Vacuum platen tissue planing apparatus

Abstract

Devices and methods for processing animal or human tissue are provided. The devices may include a vacuum surface to secure the tissue in place and an apparatus for removing fat or other material from the tissue. The apparatus can include one or more blades and/or a fluid jet system.

1 . A device for processing animal or human tissue comprising:
 a platen surface containing a group of holes;   a suction system configured to generate a negative pressure through the group of holes to secure a section of animal or human tissue to the platen surface; and   at least one fluid supply system, wherein the at least one fluid supply system provides high pressure fluid to the animal or human tissue to remove a portion of material from the tissue.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the platen surface is attached to an adjustable frame assembly. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the frame assembly is positionable at an adjustable angle with respect to a supporting surface. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a first carriage to carry the at least one fluid supply system along the platen surface. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the first carriage is attached to a carriage assembly. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein the carriage assembly comprises two rails positioned on opposite sides of the platen surface. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the platen surface is positioned at an angle such that the platen surface is not parallel to the ground. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the platen surface is positioned at an angle greater than 45° with respect to the ground. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one first blade positioned proximate the platen surface to cut a portion of the section of animal or human tissue. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9 , further comprising a carriage operably connected to the at least one first blade and configured to carry the at least one first blade along the platen surface to remove a portion of the animal or human tissue.