US4510119A
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Diagnostic test bead transfer apparatus
Assignee: Janssen Biotech Inc
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Filing: 1982-05-07
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Granted: 1985-04-09
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Expires: 2002-05-07
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for transferring beads employed in a radioimmunoassay is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a receptacle tray 30, test tube rack 48 and plurality of test tubes 42. The receptacle tray 30 contains an array of wells 32, which may be marked individually with indicia such as numerals and colors, and two alignment holes 34 and 35. The test tube rack 48 contains an array of columns 51 in a pattern corresponding to that of the wells 32 on tray 30. Test tube rack 48 also contains two alignment pins 52 and 53 for insertion into alignment holes 34, 35. Each of the test tubes 42 are generally cylindrical but have a gradually increasing diameter from bottom to top so that they can be inserted into rack columns 51 with a friction fit.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C. Hevey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:36
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/508; B01L3/5085; B01L3/50853; B01L3/50855; B01L9/00; B01L9/06; B01L9/56; G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/50; G01N33/53; G01N33/5302; G01N33/5304; B01J; B01J2219/00; B01J2219/00274; B01J2219/00277; B01J2219/00457; B01J2219/00459; B01J2219/00468; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S436/00; Y10S436/807; Y10S436/809
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A diagnostic test apparatus for use in an immunoassay, comprising: a. a receptacle tray of resilient material having a plurality of wells for receiving samples, b. said receptacle tray having at the least one pilot hole, c. a test tube rack of resilient material having a plurality of holes for insertion of test tubes, said test tube rack having at least one pin for insertion into the pilot hole of the receptacle tray, d. test tubes of generally cylindrical shape composed of resilient material, said test tubes having a varying outside diameter so as to form a friction fit when pressed into test tube rack, e. indicia of marking of correlating nature present on said test tube rack and receptacle tray, and f. a plunger and precut plugboard means for inserting test tube plugs into several test tubes essentially simultaneously.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A diagnostic test apparatus for use in an immunoassay, comprising: a. a receptacle tray of resilient material having a plurality of wells for receiving samples, b. said receptacle tray having at the least one pilot hole, c. a test tube rack of resilient material having a plurality of holes for insertion of test tubes, said test tube rack having at least one pin for insertion into the pilot hole of the receptacle tray, d. test tubes of generally cylindrical shape composed of resilient material, said test tubes having a varying outside diameter so as to form a friction fit when pressed into test tube rack, e. indicia of marking of correlating nature present on said test tube rack and receptacle tray, and f. a plunger and precut plugboard means for inserting test tube plugs into several test tubes essentially simultaneously.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A diagnostic test apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further characterized by indicia of marking on each test tube plug matching the markings on the test tube rack.
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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) | 1988-04-08 | 1988-10-08 | 1989-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-08 | 1992-10-08 | 1993-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-08 | 1996-10-08 | 1997-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |