JP4071962B2

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Publication number: JP4071962B2
Application number: JP2001385084A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 重信会田
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2001-12-18
Filing date: 2001-12-18
Publication date: 2008-04-02
Anticipated expiration: 2021-12-18
Also published as: JP2003185935A

Description

【０００１】
【発明の目的】
この発明は、プレパラート標本を安全且つ容易に取扱いおよび保管可能とする保持枠具に関するものであって、特に、３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用のフィルムスキャナやスライドプロジェクター等といった汎用型の画像再現機器に直接使用することを実現可能とする新規な構造からなるプレパラート標本用マウントを提供しようとするものである。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
我が国における医療の現場では、業務管理情報や健康保険の患者個人情報等の管理に、近年著しい進歩を遂げているコンピュータ技術を導入して事務処理作業の大幅な効率化が進められているが、その反面、医学的な画像情報や診療記録情報等は、その情報量の大きさや個人情報の保持等の技術的な課題が残されているため、Ｘ線画像、超音波診断画像、内視鏡診断画像、血液検査資料、Ｘ線コンピュータ断層撮影画像（ＣＴ画像）、核磁気共鳴断層撮影画像（ＭＲＩ画像）、病理画像等多岐に渡る医療画像の蓄積、保存が個別の医療機器毎に管理され、Ｘ線フィルムや写真といった形でファイル化されたり、あるいは病理画像としてではなくパラフィンブロック標本やプレパラート標本をそのままの形で蓄積、保管しているのが現状である。
【０００３】
一般的に一患者一回の病理組織検査を実施する際に、３０枚程度のプレパラート標本を作製し、これら一つ一つの標本を丁寧に観察して慎重に病理診断されることとなるが、このようにして多数の患者から採取された病理組織から発生するプレパラート標本は、年間を通じて膨大な枚数に及ぶものとなり、蓄積、保管に多大な労力と保管スペースとを要することから、医療用のスキャナを用いてプレパラート標本から病理画像を読み取り、ディジタル情報として蓄積、管理する試みが多くの医療機関によって盛んに行われている。
【０００４】
こうしてディジタル情報化された病理画像は、将来的にはプレパラート標本の蓄積、保管を不要とすることも考えられるばかりでなく、グローバル化された通信ネットワーク上で容易に送受信可能となり、コンピュータ端末等を通じた遠隔医療を行う際の病理診断のための重要な資料となり得るものであり、また、他の医療機器データと統合することによって総合的な診断を一台のコンピュータ端末上で行うことができるようになる等、今後の医療技術の進歩に欠くことのできないものになることが予想されている。
【０００５】
しかしながら、医療画像のデータベース化は、現状のところシステム面での開発途上にあるため、スキャナによって画像を読み取られたプレパラート標本であっても、後に顕微鏡による確認が行えるよう、プレパラート標本のまま蓄積、管理せざるを得ないのが現状となっており、しかも、プレパラート標本のスライドガラスやカバーガラスが破損しやすいため、スキャナによる読取り作業や蓄積、管理作業中に、不用意な取り扱いによって貴重な病理組織が失われてしまう虞れもあるので細心の注意が求められ、医療用スキャナを用いてプレパラート標本から病理画像を読み取る作業が、病理検査に携わる人々の新たな労働負担となってきている。
【０００６】
また、現在使用されている医療用のスキャナは、普及型のフィルムスキャナ等に比べて装置本体価格が高価である上、プレパラート標本専用の特別なアダプターを必要とするため、学術的な研究をする際等において経済的負担が大きく、しかも、専用アダプター自体も、一般的なフィルムアダプター等に比較して高価であることから、スキャナによる読取り作業の際には、多数のプレパラート標本を限られた数の専用アダプターに装着して読取り作業を行った後に、取り外して再度別のプレパラート標本に付け替えるといった繁雑な作業を繰り返さなければならず、学術的研究を効率的に行うことができなかった。
【０００７】
この発明は、病理画像のディジタル情報化を進める中、上記のような理由によって今後とも暫くはプレパラート標本の蓄積、管理が必要であると予想され、実際に病理検査や学術研究に関わるものの一人として、その際の労働負担や経済的負担を少しでも軽減化することはできないものかとの判断から、一般的な３５ｍｍフィルム用スキャナでプレパラート標本の画像を読み取り可能とする比較的廉価なマウントの必要性を痛感し、逸速くその開発、研究に着手し、長期に渡る試行錯誤と幾多の試作、実験とを繰り返してきた結果、今回、遂に新規な構造のプレパラート標本用マウントを実現化することに成功したものであり、以下では、図面に示すこの発明を代表する実施例と共に、その構成を詳述することとする。
【０００８】
【発明の構成】
図面に示す代表的な実施例からも明確に理解されるように、この発明のプレパラート標本用マウントは、基本的に次のような構成から成り立っている。
即ち、プレパラート標本の略全長に添って接合可能な縦寸法、および３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの全幅に略一致する左右幅寸法に設定されたマウント基盤部を設け、該マウント基盤部中央の縦方向一端側寄りに、３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの透過用画像窓と略同一寸法形状となるようにすべく、その左右幅縁から中央側に向けて夫々等距離を置いた位置で、縦方向一端側縁から中央側に向けた距離において透過用画像窓の縦方向位置と略同一配置となるよう設定されたプレパラート標本用画像窓を開口すると共に、同マウント基盤部プレパラート標本装着面の左右幅縁部の少なくともプレパラート標本用画像窓に対応する範囲には、夫々装着するプレパラート標本の厚み寸法を僅かに越える補助枠部を一体に形成した上、マウント基盤部または左右補助枠部の何れか適所に、プレパラート標本を着脱可能に添着する添着部を設けてなるものとした構成を要旨とするプレパラート標本用マウントである。
【０００９】
この基本的な構成からなるプレパラート標本用マウントは、より具体的には、プレパラート標本の略全長に添って接合可能な縦寸法、および３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの全幅に略一致する左右幅寸法に設定されたマウント基盤部を設け、該マウント基盤部中央の縦方向一端側寄りに、縦方向約３５ｍｍ前後、左右幅寸法約２５ｍｍ前後の開口寸法であって、３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの透過用画像窓と略同一寸法形状となるようにすべく、その左右幅縁から中央側に向けて夫々等距離を置いた位置で、縦方向一端側縁から中央側に向けた距離において透過用画像窓の縦方向位置と略同一配置となるよう設定されたプレパラート標本用画像窓を開口すると共に、同マウント基盤部プレパラート標本装着面の左右幅縁部の少なくともプレパラート標本用画像窓に対応する範囲には、夫々装着するプレパラート標本の厚み寸法を僅かに越える補助枠部を一体に形成した上、マウント基盤部または左右補助枠部の何れか適所に、プレパラート標本を着脱可能に添着する添着部を設けてなるプレパラート標本用マウントということができる。
【００１０】
さらに、表現を変えて示すならば、この発明に包含されるプレパラート標本用マウントは、プレパラート標本の略全長に添って接合可能な縦寸法、および３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの全幅に略一致する左右幅寸法に設定されたマウント基盤部を設け、該マウント基盤部中央の縦方向一端側寄りに、縦方向約３５ｍｍ前後、左右幅寸法約２５ｍｍ前後の開口寸法であって、３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの透過用画像窓と略同一寸法形状となるようにすべく、その左右幅縁から中央側に向けて夫々等距離を置いた位置で、縦方向一端側縁から中央側に向けた距離において透過用画像窓の縦方向位置と略同一配置となるよう設定されたプレパラート標本用画像窓を開口すると共に、同マウント基盤部プレパラート標本装着面の左右幅縁部の少なくともプレパラート標本用画像窓に対応する範囲には、夫々装着するプレパラート標本の厚み寸法を僅かに越える突出厚さ寸法に設定され、且つプレパラート標本用画像窓を挟んで対峙する縁部を、プレパラート標本縁を係止可能な係止側縁面に形成した補助枠部を一体に形成した上、マウント基盤部または左右補助枠部の何れか適所に、プレパラート標本を着脱可能に添着する添着部を設けてなるプレパラート標本用マウントとなる。
【００１１】
また、この発明のプレパラート標本用マウントには、プレパラート標本の略全長に添って接合可能な縦寸法、および３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの全幅に略一致する左右幅寸法に設定されたマウント基盤部を設け、該マウント基盤部中央の縦方向一端側寄りに、縦方向約３５ｍｍ前後、左右幅寸法約２５ｍｍ前後の開口寸法であって、３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの透過用画像窓と略同一寸法形状となるようにすべく、その左右幅縁から中央側に向けて夫々等距離を置いた位置で、縦方向一端側縁から中央側に向けた距離において透過用画像窓の縦方向位置と略同一配置となるよう設定されたプレパラート標本用画像窓を開口すると共に、同マウント基盤部プレパラート標本装着面の左右幅縁部の少なくともプレパラート標本用画像窓に対応する範囲には、夫々装着するプレパラート標本の厚み寸法を僅かに越える突出厚さ寸法に設定され、且つプレパラート標本用画像窓を挟んで対峙する縁部を、プレパラート標本の左右幅よりも大きく離反、配置させ、しかもプレパラート標本縁が係止可能な係止側縁面に形成した補助枠部を一体に形成した上、マウント基盤部または左右補助枠部の何れか適所に、プレパラート標本を着脱可能に添着する添着部を設けてなるプレパラート標本用マウントも包含されている。
【００１２】
マウント基盤部は、プレパラート標本の取扱いを容易にすると共に、他の物品との直接的な接触から保護するものとなり、しかもマウントされた３５ｍｍカメラフィルムを使用可能な汎用型のフィルムスキャナやスライドプロジェクー等に対して、３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントと同様に装着、使用可能とする形状寸法を維持、形成する機能を果たすものであって、３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの透過用画像窓と略同一寸法であり、左右幅縁および縦方向一端側縁からの距離が略同一配置となるよう設定されたプレパラート標本用画像窓を開口したものとしなければならない。
【００１３】
そして、装着されるプレパラート標本の厚み寸法との合計厚み寸法が、一般的な３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの厚み寸法に略一致する程度となるように厚み寸法を設定されたものとすべきであるが、一般に市販されている３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用のフィルムスキャナやスライドプロジェクターのフィルム装着部に装着可能な厚み寸法に設定されていればよい。また、プレパラート標本用画像窓を開口した縦方向一端側とは反対側であって、装着されるプレパラート標本に対峙する縦方向他端縁部の適所に、手指を挿入可能としてプレパラート標本の位置決めや、装着および離脱を容易にする寸法ならびに形状に設定された操作用切欠き溝を形成したものとすることができる。
【００１４】
プレパラート標本用画像窓は、マウント基盤部プレパラート標本装着面に重ね合わせ状に装着されたプレパラート標本の標本部分を含む範囲に光の透過を可能とし、イメージセンサーによる標本の読み取りや、拡大映写を可能とする機能を果たすものであり、市販の３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの透過用画像窓と略同一寸法に設定され、しかもマウント基盤部中央の縦方向一端側寄りであって、左右幅縁および縦方向一端側縁からの距離も、３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントと略同一配置となるよう開口されたものとしなければならず、その開口縁部は、プレパラート標本側に不要な光を反射させぬよう傾斜面に仕上げたり、艶消し処理や黒色塗装等を施すのが望ましい。
【００１５】
補助枠部は、マウント基盤部プレパラート標本装着面に装着されたプレパラート標本の厚み寸法を僅かに越える高さを、プレパラート標本装着面の幅方向の左右側縁部付近で確保して、市販の３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントと略同様の寸法、形状を確保する機能を果たすものであり、プレパラート標本の標本装着部が、プレパラート標本用画像窓に配置されるように、プレパラート標本を幅方向の左右側から保持可能とするように形成したものとすることができる外、プレパラート標本用画像窓を挟んで対峙する縁部を、プレパラート標本の左右幅よりも大きく離反、配置させ、プレパラート標本をプレパラート標本用画像窓に対してスライド移動させて最適な位置に調節できるように形成することもできる。
【００１６】
添着部は、マウント基盤部プレパラート標本装着面の適所にプレパラート標本を重ね合わせ状に仮り固定および取外し可能とする機能を果たすものであり、マウント基盤部または左右補助枠部の何れか適所に設けられたものとすべきであり、左右補助枠部のプレパラート標本用画像窓を挟んで対峙する縁部の夫々に粘着剤部を設け、左右補助枠部間に挟み込まれたプレパラート標本を、粘着状に仮固定できるものに形成することが可能である外、左右補助枠部のプレパラート標本用画像窓の少なくとも四隅に相当する部分の夫々に、プレパラート標本縁部を係止可能な係止爪状部を設け、係止爪状部間にプレパラート標本を挟み込むように仮固定できる構造とすることができる。
【００１７】
また、左右補助枠部の対峙縁部の中の何れか一方の縁部適所にプレパラート標本縁部を係止可能な係止爪状部を設け、これに対峙する他方の縁部適所にプレパラート標本を該係止爪状部側に向けて押圧可能な弾性付勢部を配置してなり、係止爪状部と弾性付勢部との間にプレパラート標本を挟み込むように仮固定して脱着可能に添着できるものに形成したり、あるいは、マウント基盤部プレパラート標本装着面であって、プレパラート標本用画像窓の縦方向開口縁部付近の夫々に、プレパラート標本の装着面を粘着、固定可能な粘着剤部を設け、左右補助枠部間に装着したプレパラート標本を粘着状に仮固定し、脱着可能に添着できるものに形成することができる外、マウント基盤部プレパラート標本装着面であって、プレパラート標本用画像窓の縦方向開口縁部付近の夫々に、プレパラート標本の接合面を吸着、固定可能な吸盤部を設け、左右補助枠部間に装着したプレパラート標本を吸着状に仮固定し、脱着可能に添着できるものに形成することができる。
【００１８】
吸盤部による仮固定構造を、より具体的に示せば、マウント基盤部のプレパラート標本用画像窓の縦方向開口縁部付近の夫々に、プレパラート標本装着面から反対側面に貫通する連通孔を穿設すると共に、プレパラート標本装着面側の各連通孔開口縁部には、夫々プレパラート標本の接合面を吸着、固定可能な吸盤弁部を設け、同マウント基盤部の反対側面の各連通孔開口部には、夫々手指等による押圧操作によって連通孔内の空気を押し出して吸引力を発生可能とする弾性密閉膜部を形成し、左右補助枠部間に装着したプレパラート標本を、各弾性密閉膜部を押圧操作することにより、吸着状に仮固定し、脱着可能に添着するものに形成されたものであるということができる。
【００１９】
プレパラート標本は、観察の対象となる標本を、顕微鏡による観察が可能な状態に封入して安定的に保持すると共に、マウント基盤部プレパラート標本装着面に装着可能とする機能を果たすものであり、封入された標本は、解剖組織学、細胞診断学、臨床病理学等の医学的資料である人体組織や実験、研究用生物の固体またはその一部組織の外、動物学、植物学等の生物学的な固体またはその一部組織や、地質学、鉱物学、地震学等の地学的な鉱物資料、あるいは土壌動物等といったあらゆるものを対象としており、概略的な構成としては顕微鏡用スライドガラス上の適所に観察の対象となる標本を乗せてカバーガラスを被せて固定するようにしたものであり、適宜封入剤を用いて永久保存可能な標本として長期保管できるものとすることができる。
以下では、図面に示すこの発明を代表する実施例と共に、その構造について詳述することとする。
【００２０】
【実施例１】
図１の分解状態にあるプレパラート標本用マウントの斜視図、図２にプレパラート標本を装着するプレパラート標本用マウントの斜視図、およびプレパラート標本を装着したプレパラート標本用マウントの斜視図に示される事例は、マウント基盤部２に開口されたプレパラート標本用画像窓２１の幅方向の左右側に装着された左右補助枠部３，３の対峙縁部の中の何れか一方の縁部適所にプレパラート標本５縁部を係止可能な係止爪状部４１を設ける一方、これに対峙する他方の縁部適所にプレパラート標本５を該係止爪状部４１側に向けて押圧可能な弾性付勢部４２を配置してなり、係止爪状部４１と弾性付勢部４２とからなる添着部４によってプレパラート標本５を挟み込むように仮固定して脱着可能に添着できるものに形成したこの発明の基本的構成からなるプレパラート標本用マウント１における代表的な実施例を示している。
【００２１】
当該プレパラート標本用マウント１は、その本体が、アルミニウム、ステンレス、真鍮等の金属板、あるいは合成樹脂成型品からなる０．５ｍｍ程度の肉厚寸法の平板状であって、縦寸法をプレパラート標本５の全長寸法に略等しい７５ｍｍ前後とし、左右横幅寸法が一般的な３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの幅寸法に略一致する５０ｍｍ前後に設定され、左右幅縁から中央側に夫々約１２ｍｍ前後、縦方向一端側縁から中央側へ約６ｍｍ前後の距離に配置されることにより、３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントの透過用画像窓と略同一寸法となる縦３８ｍｍ前後、幅２６ｍｍ前後の矩形状のプレパラート標本用画像窓２１を肉厚方向に貫通、開口させたマウント基盤部２からなり、縦方向一端側とは反対側の他端縁部の装着されるプレパラート標本５に対峙する位置には、手指を挿入可能なＵ型状の操作用切欠き溝２２を形成したものとなっている。
【００２２】
マウント基盤部２のプレパラート標本装着面２３におけるプレパラート標本用画像窓２１の左右幅縁部のプレパラート標本用画像窓２１に対応する範囲を含む縦方向の約６０ｍｍ前後の距離に渡り、スライドガラス０．８〜１．２ｍｍ程度、カバーガラス０．１７ｍｍ程度、標本の厚さ０．０１ｍｍ以下（一般に０．００４ｍｍ）程度からなるプレパラート標本５の合計厚み寸法を僅かに越える１．５ｍｍ程度の突出厚さ寸法に設定された補助枠部３，３を接着剤によって固着したものとしてある。
【００２３】
そして、これら左右補助枠部３，３のプレパラート標本用画像窓２１を挟んで対峙する側面を係止側縁面３１，３１とし、互いの離反距離がプレパラート標本５の幅寸法２２ｍｍ前後を越える凡そ２６ｍｍ前後に設定され、その中の一方の係止側縁面３１を、プレパラート標本用画像窓２１縁部から突出厚みの上端側に向かうに従って中央寄りに傾斜された壁面に形成して係止爪状部４１とし、また、これに対峙する他方の係止側縁面３１側には、弾性を得るよう冷間加工を施したばね鋼やその他の合金からなる金属板、あるいは弾性を有する合成樹脂成型品であって、マウント基盤部２と補助枠部３との間に一体に挟み込まれて固着される固着面部４３と、該固着面部４３から延伸されてプレパラート標本５の縁角部に当接し、プレパラート標本５をプレパラート標本装着面２３側に押圧すると共に、対峙する補助枠部３の係止爪状部４１へ向けて押圧する付勢力を発揮可能にする二つの押圧片部４４，４４とを形成することにより、プレパラート標本装着面２３の適所にプレパラート標本５を仮固定可能とする添着部４を形成し、さらに、押圧片部４４は、プレパラート標本５を装着する際のスライド移動方向の両端部分を、プレパラート標本５の円滑な脱着を可能とするよう傾斜面状に折曲した上、接触面の略全体を平滑面状に仕上げたものとしている。
【００２４】
【実施例２】
図４のプレパラート標本用マウントの斜視図に示される実施例は、プレパラート標本用画像窓２１の左右幅寸法、ならびにプレパラート標本装着面２３左右に突設された補助枠部３，３のプレパラート標本用画像窓２１を挟んで対峙する係止側縁面３１，３１間の距離の夫々を、プレパラート標本５の幅寸法に略一致する２２ｍｍ前後に設定すると共に、補助枠部３，３の各係止側縁面３１，３１には、粘着剤を塗布するか、あるいは両面粘着テープからなり、装着されたプレパラート標本５の左右幅縁側面を粘着、固定できるようにした粘着剤部４５，４５を形成してなるものであって、プレパラート標本５が未装着の使用前の状態において、剥離紙を装着して粘着剤が密閉状に被覆されてなるものの事例としている。
【００２５】
当該左右の補助枠部３，３は、金属板の場合にはプレス成型やダイカストにより、合成樹脂の場合には同時成型することによってマウント基盤部２に一体に成型されたものとすることができ、また、係止側縁面３１，３１と粘着剤部４５，４５との間に発泡ウレタンやスポンジ等の軟質素材からなる図示しない弾性材層部を形成する等して、プレパラート標本５の或る程度の幅寸法の違いに対応可能な構造とすることも可能である。
【００２６】
【実施例３】
図５のプレパラート標本用マウントの斜視図に示す実施例は、マウント基盤部２プレパラート標本装着面２３のプレパラート標本用画像窓２１の四隅に対応する補助枠部３，３係止側縁面３１，３１の四箇所に、略Ｚ型状に折曲した金属片の基端部をマウント基盤部２と補助枠部３，３との間に挟み込み状に固着し、係止爪状部４１，４１，……を形成したものである。
【００２７】
また、図６のプレパラート標本用マウントの斜視図に示す実施例は、プレパラート標本用画像窓２１を挟んで対峙する補助枠部３，３の夫々の係止側縁面３１，３１を、プレパラート標本用画像窓２１から突出方向に離れるに従って、中央寄りに傾斜された壁面形として係止爪状部４１，４１を形成したものであり、プレパラート標本５の左右縁部を、傾斜された係止爪状部４１，４１とプレパラート標本装着面２３との間に挟み込み、仮固定できるように形成したものとしたプレパラート標本用マウント１である。
【００２８】
【実施例４】
図７のプレパラート標本用マウントの斜視図に示す実施例は、マウント基盤部２の左右に突設された補助枠部３の係止側縁面３１，３１間の距離Ｄを、プレパラート標本５の幅寸法Ｗよりも幅広く設定し、プレパラート標本装着面２３に対するプレパラート標本５の装着位置に自由度をもたせたものであり、当該係止側縁面３１，３１間の距離Ｄを、プレパラート標本５の幅寸法Ｗ約２２ｍｍよりも幅広い約４０ｍｍ程度に設定すると共に、プレパラート標本装着面２３中央寄りのプレパラート標本用画像窓２１の縦方向開口縁部付近の夫々には、両面粘着テープからなる粘着剤部４５，４５の一面を粘着、固定させ、反対面は剥離紙によって被覆されたままの状態としておき、プレパラート標本５を装着する際に、各剥離紙を剥がして粘着、固定することが可能な添着部４を形成してなるものとした事例である。
【００２９】
なお、この添着部４は、図８のプレパラート標本用マウントの斜視図、および図９のプレパラート標本用マウントの断面図に示すように、マウント基盤部２の肉厚方向に貫通された連通孔４６，４６と、プレパラート標本装着面２３側の連通孔４６，４６開口縁部に取着された天然ゴム製あるいは軟質合成樹脂製であり、円形縁取り状の吸盤弁部４７，４７と、天然ゴムあるいは軟質合成樹脂からなり、マウント基盤部２の裏面側の各連通孔４６，４６開口部を密閉状に閉鎖して、連通孔４６内に向けて押圧されると、その弾性素材の復元力によって吸盤弁部４７側に吸引力を発生させることができる弾性密閉膜部４８，４８とを設けたものとすることが可能である。
【００３０】
【作用】
以上のとおりの構成からなるこの発明のプレパラート標本用マウント１は、図２ないし図９の何れかに示した状態に、プレパラート標本用マウント１に装着されたプレパラート標本５を、３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用マウントと同様に、汎用型の３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用のフィルムスキャナやスライドプロジェクター等に装着し、標本画像の読み取りあるいは映写に使用することが可能となる。
【００３１】
図１ないし３に示した構造のものでは、プレパラート標本５を図２中の矢印方向に円滑に装着および離脱させることが可能となり、図３に示すように、装着されたプレパラート標本５は、弾性付勢部４２，４２の押圧力によって係止爪状部４１と弾性付勢部４２，４２との間に確りと挟み込まれるように係止され、一体的に取扱い可能な程度に充分な強度で仮り固定されるものとなり、プレパラート標本５を取り外すときには、操作用切欠き溝２２に手指を合わせて、プレパラート標本５の端部を引き出すようにして離脱させることが可能である。
【００３２】
図４に示す実施例のプレパラート標本用マウント１は、補助枠部３，３の係止側縁面３１，３１に取着された図示しない剥離紙を剥がし取り、露出状となった粘着剤部４５，４５間にプレパラート標本５を挿し込んで、その幅方向左右縁部を粘着剤部４５，４５に粘着、固定させて仮固定し、スキャナを用いた画像の読み取りや、スライドプロジェクターによる映写を行った後に取り外すようにする場合には、プレパラート標本５を粘着剤部４５，４５の粘着力に抗して剥がし取り、離脱させることとなる。
【００３３】
図５または図６のプレパラート標本用マウント１によるものでは、図中矢印に示されるように、プレパラート標本５をスライド移動するようにして装着すれば、補助枠部３，３係止側縁面３１．３１に添設あるいは一体形成された係止爪状部４１，４１，……によってプレパラート標本装着面２３に重ね合わせ状態となるよう係止され、仮り固定されるものとなり、係止爪状部４１，４１，……に弾性をもたせ、プレパラート標本５をプレパラート標本装着面２３との間に挟み込むように保持させたり、あるいはプレパラート標本５を装着した後に係止爪状部４１，４１，……を塑性変形させてプレパラート標本５を仮り固定することも可能である。
【００３４】
図７に示した事例によるプレパラート標本用マウント１では、剥離紙を剥がし取って粘着剤部４５，４５を露出させると共に、プレパラート標本５の標本部位をプレパラート標本用画像窓２１の最適な位置に配置するよう、補助枠部３，３間距離Ｄの範囲内で移動調節した上、プレパラート標本５を粘着剤部４５，４５に重ね合わせるように押し当てて装着、仮固定したものとし、取り外すときには、粘着剤部４５，４５の粘着力に抗してプレパラート標本５を剥がし取ることとなる。
【００３５】
また、図８のプレパラート標本用マウント１による場合には、プレパラート標本５の装着位置を、補助枠部３，３間距離Ｄの範囲内で移動、調節すると共に、プレパラート標本装着面２３にプレパラート標本５を重ね合わせ状に装着して、各吸盤弁部４７，４７がプレパラート標本５に密着状となっていることを確認した後、マウント基盤部２裏面側の弾性密閉膜部４８，４８の夫々を、手指によって連通孔４６，４６内に向けて押圧すれば、吸盤弁部４７，４７とプレパラート標本５との間を通じて連通孔４６，４６内の空気が外部に押し出され、手指による押圧を止めると、弾性密閉膜部４８，４８が復元力を発揮して吸盤弁部４７，４７が密着するプレパラート標本５を吸着し、仮り固定するものとなる。そして、プレパラート標本５を取り外すときには、弾性密閉膜部４８，４８を手指で押圧し、連通孔４６，４６内の負圧を解消してやれば、吸引力を失った吸盤弁部４７，４７がプレパラート標本５を開放して取り外し可能となる。
【００３６】
【効果】
以上のとおり、この発明のプレパラート標本用マウントによれば、何よりも先ず、比較的廉価に市販されている汎用型の３５ｍｍカメラフィルム用のフィルムスキャナを使用してプレパラート標本を読み取ることが可能となるので、これまで必須とされてきた比較的高価な医療用スキャナを使用せずにディジタル画像データを取得することができ、しかもプレパラート標本用マウント自体も比較的廉価に提供可能となり、病理診断や学術研究、実験の現場等で使用される多数のプレパラート標本の個々に装着し、そのまま蓄積、管理することができるようになる上、装着されたプレパラート標本は、外部衝撃から保護されるものとなり、直接手指で触れずに保持、運搬可能となって破損や汚染の危険性を低減させることができることから、高度な専門的知識と高い熟練技術とを必要としていて常に人手不足に悩まされている病理組織検査部門や各種学術研究機関、およびプレパラート標本の蓄積、保管に携わるの人々の労働負担や経済的負担を低減し、プレパラート標本をディジタル情報化する作業を格段に効率化することができるという秀れた特徴が得られるものである。
【００３７】
特に、実施例に説明したプレパラート標本用マウント１は、上記した特徴に加え、図２および図３中に示したように、マウント基盤部２の左右幅縁側に形成された補助枠部３，３係止側縁面３１，３１の係止爪上部４１と、これに対峙する弾性付勢部４２、４２との間に、プレパラート標本５をスライドさせるように装着すれば仮り固定状となり、該弾性付勢部４２、４２の付勢力に抗して引き抜けば、比較的容易に離脱させることが可能なので、プレパラート標本５の着脱作業を迅速に行うことができるものとなり、また、図４のプレパラート標本用マウント１のように、補助枠部３，３の対峙する係止側縁面３１，３１の夫々に、粘着剤部４５，４５を設けたものでは、比較的廉価な構造でありながら、プレパラート標本５の左右幅縁部が粘着、固定されて衝撃的な外力が加わったとしても、プレパラート標本５がプレパラート標本用マウント１から不用意に脱落してしまう弊害を確実に解消できるものとなり、プレパラート標本５を装着したままの状態で長期保存、管理する上で大いに威力を発揮し得るものとなる。
【００３８】
さらにまた、このような粘着剤を使用せずに、図５や図６に示したプレパラート標本用マウント１のように、補助枠部３，３の係止側縁面３１，３１の夫々に係止爪状部４１，４１，……を形成したものでは、離脱後のプレパラート標本５に粘着剤が付着してしまうこともなく、プレパラート標本５の脱着作業も簡単に行うことができるものとなり、図７や図８に示すように、補助枠部３，３の係止側縁面３１，３１の離反間隔Ｄを、プレパラート標本５の幅寸法Ｗよりも幅広く設定したプレパラート標本用マウント１は、プレパラート標本５の固定位置の決定範囲を広くでき、一枚のプレパラート標本５上に複数の組織標本を点在させたときや、プレパラート標本５上に在る多数の微生物標本の最も好ましい範囲を撮影したいとき等に好適であり、従前までであればディジタル画像を読み取った後に拡大、編集等の作業が必要であったが、こうした作業を不要としてスキャナによるディジタル画像の読み取り作業や、プレパラート標本５のスライドプロジェクターへの直接的使用を可能とすることができるという利点が得られるものとなる。
【００３９】
さらに、図８および図９に取り上げたプレパラート標本用マウント１のように、吸盤弁部４７，４７によってプレパラート標本５を離脱可能に吸着、固定できるようにしたものでは、プレパラート標本５を粘着剤で汚すこともなければ、無理にこじったり、剥がし取ったりすることもなく、弾性密閉膜部４８，４８を押圧操作するだけで、脱着操作が可能となり、より一段と作業効率をアップさせることができるという効果が期待できるものとなる。
【００４０】
叙述の如く、この発明のプレパラート標本用マウントは、その新規な構成によって所期の目的を遍く達成可能とするものであり、しかも、比較的構造が簡素なことから、製造も容易で、従前まで必ず使用されていたかなり高額な医療用のスキャナーや専用のアダプター等を使用せずに、比較的廉価に市販されている汎用型の３５ｍｍフィルムスキャナーによって簡便にディジタル画像情報を取得することが可能となるので、遥かに経済的なものとすることができる上、使用する全てのプレパラート標本に比較的廉価にて装着、使用してそのまま蓄積、管理することが可能となり、その作業効率自体も大幅に高めることができることから、費用の削減と労働負担の軽減とを確実に達成可能にするものであり、病理画像の効率的なディジタル情報化を目指す医療機関や、経済的負担の解消を望む各種研究機関といった学術的な分野に携わる人々において高い評価が得られ、広範に渡って利用、普及していくものになると予想される。
【図面の簡単な説明】
図面は、この発明のプレパラート標本用マウントの技術的思想を具現化した幾つかの実施例を示すものである。
【図１】プレパラート標本用マウントの組み立て構造を示す斜視図である。
【図２】プレパラート標本を装着する状態を示す斜視図である。
【図３】プレパラート標本の装着状態を示す斜視図である。
【図４】プレパラート標本用マウントの粘着固定構造を示す斜視図である。
【図５】プレパラート標本用マウントの係止固定構造を示す斜視図である。
【図６】プレパラート標本用マウントの他の係止固定構造を示す斜視図である。
【図７】プレパラート標本用マウントの取着位置調節構造を示す斜視図である。
【図８】プレパラート標本用マウントの他の位置調節構造を示す斜視図である。
【図９】図８のプレパラート標本用マウントを示す断面図である。
【符号の説明】
１プレパラート標本用マウント
２マウント基盤部
２１同プレパラート標本用画像窓
２２同操作用切欠き溝
２３同プレパラート標本装着面
３補助枠部
３１同係止側縁面、
４添着部
４１同係止爪状部
４２同弾性付勢部
４３同固着面部
４４同押圧片部
４５同粘着剤部
４６同連通孔
４７同吸盤弁部
４８同弾性密閉膜部
５プレパラート標本[0001]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a holding frame that allows a preparation specimen to be handled and stored safely and easily. In particular, the present invention is directly used for a general-purpose type image reproduction device such as a film scanner for 35 mm camera film or a slide projector. It is an object of the present invention to provide a specimen preparation mount having a novel structure that makes this possible.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the field of medical treatment in Japan, computer technology, which has made significant progress in recent years, has been introduced in the management of business management information and personal information on health insurance. On the other hand, medical image information, medical record information, and the like still have technical problems such as the amount of information and retention of personal information, so X-ray images, ultrasonic diagnostic images, endoscopes, etc. Accumulation and storage of medical images such as diagnostic images, blood test materials, X-ray computed tomography images (CT images), nuclear magnetic resonance tomography images (MRI images), and pathological images are managed for each individual medical device. It is currently being filed in the form of X-ray film and photographs, or the paraffin block specimens and preparation specimens are stored and stored as they are, not as pathological images.
[0003]
In general, when conducting a histopathological examination once per patient, about 30 prepared specimens are prepared, and each of these specimens is carefully observed to make a pathological diagnosis carefully. The preparation specimens generated from the pathological tissues collected from a large number of patients in this way are enormous in number throughout the year and require a lot of labor and storage space for storage and storage. Numerous medical institutions are actively trying to read pathological images from prepared specimens and store and manage them as digital information.
[0004]
In this way, pathological images converted into digital information can be considered not to require preparation and storage of preparations in the future, and can be easily transmitted and received on a globalized communication network. It can be an important document for pathological diagnosis when performing telemedicine, and it can be integrated with other medical device data to perform comprehensive diagnosis on a single computer terminal. It is expected that it will be indispensable for the advancement of medical technology in the future.
[0005]
However, since the database for medical images is currently under development in terms of systems, even prepared specimens that have been scanned by a scanner are stored as prepared specimens so that they can be confirmed later with a microscope. In addition, the slide glass and cover glass of the preparation specimen are easily damaged, and precious pathology is caused by careless handling during reading, accumulation, and management work by the scanner. Since there is a possibility that the tissue may be lost, careful attention is required, and the work of reading a pathological image from a prepared specimen using a medical scanner has become a new labor burden on people involved in pathological examination.
[0006]
In addition, medical scanners currently in use are expensive compared to popular film scanners, etc., and require special adapters for preparation specimens. However, since the dedicated adapter itself is more expensive than general film adapters, a limited number of prepared specimens are required for scanning with a scanner. After carrying out the reading work after attaching to the adapter, it was necessary to repeat the complicated work of removing it and replacing it with another preparation specimen again, so that academic research could not be carried out efficiently.
[0007]
This invention is expected to require the preparation and management of prepared specimens for some time in the future while proceeding with digitalization of pathological images. As one of those actually involved in pathological examinations and academic research The necessity of a relatively inexpensive mount that can read the image of a prepared specimen with a general 35mm film scanner, judging whether it is possible to reduce the labor and economic burden at that time. As a result of many years of trial and error and many trial manufactures and experiments, we finally realized a new specimen mount for prepared specimens. In the following, the configuration will be described in detail together with an embodiment representative of the present invention shown in the drawings.
[0008]
[Structure of the invention]
As will be clearly understood from the representative embodiment shown in the drawings, the preparation for a preparation specimen according to the present invention basically comprises the following configuration.
That is, there is provided a mount base portion set to have a vertical dimension that can be joined along substantially the entire length of the preparation specimen and a left-right width dimension that substantially matches the entire width of the 35 mm camera film mount, and one longitudinal end at the center of the mount base portion. Nearly the same dimensions as the transmission image window on the 35mm camera film mount. In order to become a shape, at a position that is equidistant from the left and right width edges toward the center, From one edge in the vertical direction to the center The vertical position of the transparent image window at a distance toward The preparation specimen image windows set so as to have substantially the same arrangement are opened, and at least the preparation specimens to be mounted in the range corresponding to the preparation specimen image windows at the left and right width edges of the mount base section preparation specimen mounting surface. An auxiliary frame part slightly exceeding the thickness dimension of the specimen is integrally formed, and an attachment part for detachably attaching the preparation specimen is provided at either the mount base part or the left and right auxiliary frame parts. Assumed It is a mount for a preparation specimen whose structure is a gist.
[0009]
More specifically, the preparation for the specimen preparation with this basic configuration is set to a vertical dimension that can be joined along the entire length of the preparation specimen, and a lateral width dimension that substantially matches the entire width of the 35 mm camera film mount. And a transparent image window for a 35 mm camera film mount having an opening size of about 35 mm in the vertical direction and about 25 mm in the left-right width direction near one end in the vertical direction at the center of the mount base. Approximate dimensions In order to become a shape, at a position that is equidistant from the left and right width edges toward the center, From one edge in the vertical direction to the center The vertical position of the transparent image window at a distance toward The preparation specimen image windows set so as to have substantially the same arrangement are opened, and at least the preparation specimens to be mounted in the range corresponding to the preparation specimen image windows at the left and right width edges of the mount base section preparation specimen mounting surface. A slide specimen mount that has an auxiliary frame part that slightly exceeds the thickness of the specimen, and an attachment part that attaches the slide specimen in a removable manner at either the mount base or the left and right auxiliary frame parts. It can be said.
[0010]
In addition, if the expression is changed, the preparation for the preparation specimen included in the present invention has a vertical dimension that can be joined along substantially the entire length of the preparation specimen, and a lateral width that substantially matches the entire width of the 35 mm camera film mount. A mount base portion set to the size is provided, and the opening size is about 35 mm in the vertical direction and about 25 mm in the left-right width direction near one end in the vertical direction at the center of the mount base portion. The same dimensions as the image window In order to become a shape, at a position that is equidistant from the left and right width edges toward the center, From one edge in the vertical direction to the center The vertical position of the transparent image window at a distance toward The preparation specimen image windows set so as to have substantially the same arrangement are opened, and at least the preparation specimens to be mounted in the range corresponding to the preparation specimen image windows at the left and right width edges of the mount base section preparation specimen mounting surface. Auxiliary frame part which is set to a protruding thickness dimension slightly exceeding the specimen thickness dimension, and which has an edge portion facing the sandwiched image window for the preparation specimen on the locking side edge face capable of locking the preparation specimen edge. And a preparation for a preparation for a specimen prepared by attaching an attachment part to which the preparation specimen is detachably attached at an appropriate position of either the mount base part or the left and right auxiliary frame part.
[0011]
In addition, the mount for a preparation specimen according to the present invention is provided with a mount base portion that is set to have a vertical dimension that can be joined along substantially the entire length of the preparation specimen, and a lateral width dimension that substantially matches the entire width of the 35 mm camera film mount. An opening size of about 35 mm in the vertical direction and about 25 mm in the left-right width direction near one end in the vertical direction at the center of the mount base portion, and approximately the same size as the transmission image window of the 35 mm camera film mount In order to become a shape, at a position that is equidistant from the left and right width edges toward the center, From one edge in the vertical direction to the center The vertical position of the transparent image window at a distance toward The preparation specimen image windows set so as to have substantially the same arrangement are opened, and at least the preparation specimens to be mounted in the range corresponding to the preparation specimen image windows at the left and right width edges of the mount base section preparation specimen mounting surface. The projecting thickness is set slightly beyond the thickness of the specimen, and the edges facing each other across the preparation specimen image window are placed farther apart than the left and right width of the preparation specimen. A preparation with an auxiliary frame part formed on the locking side edge surface that can be stopped, and an attachment part for detachably attaching the preparation specimen to either the mount base part or the left and right auxiliary frame part. A specimen mount is also included.
[0012]
The mount base makes it easy to handle prepared specimens and protects them from direct contact with other objects, and is a general-purpose film scanner and slide projector that can use mounted 35mm camera film. It is the same size as the 35mm camera film mount and has the same size and size as the 35mm camera film mount. The preparation sample image window set so that the distances from the left and right width edges and the one edge in the vertical direction are substantially the same must be opened.
[0013]
And the thickness dimension should be set so that the total thickness dimension with the thickness dimension of the prepared preparation specimen is approximately equal to the thickness dimension of a general 35 mm camera film mount. The thickness may be set to a thickness that can be mounted on a film mounting section of a commercially available film scanner for 35 mm camera film or a slide projector. In addition, the preparation specimen can be positioned so that a finger can be inserted at a suitable position on the other edge of the longitudinal direction opposite to the longitudinal one end side where the preparation specimen image window is opened and facing the prepared preparation specimen. Further, it is possible to form a notch groove for operation set to a size and shape that facilitates mounting and dismounting.
[0014]
The image window for the preparation specimen allows light to pass through the area including the specimen part of the preparation specimen mounted in a superimposed manner on the mounting base part preparation specimen mounting surface, and allows the specimen to be read and magnified by the image sensor It is set to approximately the same size as the transmission image window of a commercially available 35 mm camera film mount, and is closer to one end in the vertical direction at the center of the mount base, and has a horizontal width edge and a vertical direction. The distance from the edge on one end must also be opened so that it is approximately the same as the 35mm camera film mount, and the opening edge is inclined so as not to reflect unnecessary light on the preparation specimen side. It is desirable to finish it, or to apply a matte treatment or black paint.
[0015]
The auxiliary frame part has a height slightly exceeding the thickness dimension of the preparation specimen mounted on the mount base part preparation specimen mounting surface in the vicinity of the left and right side edges in the width direction of the preparation specimen mounting surface, and is commercially available 35 mm. The function is to ensure the same dimensions and shape as the camera film mount, and the preparation specimen is placed from the left and right sides in the width direction so that the specimen mounting part is placed in the preparation specimen image window. In addition to the shape that can be held, the edges facing each other across the preparation specimen image window are placed farther apart than the left and right width of the preparation specimen, and the preparation specimen is placed in the preparation specimen image. It can also be formed so that it can be slid with respect to the window and adjusted to an optimum position.
[0016]
The attachment part functions to allow the preparation specimen to be temporarily fixed and removed in an appropriate position on the mounting base part preparation specimen mounting surface, and is provided at either the mounting base part or the left and right auxiliary frame part. Adhesive parts are provided on each of the edges facing the preparation specimen image window of the left and right auxiliary frame part, and the preparation specimen sandwiched between the left and right auxiliary frame parts is made adhesive. In addition to being capable of being temporarily fixed, a claw-like portion capable of locking a preparation specimen edge is provided on each of the left and right auxiliary frame portions corresponding to at least four corners of the preparation specimen image window. The structure can be provided and temporarily fixed so that the preparation specimen is sandwiched between the claw-shaped portions.
[0017]
In addition, a locking claw-like portion that can lock the preparation specimen edge is provided at one of the appropriate edges of the left and right auxiliary frame, and the preparation specimen is provided at the other edge of the opposite edge. An elastic urging portion that can be pressed toward the engaging claw-like portion is arranged, and can be detached by temporarily fixing the preparation specimen so that the preparation specimen is sandwiched between the engaging claw-like portion and the elastic urging portion. It can be attached to the mounting base part, or it can be attached to the mounting base part specimen preparation surface, and the preparation specimen attachment face can be adhered and fixed to the vicinity of the longitudinal opening edge of the preparation specimen image window. A preparation specimen is provided on the mounting base part preparation specimen mounting surface, which is prepared by temporarily fixing the preparation specimen attached between the left and right auxiliary frame sections in an adhesive state and capable of being detachably attached. Drawing A suction cup that can adsorb and fix the prepared specimen's joint surface is provided near each edge of the window's vertical opening, and the prepared specimen attached between the left and right auxiliary frames is temporarily fixed in an adsorbed form and attached in a removable manner. It can be formed into what can be done.
[0018]
More specifically, the temporary fixing structure by the suction cup part is provided with a communication hole that penetrates from the preparation specimen mounting surface to the opposite side, near the longitudinal opening edge of the preparation specimen image window. At the same time, each suction hole opening edge on the side of the preparation specimen mounting surface is provided with a suction valve that can adsorb and fix the joint surface of the preparation specimen. Forming an elastic sealing film part that can generate suction force by pushing out air in the communication hole by a pressing operation with a finger or the like, respectively, and prepare a prepared specimen mounted between the left and right auxiliary frame parts with each elastic sealing film part. It can be said that by pressing, it is temporarily fixed in an adsorbed state and formed so as to be detachably attached.
[0019]
Prepared specimens are designed to hold the specimen to be observed in a state where it can be observed with a microscope and hold it in a stable manner, and to mount it on the mounting base preparation specimen mounting surface. Specimens are human tissues and experiments that are medical materials such as anatomical histology, cytodiagnosis, and clinical pathology, as well as solid or part of research organisms, biology such as zoology and botany. Target objects such as general solids or partial structures thereof, geological materials such as geology, mineralogy, seismology, soil animals, etc. The specimen to be observed is placed in place and covered with a cover glass and fixed, and it can be stored for a long time as a specimen that can be permanently stored using an encapsulant. Kill.
In the following, the structure of the present invention will be described in detail together with an embodiment representative of the present invention shown in the drawings.
[0020]
[Example 1]
The example shown in the perspective view of the slide specimen mount in the exploded state of FIG. 1, the perspective view of the slide specimen mount to which the preparation specimen is attached, and the perspective specimen mount to which the preparation specimen is attached are shown in FIG. Five preparation specimens at appropriate positions on either one of the opposite edges of the left and right auxiliary frame parts 3 and 3 mounted on the left and right sides in the width direction of the preparation specimen image window 21 opened in the mount base 2 While providing a locking claw-like portion 41 capable of locking the portion, an elastic biasing portion 42 capable of pressing the preparation specimen 5 toward the side of the locking claw-like portion 41 at a suitable position on the other edge facing this. This arrangement is formed so that it can be detachably attached by temporarily fixing the prepared specimen 5 so as to be sandwiched by the attaching portion 4 comprising the locking claw-like portion 41 and the elastic biasing portion 42. Shows an exemplary embodiment of the slide specimen mount 1 made of a basic configuration of a.
[0021]
The preparation 1 for the preparation specimen is a plate having a thickness of about 0.5 mm made of a metal plate such as aluminum, stainless steel or brass, or a synthetic resin molded product. The left and right lateral dimensions are set to about 50 mm, which is approximately the same as the width of a typical 35 mm camera film mount, about 12 mm from the left and right width edges to the center side, and one end in the longitudinal direction. An image window for a preparation specimen of a rectangular shape having a length of about 38 mm and a width of about 26 mm, which is approximately the same size as the transmission image window of a 35 mm camera film mount, by being arranged at a distance of about 6 mm from the side edge to the center side. The mounting base portion 2 is formed by penetrating and opening 21 in the thickness direction. At a position facing the alert sample 5, and is obtained by forming the insertable U-shaped form of the operation notched groove 22 of the fingers.
[0022]
The slide glass 0... Is provided over a distance of about 60 mm in the vertical direction including the range corresponding to the preparation specimen image window 21 at the left and right width edges of the preparation specimen image window 21 on the preparation specimen mounting surface 23 of the mount base 2. Protrusion thickness of about 1.5 mm, which slightly exceeds the total thickness of the preparation specimen 5 consisting of about 8 to 1.2 mm, a cover glass of about 0.17 mm, and a specimen thickness of about 0.01 mm or less (generally 0.004 mm). The auxiliary frame portions 3 and 3 set to dimensions are fixed by an adhesive.
[0023]
The side surfaces of the left and right auxiliary frame portions 3 and 3 that face each other with the preparation sample image window 21 interposed therebetween are the locking side edge surfaces 31 and 31, and the separation distance of the preparation sample 5 approximately exceeds the width dimension of about 22 mm. A locking claw is formed by setting one of the locking side edge surfaces 31 on the wall surface inclined to the center from the edge of the preparation specimen image window 21 toward the upper end side of the protruding thickness. On the other locking side edge surface 31 side opposite to this, a metal plate made of spring steel or other alloy which has been cold worked to obtain elasticity, or a synthetic resin molding having elasticity A fixing surface portion 43 that is sandwiched and fixed integrally between the mount base portion 2 and the auxiliary frame portion 3, and extends from the fixing surface portion 43 so as to contact the edge corner portion of the preparation specimen 5. Preparer While pressing the specimen 5 toward the preparation specimen mounting surface 23 side, two pressing pieces 44 and 44 are formed that can exert an urging force that presses the specimen 5 toward the engaging claw-like portion 41 of the auxiliary frame 3 facing each other. By doing so, the attachment portion 4 that allows the preparation specimen 5 to be temporarily fixed is formed at an appropriate position on the preparation specimen mounting surface 23, and the pressing piece portion 44 has both end portions in the slide movement direction when the preparation specimen 5 is attached. Is bent into an inclined surface so that the preparation specimen 5 can be smoothly attached and detached, and substantially the entire contact surface is finished into a smooth surface.
[0024]
[Example 2]
The embodiment shown in the perspective view of the preparation for the preparation for specimen in FIG. 4 is for the preparation of the preparation for the preparation of the auxiliary frame portions 3 and 3 projecting to the left and right of the preparation specimen mounting surface 23 and the width dimension of the image window 21 for the preparation specimen. Each of the distances between the locking side edge surfaces 31 and 31 facing each other with the image window 21 interposed therebetween is set to approximately 22 mm, which substantially matches the width dimension of the preparation specimen 5, and each locking of the auxiliary frame portions 3 and 3 is performed. Adhesives 45 or 45 are formed on the side edge surfaces 31 and 31. The adhesive portions 45 and 45 are made of a double-sided adhesive tape and can adhere and fix the left and right width side surfaces of the prepared preparation specimen 5. This is an example of a case in which a release paper is attached and an adhesive is covered in a sealed state in a state before use with the preparation specimen 5 not attached.
[0025]
The left and right auxiliary frame portions 3 and 3 can be integrally formed with the mount base portion 2 by press molding or die casting in the case of a metal plate, or by simultaneous molding in the case of a synthetic resin. In addition, by forming an elastic material layer portion (not shown) made of a soft material such as urethane foam or sponge between the locking side edge surfaces 31 and 31 and the adhesive portions 45 and 45, the preparation specimen 5 or It is also possible to adopt a structure that can cope with a certain difference in width.
[0026]
[Example 3]
The embodiment shown in the perspective view of the preparation for a preparation for specimen in FIG. 5 includes an auxiliary frame part 3, 3 locking side edge face 31 corresponding to the four corners of the preparation specimen image window 21 of the mount base part 2 preparation specimen mounting surface 23, 31, the base end portions of the metal pieces bent in a substantially Z shape are fixed in a sandwiched manner between the mount base portion 2 and the auxiliary frame portions 3 and 3, and the locking claw-like portions 41 and 41 are attached. , ... is formed.
[0027]
Further, in the embodiment shown in the perspective view of the slide specimen mount in FIG. 6, the locking side edge surfaces 31, 31 of the auxiliary frame portions 3 and 3 facing each other with the preparation specimen image window 21 interposed therebetween are prepared as the specimen preparation. The engaging claw-like portions 41 and 41 are formed as wall surfaces inclined toward the center as they move away from the image window 21 in the protruding direction, and the left and right edges of the prepared specimen 5 are inclined to the inclined engaging claws. This is a slide specimen mount 1 that is sandwiched between the shape portions 41 and 41 and the preparation specimen mounting surface 23 and formed so as to be temporarily fixed.
[0028]
[Example 4]
In the embodiment shown in the perspective view of the preparation for the preparation specimen in FIG. 7, the distance D between the locking side edge surfaces 31, 31 of the auxiliary frame portion 3 projecting from the left and right of the mount base portion 2 It is set wider than the width dimension W, and the mounting position of the preparation specimen 5 with respect to the preparation specimen mounting surface 23 is given a degree of freedom. The distance D between the locking side edge surfaces 31 and 31 is set to The width W is set to about 40 mm, which is wider than about 22 mm, and an adhesive portion made of a double-sided adhesive tape is provided in the vicinity of the opening edge of the preparation specimen image window 21 near the center of the preparation specimen mounting surface 23. One side of 45, 45 is adhered and fixed, the other side is left covered with release paper, and when the preparation specimen 5 is mounted, each release paper is peeled off and adhered. It is the case with what is obtained by forming the impregnated portion 4 capable of fixing.
[0029]
The attachment portion 4 has a communication hole 46 penetrating in the thickness direction of the mount base portion 2 as shown in the perspective view of the preparation for the specimen preparation in FIG. 8 and the sectional view of the mount for the preparation specimen in FIG. , 46 and natural rubber or soft synthetic resin attached to the opening edge portion of the communication hole 46, 46 on the side of the preparation specimen mounting surface 23, and the sucker valve portions 47, 47 having a circular edge shape and natural rubber or It is made of a soft synthetic resin, and the communication holes 46, 46 on the back side of the mount base portion 2 are closed in a sealed state and pressed toward the communication hole 46, so that the suction force is restored by the restoring force of the elastic material. It is possible to provide elastic sealing film portions 48 and 48 capable of generating a suction force on the valve portion 47 side.
[0030]
[Action]
The prepared specimen mount 1 of the present invention having the above-described configuration is obtained by replacing the prepared specimen 5 mounted on the prepared specimen mount 1 in the state shown in any of FIGS. Similarly to the above, it can be mounted on a general-purpose 35 mm camera film scanner or slide projector, and can be used for reading or projecting a specimen image.
[0031]
1 to 3, the preparation specimen 5 can be smoothly attached and detached in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2, and the attached preparation specimen 5 is elastic as shown in FIG. The pressing force of the urging portions 42 and 42 is locked so as to be securely sandwiched between the locking claw-like portion 41 and the elastic urging portions 42 and 42, and has sufficient strength to be handled as a unit. When the preparation 5 is removed, the preparation 5 can be detached by pulling out the end of the preparation 5 with the fingers in the notch groove 22 for operation.
[0032]
The prepared specimen mount 1 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 has an adhesive portion that is exposed by peeling off release paper (not shown) attached to the locking side edge surfaces 31, 31 of the auxiliary frame portions 3, 3. The specimen 5 is inserted between 45 and 45, and the right and left edges in the width direction are adhered and fixed to the adhesive portions 45 and 45, temporarily fixed, and the image is read using a scanner or projected by a slide projector. In the case of removing after performing, the preparation specimen 5 is peeled off against the adhesive force of the adhesive portions 45, 45 and separated.
[0033]
In the case of using the preparation for specimen preparation 1 shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6, as shown by the arrow in the figure, if the preparation specimen 5 is mounted so as to slide, the auxiliary frame portions 3, 3 locking side edge surface 31. .. 31 are attached to or integrally formed with the claw-like portions 41, 41,... So as to be superimposed on the preparation specimen mounting surface 23 and temporarily fixed. 41, 41,... Are made elastic so that the preparation specimen 5 is sandwiched between the preparation specimen mounting surface 23, or the claw-like portions 41, 41,. It is also possible to temporarily fix the prepared specimen 5 by plastic deformation.
[0034]
In the slide specimen mount 1 according to the example shown in FIG. 7, the release paper is peeled off to expose the adhesive portions 45, 45, and the specimen portion of the specimen 5 is arranged at an optimal position of the specimen specimen image window 21. As described above, after moving and adjusting within the range of the distance D between the auxiliary frame parts 3 and 3, the preparation specimen 5 is pressed and attached so as to be superimposed on the adhesive parts 45 and 45 and temporarily fixed. The preparation specimen 5 is peeled off against the adhesive force of the adhesive portions 45, 45.
[0035]
Further, in the case of using the preparation 1 for the preparation for specimen shown in FIG. 8, the mounting position of the preparation 5 is moved and adjusted within the distance D between the auxiliary frame parts 3 and 3, and the preparation for the preparation specimen 23 is prepared. 5 are mounted in a superposed manner, and it is confirmed that the suction valve parts 47 and 47 are in close contact with the preparation specimen 5, and then the elastic sealing film parts 48 and 48 on the back surface side of the mount base part 2 are respectively provided. Is pushed toward the inside of the communication holes 46 and 46 by fingers, the air in the communication holes 46 and 46 is pushed out through the space between the suction valve parts 47 and 47 and the preparation specimen 5 to stop the pressure by the fingers. Then, the elastic sealing membrane portions 48 and 48 exhibit a restoring force to adsorb and temporarily fix the prepared specimen 5 to which the suction valve portions 47 and 47 are in close contact. And when removing the preparation specimen 5, if the elastic sealing film parts 48 and 48 are pressed with fingers and the negative pressure in the communication holes 46 and 46 is eliminated, the suction cup valve parts 47 and 47 that have lost the suction force are prepared. 5 can be opened and removed.
[0036]
【effect】
As described above, according to the slide specimen mount of the present invention, first of all, it is possible to read the specimen using a general-purpose 35 mm camera film scanner that is commercially available at a relatively low cost. Therefore, digital image data can be acquired without using a relatively expensive medical scanner, which has been essential so far, and the preparation for the preparation specimen itself can be provided at a relatively low price, and pathological diagnosis and academic A large number of prepared specimens used in research and experimental sites can be individually attached, stored and managed as they are, and the prepared specimens are protected from external impacts. Since it can be held and transported without touching with fingers, the risk of breakage and contamination can be reduced. The labor and economic burden of histopathological examination departments and various academic research institutes that require a high level of specialized knowledge and highly skilled skills, and who are constantly suffering from labor shortages, as well as the people involved in the storage and storage of prepared specimens It is possible to obtain an excellent feature that it is possible to significantly reduce the efficiency of the work of converting the preparation specimen into digital information.
[0037]
In particular, the slide specimen mount 1 described in the embodiment has auxiliary frame portions 3 and 3 formed on the left and right width edges of the mount base portion 2 as shown in FIGS. If the preparation specimen 5 is slidably mounted between the locking claw upper portions 41 of the locking side edge surfaces 31 and 31 and the elastic biasing portions 42 and 42 opposed to the locking claw upper portions 41 and 31, it becomes a temporary fixed shape. If it pulls out against the urging force of the urging portions 42, 42, it can be removed relatively easily, so that the preparation specimen 5 can be quickly attached and detached, and the preparation shown in FIG. In the case where the adhesive portions 45, 45 are provided on the engaging side edge surfaces 31, 31 of the auxiliary frame portions 3, 3 as in the specimen mount 1, the structure is relatively inexpensive, Left and right width edges of preparation specimen 5 Even if shocking external force is applied due to adhesion and fixation, the preparation specimen 5 can be reliably removed from the accidental drop of the preparation specimen mount 1 and the preparation specimen 5 remains attached. It can be very effective for long-term storage and management.
[0038]
Furthermore, without using such an adhesive, like the preparation for specimen preparation 1 shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the engaging side edge surfaces 31 and 31 of the auxiliary frame portions 3 and 3 are respectively engaged. In the case where the pawl-shaped portions 41, 41,... Are formed, the adhesive specimen does not adhere to the prepared specimen 5 after detachment, and the preparation work of the prepared specimen 5 can be easily performed. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the preparation for specimen preparation 1 in which the separation distance D between the locking side edge surfaces 31 and 31 of the auxiliary frame portions 3 and 3 is set wider than the width dimension W of the preparation specimen 5 is as follows. The determination range of the fixed position of the preparation specimen 5 can be widened, and when a plurality of tissue specimens are scattered on one preparation specimen 5, or the most preferable range of a large number of microorganism specimens on the preparation specimen 5 is photographed. Suitable when you want to Yes, until now, operations such as enlargement and editing have been required after reading the digital image. However, such operations are not necessary, and the digital image reading operation by the scanner or the preparation specimen 5 directly to the slide projector are required. The advantage that it can be used is obtained.
[0039]
Further, in the preparation for the preparation specimen 1 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the preparation specimen 5 can be detachably adsorbed and fixed by the sucker valve portions 47, 47. If it is not soiled, it will not be forcibly twisted or peeled off, and it can be attached and detached simply by pressing the elastic sealing film portions 48, 48, and the work efficiency can be further improved. The effect can be expected.
[0040]
As described above, the preparation for a specimen preparation according to the present invention makes it possible to achieve the intended purpose evenly by its novel configuration, and since it is relatively simple in structure, it is easy to manufacture and has been used up to now. Digital image information can be easily acquired with a general-purpose 35mm film scanner that is commercially available at a relatively low price, without using a rather expensive medical scanner or a dedicated adapter. Therefore, it can be made much more economical, and can be stored and managed as it is by using it at a relatively low cost for all the prepared specimens. Because it can be increased, it is possible to reliably achieve cost reduction and labor reduction, and efficient digital information of pathological images And medical institutions aimed at, high evaluation is obtained at the people involved in academic areas such as various research institutions that want to eliminate the economic burden, available across a wide range, it is expected to be those that continue to spread.
[Brief description of the drawings]
The drawings show several embodiments embodying the technical idea of the preparation for a specimen preparation according to the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an assembled structure of a preparation for a preparation specimen.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a preparation specimen is mounted.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a mounting state of a preparation specimen.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an adhesive fixing structure of a preparation for a preparation specimen.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a locking and fixing structure of a preparation for a specimen preparation.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another locking and fixing structure of a preparation for a preparation specimen.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a mounting position adjusting structure of a preparation for a specimen for preparation.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing another position adjusting structure for a preparation for a specimen preparation.
9 is a cross-sectional view showing the preparation for a preparation specimen of FIG. 8. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Mount for preparation
2 Mount base
21 Image window for preparation specimens
22 Notch groove for operation
23 Same specimen preparation surface
3 Auxiliary frame
31 Same locking side edge surface,
4 attachment part
41 Same locking claw
42 The same elastic biasing part
43 Bonding surface
44 Same pressing piece
45 Same adhesive part
46 Communication hole
47 Suction cup valve
48 Same elastic sealing membrane
5 Preparation specimens

Claims

Provided with a mounting base part set to a vertical dimension that can be joined along the entire length of the preparation specimen and a left-right width dimension that substantially matches the entire width of the 35 mm camera film mount, and closer to one longitudinal end of the center of the mounting base part In addition, in order to have the same size and shape as the transmissive image window of the 35 mm camera film mount, it is centered from one side edge in the vertical direction at positions spaced equidistant from the left and right width edges toward the center. Open a preparation specimen image window set so as to be substantially the same as the vertical position of the transmission image window at a distance toward the side , and at least the preparation of the left and right width edges of the mount base preparation specimen mounting surface In the range corresponding to the specimen image window, an auxiliary frame that slightly exceeds the thickness of the prepared specimen to be mounted is integrally formed and mounted. To any place of the board portion or the lateral auxiliary frame section, slide the specimen mount, characterized in that shall become provided impregnated portion affixing detachably slide specimen.

Provided with a mounting base part set to a vertical dimension that can be joined along the entire length of the preparation specimen and a left-right width dimension that substantially matches the entire width of the 35 mm camera film mount, and closer to one longitudinal end of the center of the mounting base part in the vertical direction about 35mm back and forth a front and rear opening size lateral width of about 25 mm, to be such that a 35mm transmission image window of the camera film mount and approximately the same size and shape, the center side from the left-right width edges Open the image window for the preparation specimen that is set at the same distance from the edge of the vertical one end to the center side at the same distance as the vertical position of the transmission image window. At the same time, at least the prepared specimens to be mounted should be installed in the range corresponding to the image window for the prepared specimens at the left and right width edges of the mounting base preparation preparation specimen mounting surface. An auxiliary frame that slightly exceeds the thickness dimension of the specimen is integrally formed, and an attachment part for detachably attaching the preparation specimen is provided at either the mount base or the left and right auxiliary frame. The mount for the preparation specimen characterized by this.

Provided with a mounting base part set to a vertical dimension that can be joined along the entire length of the preparation specimen and a left-right width dimension that substantially matches the entire width of the 35 mm camera film mount, and closer to one longitudinal end of the center of the mounting base part in the vertical direction about 35mm back and forth a front and rear opening size lateral width of about 25 mm, to be such that a 35mm transmission image window of the camera film mount and approximately the same size and shape, the center side from the left-right width edges Open the image window for the preparation specimen that is set at the same distance from the edge of the vertical one end to the center side at the same distance as the vertical position of the transmission image window. At the same time, at least the prepared specimens to be mounted should be installed in the range corresponding to the image window for the prepared specimens at the left and right width edges of the mounting base preparation preparation specimen mounting surface. Auxiliary frame part which is set to a protruding thickness dimension slightly exceeding the specimen thickness dimension, and which has an edge portion facing the sandwiched image window for the preparation specimen on the locking side edge face capable of locking the preparation specimen edge. And a preparation for mounting a preparation specimen, wherein an attachment section for attaching the preparation specimen in a detachable manner is provided at an appropriate position on either the mount base portion or the left and right auxiliary frame portions.

Provided with a mounting base part set to a vertical dimension that can be joined along the entire length of the preparation specimen and a left-right width dimension that substantially matches the entire width of the 35 mm camera film mount, and closer to one longitudinal end of the center of the mounting base part in the vertical direction about 35mm back and forth a front and rear opening size lateral width of about 25 mm, to be such that a 35mm transmission image window of the camera film mount and approximately the same size and shape, the center side from the left-right width edges Open the image window for the preparation specimen that is set at the same distance from the edge of the vertical one end to the center side at the same distance as the vertical position of the transmission image window. At the same time, at least the prepared specimens to be mounted should be installed in the range corresponding to the image window for the prepared specimens at the left and right width edges of the mounting base preparation preparation specimen mounting surface. The projecting thickness dimension is set to slightly exceed the specimen thickness dimension, and the edges facing each other across the preparation specimen image window are placed farther apart than the left and right widths of the preparation specimen. An auxiliary frame portion formed on the locking side edge surface that can be stopped is integrally formed, and an attachment portion for detachably attaching a preparation specimen is provided at either the mount base portion or the left and right auxiliary frame portions at appropriate positions. The mount for the preparation specimen characterized by that.

The attachment part is provided with an adhesive part capable of adhering and fixing the prepared specimen edge part mounted and opposed to each edge part facing the preparation specimen image window of the left and right auxiliary frame part, and the left and right auxiliary frame part The preparation for a preparation for a preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the preparation for a preparation is formed such that the preparation is sandwiched between them, temporarily fixed in an adhesive state and detachably attached.

The attachment portion is provided with a locking claw-like portion capable of locking the preparation specimen edge portion at each of the portions corresponding to at least the four corners of the preparation specimen image window of the left and right auxiliary frame portion, and the preparation slide is provided between the locking claw-like portions. The mount for a preparation specimen according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mount is prepared so that the specimen can be temporarily fixed so as to sandwich the specimen and detachably attached thereto.

The attachment part is provided with a locking claw-like part that can lock the preparation specimen edge part at one of the appropriate edge parts of the left and right auxiliary frame parts, and at the other edge part of the other part. An elastic biasing part that can press the prepared specimen toward the locking claw-like part is arranged, and temporarily fixed so that the prepared specimen is sandwiched between the locking claw-like part and the elastic biasing part. The mount for a preparation specimen according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mount is prepared so as to be detachable.

The attachment part is a mounting base part preparation specimen mounting surface, and an adhesive part that can adhere and fix the preparation specimen mounting surface is provided near the longitudinal opening edge of the preparation specimen image window. The preparation for a preparation for a preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the preparation for a preparation prepared between the frames is temporarily fixed in an adhesive state and can be attached detachably.

The attachment part is a mounting base part preparation specimen mounting surface, and a suction cup part capable of adsorbing and fixing the preparation specimen joining surface is provided near the longitudinal opening edge of the preparation specimen image window. The preparation for a preparation for a preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the preparation for preparation prepared between the sections is temporarily fixed in an adsorbing manner and can be detachably attached.

The attachment part is provided with a communication hole penetrating from the preparation specimen mounting surface to the opposite side surface in the vicinity of the longitudinal opening edge of the preparation specimen image window in the mount base, and each communication on the preparation specimen mounting surface side. The hole opening edge is provided with a sucker valve part that can adsorb and fix the joint surface of the preparation specimen, and each communication hole opening part on the opposite side of the mount base part has a communication hole by a pressing operation with a finger or the like. The elastic sealing membrane that allows the suction force to be generated is formed by pushing out the air inside, and the preparation specimen that is mounted between the left and right auxiliary frames is temporarily fixed in an adsorbing manner by pressing each elastic sealing membrane The mount for a preparation specimen according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the mount is prepared so as to be detachable.

The mounting base is positioned opposite to one end in the vertical direction where the image window for the preparation specimen is opened and positioned at the other end in the longitudinal direction opposite to the prepared preparation specimen. The mount for a preparation specimen according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an operation notch groove having a size and shape that facilitates removal is formed.