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Sample injection means

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-12-20
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Granted: 1989-11-14
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Expires: 2008-12-20
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Abstract

Abstract A sample injection device is provided, comprising a vented needle having a body, the body having an upper end and a lower end, a point on the lower end, an injection passageway running axially through the body and communicating between the upper end and the lower end, and a vent passageway, running through the body and communicating between the lower end and the exterior of the body. The upper end of the body is connectable to a valve, and the lower end is connectable to a receptacle for receiving samples.

Inventors

  • 👤 R. Wilson Spencer

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 12:51
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/02; G01N1/10; G01N1/20; G01N1/2035; G01N2001/2064

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 108 words
A sample injection means, comprising a single vented needle having a body, said body having an upper end and a lower end, a needle shaft extending from said lower end, said shaft having a tip thereon, an injection passageway running through said body and communicating between the exterior of said body above said shaft and the exterior of said shaft, and a vent passageway, running through said body and communicating between the exterior of said body above said shaft and the exterior of said shaft, when in use said upper end being connected to a valve and said lower end being connected to a receptacle for receiving samples.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 108 words
A sample injection means, comprising a single vented needle having a body, said body having an upper end and a lower end, a needle shaft extending from said lower end, said shaft having a tip thereon, an injection passageway running through said body and communicating between the exterior of said body above said shaft and the exterior of said shaft, and a vent passageway, running through said body and communicating between the exterior of said body above said shaft and the exterior of said shaft, when in use said upper end being connected to a valve and said lower end being connected to a receptacle for receiving samples.

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Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1992-11-13 1993-05-15 1993-11-14 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1996-11-13 1997-05-15 1997-11-14 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2000-11-13 2001-05-15 2001-11-14 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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