US4228922A
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Apparatus for injecting a desired volume of liquid in liquid and gas-liquid chromatography
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-23
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Granted: 1980-10-21
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Expires: 1998-10-23
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for liquid and gas-liquid chromatography, comprising a microliter syringe and a tubular holder wherein the syringe can be inserted. The holder is equipped with a spring system capable of moving a plunger of the syringe rapidly and a start button system capable of unlocking the locked spring.
Inventors
- 👤 Ryuzo Takeshita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:24
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/02; B01L3/021; B01L3/0217; B01L3/022; G; G01; G01N; G01N30/00; G01N30/02; G01N30/04; G01N30/16; G01N30/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
277 words
An apparatus for injecting a desired volume of a liquid in liquid and gas-liquid chromatography comprising: a tubular holder defining a lengthwise recess in a wall of an upper part, a cylindrical shell-shaped cover extending over the upper part; a syringe positioned within said holder comprising, a needle joined to said syringe protruding outwardly from one end of said holder, a plunger head movable inside said holder longitudinally, said head having pins and guide knobs extending therefrom and a capacity scale formed in a side surface of said syringe; driving means positioned within said holder behind said plunger, said driving means including a push piece lying in contact with said plunger head said push piece having a protuberant pin, guide knobs, and guide knob pins attached to said push piece and a spring inserted between said push piece and the other end of said holder; a window formed in a side surface of the part of said holder containing said syringe so as to read said capacity scale of said syringe; first slots formed in side surfaces of said holder, said guide knobs protruding from sides of said push piece and said plunger head through said first slots; a start button disposed at one end of said recess; a lever arranged in said recess a portion of which is held in contact with said start button; and a mechanism locking said push piece in an urged position and including a flat spring arranged in contact with the other end of said lever in said recess and an hole provided in a flat portion of said flat spring and engaging with said protuberant pin of said push piece.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
277 words
An apparatus for injecting a desired volume of a liquid in liquid and gas-liquid chromatography comprising: a tubular holder defining a lengthwise recess in a wall of an upper part, a cylindrical shell-shaped cover extending over the upper part; a syringe positioned within said holder comprising, a needle joined to said syringe protruding outwardly from one end of said holder, a plunger head movable inside said holder longitudinally, said head having pins and guide knobs extending therefrom and a capacity scale formed in a side surface of said syringe; driving means positioned within said holder behind said plunger, said driving means including a push piece lying in contact with said plunger head said push piece having a protuberant pin, guide knobs, and guide knob pins attached to said push piece and a spring inserted between said push piece and the other end of said holder; a window formed in a side surface of the part of said holder containing said syringe so as to read said capacity scale of said syringe; first slots formed in side surfaces of said holder, said guide knobs protruding from sides of said push piece and said plunger head through said first slots; a start button disposed at one end of said recess; a lever arranged in said recess a portion of which is held in contact with said start button; and a mechanism locking said push piece in an urged position and including a flat spring arranged in contact with the other end of said lever in said recess and an hole provided in a flat portion of said flat spring and engaging with said protuberant pin of said push piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus for injecting a desired volume of a liquid in liquid and gas-liquid chromatography according to claim 1, wherein a hard pipe which has a smooth inner surface is snugly inserted in said holder, and said pipe is formed with a window and slots which have the same shapes as those of said window and said first slots of said holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus for injecting a desired volume of a liquid in liquid and gas-liquid chromatography according to claim 1, including a compression spring for pushing up one end of said lever is contained in opposition to a lower member of said start button.
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) | 1983-10-21 | 1984-04-21 | 1984-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-21 | 1988-04-21 | 1988-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-21 | 1992-04-21 | 1992-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |