US3701201A
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Microscope slide dryer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-10
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1991-02-10
Abstract
Abstract The dryer of the present invention comprises a substantially rectangular housing open at its front end and its rear wall is provided with one or more openings for the ingress of air. The front end is adapted to receive and hold in locked position a microscope slide tray, the locking being provided by a pair of slidably mounted legs carried by the front ends of the housing side walls. The upper ends of the legs are attached to a transverse shield. An electric fan is mounted in the rear portion of the housing and an electric light bulb, or other suitable heat source, is mounted in the upper portion of the front portion of the housing. A transverse heat and air baffle or shield is mounted intermediate the bulb and top of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Drury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:12
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B9/00; F26B9/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A dryer for microscopic slides comprising a substantially rectangular shaped housing open at the front end thereof and enclosed by the other walls thereof, a fan means within the rear portion of said housing for causing air to flow outwardly through the open front end thereof, electrical resistance heating means within the front portion of said housing and positioned intermediate the top and bottom walls of the housing and so as to be in the air stream produced by said fan means, a slide receptacle positioned below and outwardly of said heating means so as to receive radiant heat from said heating means and be contacted by air heated by said heating means, And a pair of legs slidably mounted on the front end of said housing and adapted, when in downwardly extended position, to secure said slide receptacle in desired position below and outwardly of said heating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A dryer for microscopic slides comprising a substantially rectangular shaped housing open at the front end thereof and enclosed by the other walls thereof, a fan means within the rear portion of said housing for causing air to flow outwardly through the open front end thereof, electrical resistance heating means within the front portion of said housing and positioned intermediate the top and bottom walls of the housing and so as to be in the air stream produced by said fan means, a slide receptacle positioned below and outwardly of said heating means so as to receive radiant heat from said heating means and be contacted by air heated by said heating means, And a pair of legs slidably mounted on the front end of said housing and adapted, when in downwardly extended position, to secure said slide receptacle in desired position below and outwardly of said heating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the upper ends of said slidable legs are attached to a transverse and horizontally disposed shield which, upon the said legs being extended downwardly so as to engage said slide tray functions as a forward extension of the top wall of said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein a shield is transversely mounted intermediate said heating means and the top wall of said housing so as to function as a heat shield for said top wall and direct air over said heating element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the rear wall of said housing is perforated to provide for entry of air thereinto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein each end of said slide receptacle is provided with a notch which is engaged by the lower end of each of said slidable legs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein the front portion of the bottom wall of said housing is provided with raised edges which prevent the escape from the dryer of any liquid which may drip from the slides.
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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |