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Self-locating sample receptacle having integral identification label
Assignee: Bayer Corp
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Filing: 1970-09-14
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A liquid sample receptacle includes an integral label portion carrying machine-readable indicia identifying the sample source and located substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of a cup portion. The sample receptacle is structured with respect to the turntable unit to properly align the machine-readable indicia for automatic readout.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin Engelhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:19
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N35/00; G01N35/02; G01N35/04; B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/54; B01L3/545; B01L3/5453; G01N35/00584; G01N35/00722; G01N35/00732; G01N2035/00742; G01N2035/00772; G01N35/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
In a liquid sample receptacle for support by a tray, the combination, comprising: a normally upwardly directed vertically elongated cup portion open at the top and having a side wall structure, an upwardly arranged vertically eloNgated plate-like label portion spaced outwardly from a portion of said side wall structure and having the vertical axis thereof substantially parallel to the vertical axis of said cup portion, said label portion having a surface thereof adapted to carry machinereadable indicia which indicia identifies the source of the contents of said cup portion, and a connector portion interconnecting said cup portion and said label portion, said connector portion lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to said vertical axes of said cup portion and said label portion and having an outer margin spaced outwardly from said side wall structure, said label portion being fixedly supported from said outer margin of said connector portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
In a liquid sample receptacle for support by a tray, the combination, comprising: a normally upwardly directed vertically elongated cup portion open at the top and having a side wall structure, an upwardly arranged vertically eloNgated plate-like label portion spaced outwardly from a portion of said side wall structure and having the vertical axis thereof substantially parallel to the vertical axis of said cup portion, said label portion having a surface thereof adapted to carry machinereadable indicia which indicia identifies the source of the contents of said cup portion, and a connector portion interconnecting said cup portion and said label portion, said connector portion lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to said vertical axes of said cup portion and said label portion and having an outer margin spaced outwardly from said side wall structure, said label portion being fixedly supported from said outer margin of said connector portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A liquid sample receptacle as defined in claim 1, wherein: said label portion has the upper margin thereof fixed to said outer margin of said connector portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A liquid sample receptacle as defined in claim 1, wherein said label portion is supported from said connector portion in depending relation thereto, and said label portion has a face thereof opposing said side wall structure of said cup portion and engageable with a vertical surface portion of said tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A liquid sample receptacle as defined in claim 1, wherein the lower extremity of said label portion lies in the same horizontal plane as the lower extremity of said cup portion, the lower extremity of said cup portion being structured to rest on a table surface, and said label portion providing additional support to said cup portion when resting on such table surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A liquid sample receptacle as defined in claim 1, wherein said cup portion has intermediate its upper and lower extremities a circumferentially arranged annular shoulder on the exterior of said side wall structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A liquid sample receptacle as defined in claim 1, wherein said connector portion is wedge-shaped and collars said cup portion, and said label portion is arcuate in horizontal cross section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A liquid sample receptacle as defined in claim 1, wherein said label portion is curved inwardly toward said cup portion in a direction transversely of said label portion, said label portion being joined to said connector portion along one of its curved edges.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A liquid sample receptacle as defined in claim 1, wherein: said label portion and said cup portion are inter-connected adjacent their upper extremities by said connector portion, the lower extremities of said cup portion and said label portion being relatively inclined slightly toward each other, and said connector portion and said label portion being resiliently supported from said cup portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A liquid sample receptacle as defined in claim 2, wherein said face of said label portion has a plurality of tray-engaging ribs thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A liquid sample receptacle as defined in claim 9, wherein said ribs are two in number and are vertically arranged in laterally spaced-apart position.
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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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |