US4176451A
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Blood segment processor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-09-14
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Granted: 1979-12-04
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Expires: 1998-09-14
Abstract
Abstract Blood segment processor for releasing blood from a segmented plastic tube into a test tube. A tubular member is adapted to fit inside a test tube. A cutter is mounted in the tubular member so that a segmented plastic tube containing blood may be inserted in the tubular member and cut, to thereby release the blood into the test tube.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. McMorrow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:45
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/02; B01L3/0289; B01L3/0293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
Means to release blood from a segmented plastic tube into a test tube comprising: a flexible tubular member adapted to fit inside a test tube, and a spur cutter mounted a predetermined distance from the top in said tubular member, whereby a segmented plastic tube containing blood may be inserted in said tubular member and pierced by the spur cutter to punch a hole thereby release the blood into said test tube, without any spillage, the interior wall of the tubular member being shaped to position the segmented tube so that it is pierced by the spur at a central point on the tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
Means to release blood from a segmented plastic tube into a test tube comprising: a flexible tubular member adapted to fit inside a test tube, and a spur cutter mounted a predetermined distance from the top in said tubular member, whereby a segmented plastic tube containing blood may be inserted in said tubular member and pierced by the spur cutter to punch a hole thereby release the blood into said test tube, without any spillage, the interior wall of the tubular member being shaped to position the segmented tube so that it is pierced by the spur at a central point on the tubular member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-12-03 | 1983-06-04 | 1983-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-03 | 1987-06-04 | 1987-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-03 | 1991-06-04 | 1991-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |