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US3246559A
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Force feed cuvette
Assignee: Beckman Coulter Inc
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Filing: 1961-12-26
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1981-12-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr George F Clifford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/01; G01N21/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A CUVETTE ASSEMBLY FOR INSERTION INTO OPTICAL ANALYZING APPARATUS HAVING A LIGHT PATH THEREIN, SAID CUVETTE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A TRANSPARENT CUVETTE CHAMBER, BODY MEANS SUPPORTING SAID CHAMBER WITH A PORTION OF SAME ORIENTED TO BE INSERTED INTO SAID LIGHT PATH, A TUBE LEADING INTO THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF SAID CUVETTE AT ONE END AND OPEN TO ATMOSPHERE AT THE OTHER, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TUBE AT THE END OPEN TO ATMOSPHERE, SAID TUBE SUPPORT MEANS BEING SUPPORTED BY SAID BODY MEANS, SAID TUBE SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A FINGER-LIKE MEMBER ADAPTED FOR INSERTION INTO A TEST TUBE, A LONGITUDINAL BORE IN SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A CUVETTE ASSEMBLY FOR INSERTION INTO OPTICAL ANALYZING APPARATUS HAVING A LIGHT PATH THEREIN, SAID CUVETTE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A TRANSPARENT CUVETTE CHAMBER, BODY MEANS SUPPORTING SAID CHAMBER WITH A PORTION OF SAME ORIENTED TO BE INSERTED INTO SAID LIGHT PATH, A TUBE LEADING INTO THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF SAID CUVETTE AT ONE END AND OPEN TO ATMOSPHERE AT THE OTHER, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TUBE AT THE END OPEN TO ATMOSPHERE, SAID TUBE SUPPORT MEANS BEING SUPPORTED BY SAID BODY MEANS, SAID TUBE SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A FINGER-LIKE MEMBER ADAPTED FOR INSERTION INTO A TEST TUBE, A LONGITUDINAL BORE IN SAID
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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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |