US5817510A
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Device and method for evaluating microorganisms
Assignee: Xechem International Inc
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Filing: 1996-11-13
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Granted: 1998-10-06
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Expires: 2016-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A device for culturing and identifying microorganisms comprising a transparent vessel with a sealable cover, a nutrient substrate carrier that can be coated with a novel growth medium and a method of using the same are disclosed. A plurality of nutrient substrates may be applied to the nutrient substrate carrier and separated into distinct zones so that a variety of microorganisms may be tested for. The method comprises innoculating the nutrient substrate with a liquid sample and incubating the nutrient substrate so that the microorganisms can be identified by visual observation of the color change of the substrate through the transparent vessel.
Inventors
- 👤 Ramesh C. Pandey
- 👤 Swami Nathan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:49
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/508; B01L3/5085; B01L3/50853; B01L3/502; B01L3/5025; C; C12; C12M; C12M23/00; C12M23/02; C12M23/12; C12M23/22; C12M23/38; C12M23/46; C12M41/00; C12M41/30; C12M41/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A device for use in culturing and identifying microorganisms comprising: a base having formed within it a plurality of wells for receiving media and specimens, the base being transparent and having a front end and a back end, a transparent lid for covering the base and the wells therein, the lid having a front end and a back end, an exterior side and an interior side, the lid having means for fluid communication with the wells from the exterior side of the lid to the wells wherein the means for enabling communication in the device is a centrally positioned aperture connected to a plurality of channels, each of the channels extending through the lid to be positioned above each well in the base.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
A device for use in culturing and identifying microorganisms comprising: a base having formed within it a plurality of wells for receiving media and specimens, the base being transparent and having a front end and a back end, a transparent lid for covering the base and the wells therein, the lid having a front end and a back end, an exterior side and an interior side, the lid having means for fluid communication with the wells from the exterior side of the lid to the wells wherein the means for enabling communication in the device is a centrally positioned aperture connected to a plurality of channels, each of the channels extending through the lid to be positioned above each well in the base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the wells in the base are placed within a platform on the base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the front end of the lid engages the front end of the base in only one position to ensure sealing of the device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the plurality of channels radiate from the centrally positioned aperture.
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