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Sample fluid dispensing apparatus for chemical testing apparatus

Assignee: Hycel Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-21
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-06-21
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Abstract

Abstract A SAMPLE PICK UP AND DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR PICKING UP SAMPLES TO BE TESTED FROM A SAMPLE CONTAINER AND DISCHARGING THEM INTO A PLURALITY OF TESTING CONTAINERS. A WATER FILLED PICK UP AND DISPENSING CONDUIT ACTUATED BY A CYLINDER AND PISTON ASSEMBLY FOR PROVIDING ACCURATE HANDLING OF THE SAMPLES. AN AIR INTERFACE PISTON AND CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CONNECTED TO THE CONDUIT AND CLEANING MEANS CONNECTED TO THE CONDUIT FOR FLUSHING WATER THERETHROUGH THEREBY PREVENTING DILUTION OF THE SAMPLE AND CROSS-CONTAMINATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT SAMPLES. MEANS FOR EXPELLING A PORTION OF THE TEST SAMPLE BACK INTO THE SAMPLE CONTAINER PRIOR TO DISPENSING SAMPLES INTO THE TESTING CONTAINERS TO INSURE CONSTANT DELIVERY OF THE SAMPLES TO THE TESTING CONTAINERS.

Inventors

  • 👤 J Moran

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 20:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N35/00; G01N35/02; G01N35/021

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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) 1976-02-13 1976-08-14 1977-02-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-02-13 1980-08-14 1981-02-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-02-13 1984-08-14 1985-02-13 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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