US4131370A
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Micro stirrer
Assignee: TEMTRON ELECTRONICS Ltd
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Filing: 1977-04-01
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Granted: 1978-12-26
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Expires: 1997-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A small magnet for stirring a cuvette is disclosed and the means by which the small magnet is rotated within the cuvette without any mechanical connection. Thus solutions within the cuvette may be measured and monitored, if necessary, in the total absence of daylight which reduces the impact of noise on sensors commonly used when spectrophotometric and spectroflourometric studies of solutions within the cuvette are performed.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel L. W. Lawrence
- 👤 Surinder S. Latti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/01; G01N21/03; B; B01; B01F; B01F33/00; B01F33/45; B01F35/00; B01F35/20; B01F35/21; G01N2021/0346
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A micro stirrer for stirring the solution within a cuvette comprising: (a) a longitudinal magnetic member freely mounted within the cuvette and adapted to rotate in response to a magnetic field; (b) four coils lying in the same plane each orthoginally placed relative to adjacent coils and said coils placed below the exterior of the cuvette; and, (c) means for energizing, sequentially, each of the said coils momentarily with a square wave form whereby a rotational magnetic field is created by the coils, a portion of the magnetic field extending upwardly into the cuvette to influence the magnetic member and to thereby impart rotation to the member in response to the magnetic field, the rotating member stirring the contents of the cuvette.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A micro stirrer for stirring the solution within a cuvette comprising: (a) a longitudinal magnetic member freely mounted within the cuvette and adapted to rotate in response to a magnetic field; (b) four coils lying in the same plane each orthoginally placed relative to adjacent coils and said coils placed below the exterior of the cuvette; and, (c) means for energizing, sequentially, each of the said coils momentarily with a square wave form whereby a rotational magnetic field is created by the coils, a portion of the magnetic field extending upwardly into the cuvette to influence the magnetic member and to thereby impart rotation to the member in response to the magnetic field, the rotating member stirring the contents of the cuvette.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The stirrer as claimed in claim 1 wherein the magnetic member is coated with an inert non-magnetic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The stirrer as claimed in claim 1 wherein the magnetic member is stainless steel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
The stirrer as claimed in claim 1 wherein the magnetic member is a permanent magnet affixed to a member having a continuous cylindrical outer surface and positioned therein with its magnetic poles thereof diametric to the longitudinal axis of said cylindrical surface of said member, and means on the said member for causing turbulence to the solution as said member is rotated by the permanent magnet in response to the migrating magnet field.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
A plurality of adjacent micro stirrers as claimed in claim 1 each micro stirrer stirring a separate and independent solution within its own individual cuvette and means including a source of energy and sensors therefore so that energy from the source extends through each cuvette to individual sensors and the solutions within the cuvettes as stirred can be individually monitored.
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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) | 1981-12-25 | 1982-06-26 | 1982-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-25 | 1986-06-26 | 1986-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-25 | 1990-06-26 | 1990-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |