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US3403006A
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Reinforced capillary structure
Assignee: Beckman Coulter Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-30
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Granted: 1968-09-24
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Expires: 1985-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A Hersch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:59
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/508; B01L3/5082; B01L3/02; B01L2200/00; B01L2200/12; B01L2300/00; B01L2300/08; B01L2300/0832; B01L2300/0838; B01L2300/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A REINFORCED CAPILLARY STRUCTURE COMPRISING: AT LEAST ONE CAPILLARY TUBE EMBEDDED IN A BODY OF METAL HAVING TWO ENDS WITH THE ENDS OF SAID TUBE OPENING AT THE ENDS OF SAID BODY: SAID METAL HAVING A MELTING POINT BELOW THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH SAID CAPILLARY TUBE SUBSTANTIALLY DEFORMS; AND SAID METAL HAVING THE PORPERTY OF EXPANDING UPON SOLIDIFICATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A REINFORCED CAPILLARY STRUCTURE COMPRISING: AT LEAST ONE CAPILLARY TUBE EMBEDDED IN A BODY OF METAL HAVING TWO ENDS WITH THE ENDS OF SAID TUBE OPENING AT THE ENDS OF SAID BODY: SAID METAL HAVING A MELTING POINT BELOW THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH SAID CAPILLARY TUBE SUBSTANTIALLY DEFORMS; AND SAID METAL HAVING THE PORPERTY OF EXPANDING UPON SOLIDIFICATION.
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) | 1971-09-24 | 1972-03-25 | 1972-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-24 | 1976-03-25 | 1976-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-24 | 1980-03-25 | 1980-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |