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Diagnostic device for a liquid sample
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1975-11-21
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1995-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A diagnostic device for a liquid sample comprising, a receptacle having a cavity containing a culture medium, and means for establishing communication with the sample. The device has pump means for withdrawing and expelling liquid, and valve means for separately establishing communication of the establishing means and the receptacle with the pump means, in order that a liquid sample may be withdrawn by the pump means through the establishing and valve means and expelled by the pump means through the valve means into the receptacle for inoculation of the culture medium.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Libman
- 👤 Frank K. Villari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:42
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/02; B01L3/0203; B01L3/0206; C; C12; C12M; C12M33/00; C12M33/02; C12M33/04; B01L2400/00; B01L2400/06; B01L2400/0633; B01L2400/0644
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A diagnostic device for a source of liquid sample, comprising: an elongated receptacle having a culture medium longitudinally disposed in a generally planar configuration along a wall of the receptacle; pump means connected intermediate the source and receptacle; means in addition to the pump means for directing the sample from the pump means into the receptacle only adjacent one end of said medium for passage along the medium; and an absorbent pad located adjacent the other end of the medium remote from the directing means to capture and retain excess liquid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A diagnostic device for a source of liquid sample, comprising: an elongated receptacle having a culture medium longitudinally disposed in a generally planar configuration along a wall of the receptacle; pump means connected intermediate the source and receptacle; means in addition to the pump means for directing the sample from the pump means into the receptacle only adjacent one end of said medium for passage along the medium; and an absorbent pad located adjacent the other end of the medium remote from the directing means to capture and retain excess liquid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said receptacle includes a plurality of longitudinally aligned culture media, and the directing means directs the sample adjacent one end of the aligned media.
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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) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |