Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
1: A method of time-marking sedimentation processes where two or more fractions in a sample containing liquid are to be separated entirely or partially by their specific weight in a tube or corresponding means, characterized in that a plug of hydrophilic substance, preferably a'plastic substance, is caused to contact the sample, which plug has original dimensions smaller than the inner diameter of the tube and a specific weight lying between the specific weights of said fractions, and which plug with respect to its dimensions and/or substance is adjusted so as to attain a swelling degree sufficient for the plug to jam in the tube, to mark the separation line between the fractions after a predetermined period, and that after said period the position of the plug in vertical direction of the tube is read.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
1: A method of time-marking sedimentation processes where two or more fractions in a sample containing liquid are to be separated entirely or partially by their specific weight in a tube or corresponding means, characterized in that a plug of hydrophilic substance, preferably a'plastic substance, is caused to contact the sample, which plug has original dimensions smaller than the inner diameter of the tube and a specific weight lying between the specific weights of said fractions, and which plug with respect to its dimensions and/or substance is adjusted so as to attain a swelling degree sufficient for the plug to jam in the tube, to mark the separation line between the fractions after a predetermined period, and that after said period the position of the plug in vertical direction of the tube is read.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as defined in claim 1, characteriz- ed in that the plug is inserted into the tube prior than the liquid.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
116 words
A device for time-marking sedimentation processes where two or more fractions in a sample containing liquid are to be separated entirely or partially by their specific weights in a tube, characterized in that a plug of hydrophilic substance is provided to be inserted into the tube, that the plug has original dimensions smaller than the inner diameter of the tube, that the plug has a specific weight lying between the specific weights of said fractions, and that the plug with respect to its dimensions and/or substance is adjusted so as to attain a swelling degree sufficient for the plug to jam in the tube, to mark the separation line between the fractions after a predetermined period.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
116 words
A device for time-marking sedimentation processes where two or more fractions in a sample containing liquid are to be separated entirely or partially by their specific weights in a tube, characterized in that a plug of hydrophilic substance is provided to be inserted into the tube, that the plug has original dimensions smaller than the inner diameter of the tube, that the plug has a specific weight lying between the specific weights of said fractions, and that the plug with respect to its dimensions and/or substance is adjusted so as to attain a swelling degree sufficient for the plug to jam in the tube, to mark the separation line between the fractions after a predetermined period.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 3, characterized in that the plug is a cylinder with a diameter corresponding to 70% to 95% of the inner diameter of the tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 3, characterized in that the plug is a ball with a diameter corresponding to 70% to 95% of the inner diameter of the tube.