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US3921369A
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Sensitivity disk dispenser
Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Co
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Filing: 1975-01-10
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1995-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A device is provided for dispensing sensitivity disks from cartridge rolls to a receptacle provided with wells for receiving the disks. The device comprises a housing having surfaces defining a base for receiving the receptacle. A first plate is fixed within the housing with openings offset from the receptacle wells when the receptacle is in a first position and aligned with the receptacle wells when the receptacle is in a second position. The first plate further includes wiper means affixed to the plate extending into the openings. The device further includes a second plate disposed for movement within the housing interposed between the first plate and the base. The second plate has openings in alignment with the receptacle wells when the receptacle is in the first position. Means affixed to the second plate engage with a portion of the receptacle so that when the receptacle is shifted to the second position the second plate moves with the receptacle. The device further includes a third plate affixed to the second plate for movement therewith. The third plate includes tubular openings therein in alignment with the first plate openings for supporting a cartridge roll.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas B Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-07 22:09
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12M; C12M99/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A device for dispensing a sensitivity disk from a cartridge roll to a receptacle provided with a predetermined area for receiving the disk, said device comprising: a housing; surfaces on said housing defining a base for receiving said receptacle; a first plate disposed within said housing parallel to and spaced apart from said base, an opening in said plate, said opening being offset from said receptacle area when said receptacle is positioned on said base in a first position and aligned with said area when said receptacle is positioned on said base in a second position and wiper means affixed to said plate extending into said opening; a second plate disposed for movement within said housing interposed between said first plate and said base, an opening in said second plate in alignment with said receptacle area when a receptacle is positioned on said base in said first position; means affixed to said second plate for engagement with a portion of said receptacle when said receptacle is positioned on said base in said first position whereby when said receptacle is shifted to said second position, said second plate moves with said receptacle; and, a third plate affixed to said second plate for movement therewith, said third plate including a tubular opening therein in alignment with said first plate opening for supporting a cartridge roll.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
223 words
A device for dispensing a sensitivity disk from a cartridge roll to a receptacle provided with a predetermined area for receiving the disk, said device comprising: a housing; surfaces on said housing defining a base for receiving said receptacle; a first plate disposed within said housing parallel to and spaced apart from said base, an opening in said plate, said opening being offset from said receptacle area when said receptacle is positioned on said base in a first position and aligned with said area when said receptacle is positioned on said base in a second position and wiper means affixed to said plate extending into said opening; a second plate disposed for movement within said housing interposed between said first plate and said base, an opening in said second plate in alignment with said receptacle area when a receptacle is positioned on said base in said first position; means affixed to said second plate for engagement with a portion of said receptacle when said receptacle is positioned on said base in said first position whereby when said receptacle is shifted to said second position, said second plate moves with said receptacle; and, a third plate affixed to said second plate for movement therewith, said third plate including a tubular opening therein in alignment with said first plate opening for supporting a cartridge roll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The device in accordance with claim 1 further comprising limiting means affixed to said housing for engagement with said second plate for limiting the movement of said second plate between a first position corresponding to said receptacle first position and a second position corresponding to said receptAcle first position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device in accordance with claim 1 further comprising spring means disposed within said housing bearing on said second plate biased to urge said second plate to said first position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device in accordance with claim 1 further comprising lock means for locking a cartridge in said third plate tubular opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device in accordance with claim 1 wherein each of said first, second and third plates contain a plurality of openings therein aligned to receive and dispense a plurality of disks onto a plurality of predetermined areas of an associated receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
The device in accordance with claim 4 wherein said cartridge comprises: an elongated cylindrical member having an open bottom end, a strap extending across said open bottom end, and a pair of flanges spaced above said bottom end extending transversely to said cartridge axis; and said locking means includes a slot disposed in said second plate for receiving said cartridge strap, said slot being aligned with said first plate opening when said receptacle is in said first position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device in accordance with claim 1 further comprising camming surface means directed toward said base affixed to said plate extending into said opening opposite said wiper means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
95 words
The device in accordance with claim 6 wherein said locking means further comprises a cover plate disposed over said third plate and having an opening therein in alignment with said tubular opening and a locking plate disposed for movement between said third plate and said cover plate, said locking plate being shiftable between a first position providing a clear passage between said cover plate opening and tubular opening and a second position wherein portions of the passage between said cover plate opening and tubular opening are blocked off whereby said cartridge flanges may be captured.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
227 words
In combination: a receptacle comprising a flat member having a plurality of recessed wells for receiving a sensitivity disk and a supply of inoculum and a dispenser, said dispenser including: a housing; surfaces on said housing defining a base for receiving said receptacle; a first plate disposed within said housing parallel to and spaced apart from said base, an opening in said plate, said opening being offset from said receptacle area when said receptacle is positioned on said base in a first position and aligned with said area when said receptacle is positioned on said base in a second position and wiper means affixed to said plate extending into said opening; a second plate disposed for movement within said housing interposed between said first plate and said base, an opening in said second plate in alignment with said receptacle area when a receptacle is positioned on said base in said first position; means affixed to said second plate for engagement with a portion of said receptacle when said receptacle is positioned on said base in said first position whereby when said receptacle is shifted to said second position, said second plate moves with said receptacle; and, a third plate affixed to said second plate for movement therewith, said third plate including a tubular opening therein in alignment with said first plate opening for supporting a cartridge roll.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
227 words
In combination: a receptacle comprising a flat member having a plurality of recessed wells for receiving a sensitivity disk and a supply of inoculum and a dispenser, said dispenser including: a housing; surfaces on said housing defining a base for receiving said receptacle; a first plate disposed within said housing parallel to and spaced apart from said base, an opening in said plate, said opening being offset from said receptacle area when said receptacle is positioned on said base in a first position and aligned with said area when said receptacle is positioned on said base in a second position and wiper means affixed to said plate extending into said opening; a second plate disposed for movement within said housing interposed between said first plate and said base, an opening in said second plate in alignment with said receptacle area when a receptacle is positioned on said base in said first position; means affixed to said second plate for engagement with a portion of said receptacle when said receptacle is positioned on said base in said first position whereby when said receptacle is shifted to said second position, said second plate moves with said receptacle; and, a third plate affixed to said second plate for movement therewith, said third plate including a tubular opening therein in alignment with said first plate opening for supporting a cartridge roll.
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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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |