US4015941A
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Test tube assembly
Assignee: JMS Co Ltd
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Filing: 1976-01-29
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Granted: 1977-04-05
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Expires: 1996-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A test tube assembly adapted to use for blood test comprising a holding tube, a test tube having a leg extending downwardly, the test tube being disposed in the holding tube and a foot of the leg being in touch with the bottom wall of the holding tube and, a cylindrical spacer disposed between the holding tube and the test tube at the upper part thereof to hold the latter within the holding tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Motoji Kurata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:20
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/508; B01L3/5082; B01L9/00; B01L9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A test tube assembly adapted to be used for blood testing said assembly comprising: a cylindrical holding member; a test tube disposed in said cylindrical holding member; a leg connected to the bottom of said test tube for supporting said test tube within said holding member, said leg having a foot at one end thereof for stabilizing it within said cylindrical holding member, wherein the sum of the lengths of said test tube and said leg is equal to that of said cylindrical holding member; and means for holding said test tube within said cylindrical holding member for eliminating lateral movement of said test tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A test tube assembly adapted to be used for blood testing said assembly comprising: a cylindrical holding member; a test tube disposed in said cylindrical holding member; a leg connected to the bottom of said test tube for supporting said test tube within said holding member, said leg having a foot at one end thereof for stabilizing it within said cylindrical holding member, wherein the sum of the lengths of said test tube and said leg is equal to that of said cylindrical holding member; and means for holding said test tube within said cylindrical holding member for eliminating lateral movement of said test tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A test tube assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said means is a spacer disposed between said cylindrical holding member and said test tube at the upper part thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A test tube assembly as defined in claim 2, wherein said spacer is made of an elastomer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A test tube assembly as defined in claim 1, further including a lid to close an opening of said test tube.
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) | 1980-04-04 | 1980-10-04 | 1981-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-04 | 1984-10-04 | 1985-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-04 | 1988-10-04 | 1989-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |