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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 11, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Raymond E O'Bear, Granite City, IL (US);
Bruno Colin, Marcy L'Etoile, FR;
G R Tegeler, Hazelwood, MO (US);
John L Staples, Florissant, MO (US);
Assignee:
bio Merieux, Inc., Hazelwood, MO (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12M / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
422102 ; 4352884 ;
Abstract
An improved sample card is provided. The improved card, typically used in biochemical analysis, achieves high sample well capacity and improved fluid flow, including by means of a plurality of through-channels which route the fluid flow of samples along both the front and back surfaces of the card. Elevated bubble traps are provided, as are integral interrupt slots for sensing card position and alignment. A bezeled leading edge facilitates insertion.