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Radioactive sample processing apparatus including a closed loop horizontal conveyor system and an elevator positioned beneath the loop for elevating the samples to a detector
Assignee: Laboratory For Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1960-12-19
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1980-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fratantuno Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01T; G01T7/00; G01T7/08; G01N; G01N35/00; G01N35/02; G01N35/04; G01N2035/0401; G01N2035/0406; G01N2035/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
RADIOACTIVE SAMPLE PROCESSING APPARATUS COMPRISING, A FLEXIBLE CLOSED-LOOP CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING A PLURALITY OF RADIOACTIVE SAMPLES IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE, A RADIATION DETECTOR DISPOSED ABOVE SAID CONVEYOR SYSTEM, SAID CONVEYOR BEING ARRANGED TO TRANSPORT SAID SAMPLES SEQUENTIALLY IN SAID HORIZONTAL PLANE TO A POSITION BENEATH SAID DETECTOR, AND AND ELEVATOR DISPOSED BENEATH SAID CONVEYOR SYSTEM, SAID ELEVATOR COMPRISING MEANS FOR LIFTING EACH SAMPLE IN SAID POSITION OFF SAID CONVEYOR SYSTEM UPWARD INTO OPERATIVE JUXTAPOSITION WITH SAID RADIATION DETECTOR, AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID LIFTING MEANS WHEN A SAMPLE IS DISPOSED IN SAID POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |