US3338795A
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Culture tube rolling machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-13
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1984-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard H Mcbee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:20
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12M; C12M27/00; C12M27/10; C12M27/12; C12M23/00; C12M23/48; C12M23/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A CULTURE TUBE ROLLING MACHINE COMPRISING A SUPPORT, AT LEAST ONE HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED ELONGATED CRADLE MEANS SUPPORTED FROM SAID SUPPORT AND ADAPTED TO CRADLE AN ELONGATED HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED CULTURE TUBE, EACH CRADLE MEANS INCLUDING DRIVE MEANS ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID CULTURE TUBE AND TO ROTATE SAID TUBE ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID SUPPORT COMPRISING A LIQUID RESERVOIR ADAPTED TO HAVE LIQUID OF A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE DISPOSED THEREIN TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, EACH OF SAID CRADLE MEANS INCLUDING MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A CULTURE TUBE ABOVE SAID LIQUID LEVEL, AND SAID DRIVE MEANS INCLUDING MEANS ADAPTED TO CONVEY SOME OF SAID LIQUID ONTO THE OUTER SURFACES OF SAID TUBE, SAID DRIVE MEANS OF EACH OF SAID CRADLE MEANS COMPRISING A HORIZONTAL ROLLER, AT LEAST THE LOWER PERIPHERAL PORTIONS OF SAID ROLLER BEING DISPOSED IN SAID LIQUID, SAID DRIVE ROLLER FUNCTIONING AS A TRANSFER ROLLER AND COMPRISING SAID MEANS ADAPTED TO CONVEY SAID LIQUID ONTO THE OUTER SURFACES OF SAID TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A CULTURE TUBE ROLLING MACHINE COMPRISING A SUPPORT, AT LEAST ONE HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED ELONGATED CRADLE MEANS SUPPORTED FROM SAID SUPPORT AND ADAPTED TO CRADLE AN ELONGATED HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED CULTURE TUBE, EACH CRADLE MEANS INCLUDING DRIVE MEANS ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID CULTURE TUBE AND TO ROTATE SAID TUBE ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID SUPPORT COMPRISING A LIQUID RESERVOIR ADAPTED TO HAVE LIQUID OF A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE DISPOSED THEREIN TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, EACH OF SAID CRADLE MEANS INCLUDING MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A CULTURE TUBE ABOVE SAID LIQUID LEVEL, AND SAID DRIVE MEANS INCLUDING MEANS ADAPTED TO CONVEY SOME OF SAID LIQUID ONTO THE OUTER SURFACES OF SAID TUBE, SAID DRIVE MEANS OF EACH OF SAID CRADLE MEANS COMPRISING A HORIZONTAL ROLLER, AT LEAST THE LOWER PERIPHERAL PORTIONS OF SAID ROLLER BEING DISPOSED IN SAID LIQUID, SAID DRIVE ROLLER FUNCTIONING AS A TRANSFER ROLLER AND COMPRISING SAID MEANS ADAPTED TO CONVEY SAID LIQUID ONTO THE OUTER SURFACES OF SAID TUBE.
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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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |