DEVICE FOR PROCESSING TISSUE TO CONTROL THICKNESS
Devices and methods for processing animal or human tissue are provided. The devices may include a rod having a central axis and configured to simultaneously rotate around the central axis and move along the central axis. The device can further include a group of blades which are attached to the rod and positioned proximate the rigid support surface.
1 . A device for processing animal or human tissue, comprising:
a rigid support surface for holding a tissue sample, the tissue sample having a top surface and a bottom surface;
a rod having a central axis and configured to simultaneously rotate around the central axis and move along the central axis;
a group of blades attached to the rod and positioned proximate the rigid support surface; and
at least one support member attached to the rod.
2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein each blade in the group of blades is positioned such that each blade in the group of blades is oriented at an angle of between 45-90 degrees relative to the rigid support surface.
3 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the central axis of the rod is parallel to the support surface.
4 . The device of claim 1 , wherein a distance of the group of blades relative to the rigid support surface is adjustable.
5 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the group of blades is positioned to provide a desired distance from the rigid support surface.
6 . The device of claim 1 , wherein each blade in the group of blades has a center point.
7 . The device of claim 6 , wherein the center point of the group of blades and the central axis of the rod are in a single plane parallel to the rigid support surface.
8 . The device of claim 1 , further comprising a guiding member to move the tissue sample relative to the rod.
9 . The device of claim 1 , further comprising a spring for attaching the rod to the at least one support member.
10 . The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one second support member attached to the rod.
11 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the rod can rotate at an adjustable rate.
12 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the rod comprises a group of grooves for attaching the group of blades.
13 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the group of blades comprises five blades.
14 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the support member has a cylindrical configuration.
15 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the rod is configured to move at different speeds.
16 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the tissue sample is a dermal tissue sample.