US3401087A
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Method for conducting microbiological diffusion assays
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1966-02-16
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Granted: 1968-09-10
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Expires: 1986-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert R Kuzel
- 👤 Henry F Coffey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:29
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12Q; C12Q1/00; C12Q1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
IN A METHOD OF PERFORMING A MICROBIOLOGICAL ASSAY, THE STEPS COMPRISING: COATING A FLAT MEMBER WITH A LAYER OF AN INOCULATED NUTRIENT COMPOSITION, PLACING A TEST SOLUTION INTO AN OPEN-ENDED RECEPTACLE, INVERTING THE COATED MEMBER ONTO THE OPEN END OF THE RECEPTACLE WHEREBY THE RECEPTACLE ADHERES THERETO, AND UPRIGHTING THE COATED MEMBER WITH THE RECEPTACLE CONTAINING THE TEST SOLUTION LYING THEREON IN INVERTED POSITION WITH THE TEST SOLUTION IN CONTACT WITH THE INOCULATED NUTRIENT SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
IN A METHOD OF PERFORMING A MICROBIOLOGICAL ASSAY, THE STEPS COMPRISING: COATING A FLAT MEMBER WITH A LAYER OF AN INOCULATED NUTRIENT COMPOSITION, PLACING A TEST SOLUTION INTO AN OPEN-ENDED RECEPTACLE, INVERTING THE COATED MEMBER ONTO THE OPEN END OF THE RECEPTACLE WHEREBY THE RECEPTACLE ADHERES THERETO, AND UPRIGHTING THE COATED MEMBER WITH THE RECEPTACLE CONTAINING THE TEST SOLUTION LYING THEREON IN INVERTED POSITION WITH THE TEST SOLUTION IN CONTACT WITH THE INOCULATED NUTRIENT SURFACE.
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) | 1971-09-10 | 1972-03-11 | 1972-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-10 | 1976-03-11 | 1976-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-10 | 1980-03-11 | 1980-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |