US4162856A
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Agitation apparatus
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1978-01-11
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Granted: 1979-07-31
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Expires: 1998-01-11
Abstract
Abstract An improved apparatus for mixing fluids in sealed containers, such as blood samples in test tubes or the like, is disclosed which includes a support structure on which a motor-driven rotatable mixing disc is mounted. The disc is provided with integral recesses in the shape of the sealed containers to be agitated and is disposed at an angle such that the containers are retained in the recesses by gravity. In the preferred embodiment, the recesses are radially disposed on the disc and are so designed as to receive interchangeably a plurality of lengths of test tubes.
Inventors
- 👤 William W. Bassett
- 👤 Eugene D. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:36
CPC Classifications
B; B04; B04B; B04B5/00; B04B5/04; B04B5/0407; B04B5/0414; B01; B01F; B01F29/00; B01F29/30; B01F29/32; B01F29/321
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An apparatus for the low speed agitation of fluids comprising: rotatable agitating means, said agitating means further comprising, a disc-shaped member having a plurality of recesses in the surface thereof for receiving single containers of fluid to be agitated such that the normally vertically disposed axes of the containers are parallel to the plane of the disc and wherein said recesses are completely open above the plane of said disc such that said containers are retained solely by gravity therein and may be placed therein or removed therefrom during the rotation of said disc; support means for supporting said agitating means at a position such that said containers are retained in said recesses by gravity; and drive means for rotating said disc means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
An apparatus for the low speed agitation of fluids comprising: rotatable agitating means, said agitating means further comprising, a disc-shaped member having a plurality of recesses in the surface thereof for receiving single containers of fluid to be agitated such that the normally vertically disposed axes of the containers are parallel to the plane of the disc and wherein said recesses are completely open above the plane of said disc such that said containers are retained solely by gravity therein and may be placed therein or removed therefrom during the rotation of said disc; support means for supporting said agitating means at a position such that said containers are retained in said recesses by gravity; and drive means for rotating said disc means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said containers are sealed test tubes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said recesses are adapted to receive interchangeably a plurality of sizes of said tubes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said disc is disposed at an angle between approximately 30° and approximately 60° with the horizontal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said angle is 45°.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said recesses are generally radially disposed on said disk and integrally formed therein.
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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) | 1982-07-30 | 1983-01-29 | 1983-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-30 | 1987-01-29 | 1987-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-30 | 1991-01-29 | 1991-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |