatus comprises a slide or processing station which may include a plurality of cuvettes, each cuvette configured to receive a slide. A reagent fluid supply is coupled to each cuvette to deliver and apply reagent for treatment of the slide. A slide gripper is disposed above the
A slide processing apparatus comprises a slide or processing station which may include a plurality of cuvettes, each cuvette configured to receive a slide. A reagent fluid supply is coupled to each cuvette to deliver and apply reagent for treatment of the slide. A slide gripper is disposed above the slide processing station and is configured to move the slide in and out of the cuvettes. A screw assembly is disposed adjacent the slide processing station, the screw assembly configured to receive a plurality of slides, wherein rotation of the screw assembly advances the plurality of slides for engagement by the slide gripper.
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1. A slide treating apparatus comprising: a plurality of cuvettes, each cuvette configured to receive a slide;a reagent fluid supply coupled to each cuvette to deliver and apply reagent for processing of the slide;a slide gripper disposed above the cuvettes and configured to move the slide in and ou
1. A slide treating apparatus comprising: a plurality of cuvettes, each cuvette configured to receive a slide;a reagent fluid supply coupled to each cuvette to deliver and apply reagent for processing of the slide;a slide gripper disposed above the cuvettes and configured to move the slide in and out of the cuvettes;a screw assembly disposed adjacent the cuvettes, the screw assembly configured to receive a plurality of slides, wherein rotation of the screw assembly advances the plurality of slides for engagement by the slide gripper. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the screw assembly further comprises: a pair of parallel, spaced-apart screws, each of the screws having threads;a motor and controller rotating each of the screws, wherein slides are placed between the screws with their edges engaged by the threads and controlled rotation of the screws moves the slides. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the screw assembly further comprises a first screw assembly disposed on one side of the cuvettes and a second screw assembly disposed on an opposite side of the cuvettes the first screw assembly for advancing untreated slides, the second screw assembly for advancing treated slides. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cuvettes further comprise: a pair of cuvettes for applying crystal violet;a pair of cuvettes for applying Gram's iodine;a single cuvette to apply acid alcohol; anda pair of cuvettes to apply safrin, wherein application of crystal violet, Gram's iodine, acid alcohol and safrin can occur simultaneously. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the slide gripper further comprises a pair of jaws mounted on linear bearings for horizontal movement above the cuvettes and between the cuvettes and the screw assembly. 6. A microscope slide treating apparatus comprising: a slide processing station where at least one microscope slide is treated;at least one conveyor screw disposed adjacent the slide processing station, the conveyor screw having threads in engagement with a portion of a microscope slide to position the slide adjacent the slide processing station; anda slide gripper positioned proximal the slide processing station, the slide gripper configured to engage a microscope slide and move it between the conveyor screw and the slide processing station. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the conveyor screw further comprises: a pair of parallel, spaced-apart screws, each of the screws having threads;a motor and controller rotating each of the screws, wherein slides are placed between the screws with their edges engaged by the threads and controlled rotation of the screws moves the slides. 8. The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising: a second conveyor screw positioned adjacent the slide processing station generally opposite the conveyor screw, the second conveyor screw configured to move treated slides away from the slide processing station. 9. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the slide processing station further comprises: a pair of cuvettes for applying crystal violet;a pair of cuvettes for applying Gram's iodine;a single cuvette to apply acid alcohol; anda pair of cuvettes to apply safrin, wherein application of crystal violet, Gram's iodine, acid alcohol and safrin can occur simultaneously. 10. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the slide gripper further comprises a pair of jaws mounted on linear bearings for horizontal movement above the slide processing station and between the slide processing station and the screw assembly. 11. A microscope slide processing apparatus comprising: a slide processing station including a plurality of cuvettes, each cuvette configured to receive a slide;a reagent fluid supply coupled to each cuvette to deliver and apply reagent for processing of the slide;a first pair of parallel, spaced-apart screws, each of the screws having threads, the first pair of parallel, spaced-apart screws disposed adjacent the slide processing station, wherein at least one microscope slide is placed between the screws with its edges engaged by the threads and controlled rotation of the screws moves the slides toward the slide processing station;a second pair of parallel, spaced-apart screws, each of the screws having threads, the second pair of parallel, spaced-apart screws disposed adjacent the slide processing station, wherein at least one microscope slide is placed between the screws with its edges engaged by the threads and controlled rotation of the screws moves the slides away from the slide processing station;a slide gripper disposed adjacent the slide processing station and configured to move a slide in and out of the cuvettes and between the cuvettes and the first and second pairs of parallel, spaced-apart screws. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the cuvettes further comprise: a pair of cuvettes for applying crystal violet;a pair of cuvettes for applying Gram's iodine;a single cuvette to apply acid alcohol; anda pair of cuvettes to apply safrin, wherein application of crystal violet, Gram's iodine, acid alcohol and safrin can occur simultaneously. 13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the slide gripper further comprises a pair of jaws mounted on linear bearings for horizontal movement above the cuvettes and between the cuvettes and the first and second pairs of screws.
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