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Fluorometer
Assignee: Beckman Coulter Inc
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Filing: 1975-02-24
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1995-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A fluorometer for analyzing a sample by detecting light induced radiation emitted from the sample including apparatus for generating a narrow slit of light in the plane of the sample and transfer apparatus including a light shield having an acutely angled port immediately adjacent the sample for collecting radiation emitted by the sample and transmitting same via a light pipe to a remote detector.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald Lee Klein
- 👤 Richard C. Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:43
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/62; G01N21/63; G01N21/64; G01N21/645; G01N2201/00; G01N2201/08; G01N2201/0806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A fluorometer comprising: means for generating a small area of light of a first bandwidth in a plane of a sample to be analyzed, said sample emitting radiation of a second bandwidth in response to said light striking said sample; transfer means on a side of said plane receiving said light and immediately adjacent said sample for collecting radiation emitted from said sample and for transmitting said radiation to the exclusion of said light to a detector remote from said sample for analysis, said transfer means comprising an opaque light shield including a port immediately adjacent said sample and including a longitudinal axis defining an acute angle with said plane and being dimensioned to receive and collect a sector of the radiation emitted from said sample, and a light pipe mounted in said shield with an acutely angled end in said port to intersect said longitudinal axis and an opposite end remote from said sample and facing said detector; and
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A fluorometer comprising: means for generating a small area of light of a first bandwidth in a plane of a sample to be analyzed, said sample emitting radiation of a second bandwidth in response to said light striking said sample; transfer means on a side of said plane receiving said light and immediately adjacent said sample for collecting radiation emitted from said sample and for transmitting said radiation to the exclusion of said light to a detector remote from said sample for analysis, said transfer means comprising an opaque light shield including a port immediately adjacent said sample and including a longitudinal axis defining an acute angle with said plane and being dimensioned to receive and collect a sector of the radiation emitted from said sample, and a light pipe mounted in said shield with an acutely angled end in said port to intersect said longitudinal axis and an opposite end remote from said sample and facing said detector; and
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
a radiation filter for only passing radiation of said second bandwidth, said filter being located at said opposite end of said light pipe and adjacent said detector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
a radiation filter for only passing radiation of said second bandwidth, said filter being located at said opposite end of said light pipe and adjacent said detector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The fluorometer of claim 1 wherein said light shield includes an opening adjacent said port dimensioned to pass said light from a source to said plane of said sample while stray images in the generating means are blocked by said shield.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The fluorometer of claim 1 wherein said generating means includes aperture means and means for focusing light from a source on a predetermined aperture in said aperture means and means for projecting a sharp image of said predetermined aperture in said plane of said sample.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fluorometer of claim 3 wherein said source is a tungsten filament lamp.
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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) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |