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US3784448A
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Diagnostic device
Assignee: F Hoffmann La Roche AG
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Filing: 1972-05-25
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-05-25
Abstract
Abstract Compartmented tube containing pre- prepared culture media for the differential identification of microorganisms, particularly, organisms of the family Enterobacteriaceae. The improvement comprises inserting a rigid member into the device after innoculation is effected, said rigid member being preferentially provided by severing a scored innoculation wire rod which extends through the tube. It further comprises the use of a material to overlay the media which biochemically reacts under anaerobic conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 T Cekoric
- 👤 P Yananton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:56
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12M; C12M41/00; C12M41/30; C12M41/36; C12M23/00; C12M23/02; C12M23/08; C12M23/34; C12M41/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/801
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
29 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein any media which biochemically reacts under anaerobic conditions is coated with a nonporous, pliable material which is solid below about 50* C.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as in claim 2 wherein the material coated on the media is a wax.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as in claim 3 wherein the distance between the innoculation end and the scored portion is slightly greater than the said sum and any said compartment which contains a medium which biochemically reacts under anaerobic conditions being disposed adjacent the handle end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device as in claim 4 wherein the innoculation member is a wire rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device as contained in claim 5 wherein the said compartments are of equal dimensions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |