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Apparatus for providing fresh cultures of living micro-organisms
Assignee: Asta Medica GmbH
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Filing: 1953-05-21
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Granted: 1957-01-01
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Expires: 1973-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz J Geks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:14
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12M; C12M23/00; C12M23/38; C12M23/02; C12M23/08; C12M23/32; C12M45/00; C12M45/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING FRESH PURE CULTURES OF LIVING MICRO-ORGANISMS AT THE PLACE OF APPLICATION COMPRISING A BOTTLE FOR RECEIVING A CULTURE MEDIUM, A RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE COMPRESSIBLE BULB STOPPER CLOSING SAID BOTTLE, AND A U-TRUBE FOR RECEIVING MICRO-ORGANISMS TIGHTLY AND RESILIENTLY HELD BY SAID STOPPER, THE LEGS OF SAID U-TUBE PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THROUGH SAID STOPPER, THE U-SHAPED LOWER PART OF SAID U-TUBE BEING IMMERSED IN SAID CULTURE MEDIUM AND SLIGHTLY SCRATCHED TO FACILITATE BREAKING WHEN SAID LEGS ARE BENT TOWARDS EACH OTHER BY SUITABLE MAINPULATION OF SAID STOPPER, WHEREBY THE MICROORGANISMS ENTER THE CULTURE MEDIUM AND MULTIPLY THEREIN.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING FRESH PURE CULTURES OF LIVING MICRO-ORGANISMS AT THE PLACE OF APPLICATION COMPRISING A BOTTLE FOR RECEIVING A CULTURE MEDIUM, A RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE COMPRESSIBLE BULB STOPPER CLOSING SAID BOTTLE, AND A U-TRUBE FOR RECEIVING MICRO-ORGANISMS TIGHTLY AND RESILIENTLY HELD BY SAID STOPPER, THE LEGS OF SAID U-TUBE PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THROUGH SAID STOPPER, THE U-SHAPED LOWER PART OF SAID U-TUBE BEING IMMERSED IN SAID CULTURE MEDIUM AND SLIGHTLY SCRATCHED TO FACILITATE BREAKING WHEN SAID LEGS ARE BENT TOWARDS EACH OTHER BY SUITABLE MAINPULATION OF SAID STOPPER, WHEREBY THE MICROORGANISMS ENTER THE CULTURE MEDIUM AND MULTIPLY THEREIN.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1960-01-01 | 1960-07-02 | 1961-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1964-01-01 | 1964-07-02 | 1965-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1968-01-01 | 1968-07-02 | 1969-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |