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US4297903A
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Liquid transfer valve
Assignee: Beckman Coulter Inc
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Filing: 1980-04-24
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Granted: 1981-11-03
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Expires: 2000-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A liquid transfer valve including movable valve portions. A second valve portion is movable with respect to a first valve portion to allow a probe to extend therethrough to pick up a sample liquid. Upon probe retraction, the second valve portion is movable to a position which allows the sample liquid to be injected into the valve where it is diluted and carried to a remote detector or delivery point.
Inventors
- 👤 Edmund E. Buzza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-03 23:46
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N35/00; G01N35/10; G01N35/1095; G01N35/1097; G01N1/00; G01N1/28; G01N1/38; G01N35/1004; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8158
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A liquid transfer valve for use with a probe, said probe being movable relative to said valve in a plane of travel toward and away from said valve, said valve comprising: a first valve portion including an access port extending through said first valve portion approximately parallel to said plane of travel to allow probe movement therethrough, said first valve portion also including at least one conduit communicating with said access port; and at least one movable valve portion mounted on said first valve portion for relative movement to a pickup position and a delivery position; said movable second valve portion including a clearance hole extending through said movable valve portion approximately parallel to said plane of travel, said clearance hole aligned with said access port in said pickup position to allow probe movement therethrough; and said movable valve portion further including at least one passageway communicating with said access port in said delivery position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A liquid transfer valve for use with a probe, said probe being movable relative to said valve in a plane of travel toward and away from said valve, said valve comprising: a first valve portion including an access port extending through said first valve portion approximately parallel to said plane of travel to allow probe movement therethrough, said first valve portion also including at least one conduit communicating with said access port; and at least one movable valve portion mounted on said first valve portion for relative movement to a pickup position and a delivery position; said movable second valve portion including a clearance hole extending through said movable valve portion approximately parallel to said plane of travel, said clearance hole aligned with said access port in said pickup position to allow probe movement therethrough; and said movable valve portion further including at least one passageway communicating with said access port in said delivery position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said movable valve portion is rotatably mounted on said first valve portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said movable valve portion is movably mounted on said first valve portion such that a liquid tight seal is effected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said conduit is connectible to a source of diluent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 further including a seal mounted within said access port for contact with said probe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
156 words
A liquid transfer valve for use in conjunction with a sample probe, said probe being movable with respect to said valve in a plane of travel toward and away from said valve, said valve comprising: a first valve portion including an access port extending through said first valve portion approximately parallel to said plane of travel to allow probe movement therethrough, said first valve portion also including at least one conduit communicating with said access port; and a second valve portion movably mounted adjacent said first valve portion for movement to a pickup position and a delivery position; said second valve portion including a clearance hole extending through said second valve portion approximately parallel to said plane of travel to allow probe movement therethrough, said clearance hole alignable with said access port in said pickup position; and said second valve portion further including at least one passageway communicating with said access port in said delivery position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
156 words
A liquid transfer valve for use in conjunction with a sample probe, said probe being movable with respect to said valve in a plane of travel toward and away from said valve, said valve comprising: a first valve portion including an access port extending through said first valve portion approximately parallel to said plane of travel to allow probe movement therethrough, said first valve portion also including at least one conduit communicating with said access port; and a second valve portion movably mounted adjacent said first valve portion for movement to a pickup position and a delivery position; said second valve portion including a clearance hole extending through said second valve portion approximately parallel to said plane of travel to allow probe movement therethrough, said clearance hole alignable with said access port in said pickup position; and said second valve portion further including at least one passageway communicating with said access port in said delivery position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said first valve portion includes a seal mounted within said access port for contact with said probe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said second valve portion is rotatably mounted on said first valve portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said second valve portion is slidably mounted relative to said first valve portion.
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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) | 1984-11-02 | 1985-05-04 | 1985-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-02 | 1989-05-04 | 1989-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-02 | 1993-05-04 | 1993-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |