US4325913A
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Reagent probe and method for fabrication thereof
Assignee: Coulter Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1980-10-20
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Granted: 1982-04-20
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Expires: 2000-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A probe for aspirating and dispensing fluids is provided with a concave arcuate termination of the tubular bodywall forming a terminal orifice, in which the tip of the arcuate termination projects inwardly toward the tubular axis; the projection of the tip extends to a position at a distance in the range of approximately 1/4 to about 3/4 of the distance perpendicularly across the outside diameter of the bodywall.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen C. Wardlaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:26
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/02; B01L3/0275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A probe for aspirating and dispensing fluids, comprising: (A) a tubular bodywall having a terminal orifice formed by a substantially arcuate termination of said bodywall which arcuate termination is obliquely concave with respect to the interior of said bodywall; and (B) an inwardly projecting tip formed as the general extremity portion of said arcuate termination, wherein the projection of said tip extends inwardly in relation to said bodywall and the portion of said tip immediately adjacent to the end of said tip has a narrow, flat leading face lying in a plane generally perpendicular to the tubular axis of said bodywall so that said leading face is sufficiently narrow to only partially obstruct axial entry and exit of fluid through said orifice into said bodywall, said leading face being positioned at a distance in the range of about 1/4 to about 3/4 of the distance perpendicularly across the outside diameter of said bodywall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A probe for aspirating and dispensing fluids, comprising: (A) a tubular bodywall having a terminal orifice formed by a substantially arcuate termination of said bodywall which arcuate termination is obliquely concave with respect to the interior of said bodywall; and (B) an inwardly projecting tip formed as the general extremity portion of said arcuate termination, wherein the projection of said tip extends inwardly in relation to said bodywall and the portion of said tip immediately adjacent to the end of said tip has a narrow, flat leading face lying in a plane generally perpendicular to the tubular axis of said bodywall so that said leading face is sufficiently narrow to only partially obstruct axial entry and exit of fluid through said orifice into said bodywall, said leading face being positioned at a distance in the range of about 1/4 to about 3/4 of the distance perpendicularly across the outside diameter of said bodywall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The probe as claimed in claim 1, wherein a commencement end of said arcuate termination forming the end opposing said leading face of said tip is positioned on said bodywall such that the distance from said leading face to said commencement end, as measured along a line parallel to the tubular axis of said bodywall, is within a range of approximately 1 to 2 times the outside diameter of said bodywall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The probe as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said arcuate termination is formed such that a plane perpendicular to said tubular axis makes an angle of at least approximately 20° with all lines tangent to said arcuate termination.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The probe as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3, wherein, said tip includes a beveled outer surface inclined at an angle within a range of approximately 10° to 45° with respect to planes perpendicular to said tubular axis.
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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) | 1985-04-19 | 1985-10-19 | 1986-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-19 | 1989-10-19 | 1990-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-19 | 1993-10-19 | 1994-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |