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Apparatus for transporting liquids
Assignee: Haemonetics Corp
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Filing: 1969-10-02
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1989-10-02
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for transporting liquids from one area to another while maintained in a predetermined order. Liquids for processing are contained in bottles or plastic pouches which are held in a carrier adapted to be slidably transferred to processing apparatus. The transport dolly is particularly suitable for use in processing human blood.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen Latham Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/1414; A61M5/1415; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0096; A61B50/00; A61B50/10; A61M5/1417
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A transport dolly suitable for moving containers of liquids positioned in predetermined order, comprising in combination: a. movable base means; b. a vertically disposed support post affixed to said base means and movable therewith; c. upper tray assembly means affixed to the upper end of said support post; d. two parallel guide bars depending from and attached to said tray assembly means, said parallel guide bars being on opposite sides of said post; e. carrier assembly means adapted to hold a plurality of liquid containers in a position to deliver liquid therefrom, said carrier assembly having a pair of parallel grooved tracks affixed along the top thereof and adapted for engagement of and sliding movement along one of said guide bars; and f. central tray assembly means affixed to said support post between said base means and said upper tray assembly means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A transport dolly suitable for moving containers of liquids positioned in predetermined order, comprising in combination: a. movable base means; b. a vertically disposed support post affixed to said base means and movable therewith; c. upper tray assembly means affixed to the upper end of said support post; d. two parallel guide bars depending from and attached to said tray assembly means, said parallel guide bars being on opposite sides of said post; e. carrier assembly means adapted to hold a plurality of liquid containers in a position to deliver liquid therefrom, said carrier assembly having a pair of parallel grooved tracks affixed along the top thereof and adapted for engagement of and sliding movement along one of said guide bars; and f. central tray assembly means affixed to said support post between said base means and said upper tray assembly means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A transport dolly in accordance with claim 1 wherein said guide bars have latch means at one end, said latch means being adapted positively to lock said guide bars to the guide bars of equipment arranged to receive said carrier assembly means from said transport dolly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A transport dolly in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tray assembly means has a plurality of supporting pins affixed to one side thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A transport dolly in accordance with claim 1 including bag support assembly means adapted to support at least one bag therefrom, said bag support assembly means being affixed to said support post.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A transport dolly in accordance with claim 1 wherein said carrier assembly means comprises in combination: a. an open-faced rectangular housing; b. a plurality of openings in the bottom of said housing adapted to permit passage of a bottle neck therethrough whereby said bottles are held neck down; and c. a pivotally mounted bottle guard bar extending across the open face of said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A transport dolly in accordance with claim 5 wherein said openings have rubber collars on which the shoulders of said bottles rest.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A transport dolly in accordance with claim 5 wherein the inner wall of said housing has a cushioning member adapted to protect said bottles, and bottle spacing members adapted to maintain the bottles in spaced relationship.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A transport dolly in accordance with claim 5 having label mounting means affixed to the internal wall of said housing above each of said openings, one of said label mounting means being associated with each bottle position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A transport dolly in accordance with claim 1 wherein said carrier assembly means comprises an open-framework structure, that portion of said framework coming in contact with said liquid containers being coated with a resilient cushioning means such as an elastomer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A transport dolly in accordance with claim 9 wherein said open-framework structure forming said carrier assembly means has a bottom which is contoured to permit the shoulders of bottles to rest and be supported thereon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A transport dolly in accordance with claim 9 wherein said open-framework structure forming said carrier assembly means has a plurality of hooks adapted to have plastic pouches suspended therefrom.
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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) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |