US3083909A
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Bacteria-counting apparatus
Assignee: New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc
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Filing: 1960-04-05
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1980-04-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glaser David
- 👤 Frank V Madaffore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:52
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12M; C12M41/00; C12M41/30; C12M41/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
APPARATUS FOR COUNTING BACTERIA IN A GROWTH MEDIUM COMPRISING A RADIO FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR AND A RADIATING ANTENNA FOR RADIATING RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY INTO THE GROWTH MEDIUM CONTAINING BACTERIA TO BE COUNTED, A RECEIVING ANTENNA ADAPTED TO BE BROUGHT INTO CONTACT WITH SAID MEDIUM, A RECEIVER OSCILLATOR COUPLED TO SAID RECEIVING ANTENNA AND RESPONSIVE TO SIGNALS RECEIVED BY SAID ANTENNA WHEN IN CONTACT WITH SAID MEDIUM, AND COUNT-REGISTERING MECHANISM COUPLED TO THE OUTPUT OF SAID RECEIVER OSCILLATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
APPARATUS FOR COUNTING BACTERIA IN A GROWTH MEDIUM COMPRISING A RADIO FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR AND A RADIATING ANTENNA FOR RADIATING RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY INTO THE GROWTH MEDIUM CONTAINING BACTERIA TO BE COUNTED, A RECEIVING ANTENNA ADAPTED TO BE BROUGHT INTO CONTACT WITH SAID MEDIUM, A RECEIVER OSCILLATOR COUPLED TO SAID RECEIVING ANTENNA AND RESPONSIVE TO SIGNALS RECEIVED BY SAID ANTENNA WHEN IN CONTACT WITH SAID MEDIUM, AND COUNT-REGISTERING MECHANISM COUPLED TO THE OUTPUT OF SAID RECEIVER OSCILLATOR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |