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Microbiological testing method and structure therefor
Assignee: DALDE REAGENTS Inc
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Filing: 1961-01-23
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1981-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Brown
- 👤 Jr John N Adam
- 👤 William G Whitney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/321; B65D75/323; C; C12; C12M; C12M23/00; C12M23/02; C12M23/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
IN A MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING METHOD, THE STEPS OF INDIVIDUALLY SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF DRY ABSORBENT ELEMENTS IN A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE OPEN-TOPPED POCKETS OF A MOISTURE-IMPERMEABLE SHEET, SAID ELEMENTS ALL BEING IMPREGNATED WITH THE SAME DRIED CULTURE MEDIUM AND COLORIMETRIC INDICATOR AND EACH BEING IMPREGNATED IWTH DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS AND TYPES OF DRIED ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS, EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS CONTAINING ONLY A SINGLE COLORIMETRIC INDICATOR AND A SINGLE ANTIBACTERIAL AGENT, MOISTENING ALL OF SAID ELEMENTS WITH A BACTERIA-CONTAINING LIQUID, AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER INDIVIDUALLY SEALING ALL OF THE OPENTOPPED POCKETS WITH A TRANSPARENT COVER TO PREVENT EVAPORATION AND CONTAMINATION OF THE CONTENTS THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
IN A MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING METHOD, THE STEPS OF INDIVIDUALLY SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF DRY ABSORBENT ELEMENTS IN A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE OPEN-TOPPED POCKETS OF A MOISTURE-IMPERMEABLE SHEET, SAID ELEMENTS ALL BEING IMPREGNATED WITH THE SAME DRIED CULTURE MEDIUM AND COLORIMETRIC INDICATOR AND EACH BEING IMPREGNATED IWTH DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS AND TYPES OF DRIED ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS, EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS CONTAINING ONLY A SINGLE COLORIMETRIC INDICATOR AND A SINGLE ANTIBACTERIAL AGENT, MOISTENING ALL OF SAID ELEMENTS WITH A BACTERIA-CONTAINING LIQUID, AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER INDIVIDUALLY SEALING ALL OF THE OPENTOPPED POCKETS WITH A TRANSPARENT COVER TO PREVENT EVAPORATION AND CONTAMINATION OF THE CONTENTS THEREOF.
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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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |