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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5374264 | Universal fitting for inoculation receptacles A universal fitting for a receptacle into which an inoculum may be introduced or withdrawn for subsequent examination includes a body portion with a needle for introducing the inoculum into a receptacle or for withdrawing the inoculum from the receptacle.... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5344417 | Universal fitting for inoculation receptacles A universal fitting for a receptacle into which an inoculum may be introduced or withdrawn for subsequent examination includes a body portion with a needle for introducing the inoculum into a receptacle or for withdrawing the inoculum from the receptacle.... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5322609 | Device for detecting electrolytes in liquid samples A biosensor device for detecting electrolytes in liquid samples includes a capillary tube having a lumen extending therethrough. This lumen receives and retains liquid to be sampled for electrolytes. A tube holder is engaged at one end of the tube. This t... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5304149 | Medical device with a lockable needle shield A medical device includes a barrel with proximal and distal ends. A needle extends from the distal end of the barrel and terminates in a point. A shield is coaxially and rotationally mounted on the barrel. This shield is axially movable between a retracte... | 04/19/1994 |
| 4923464 | Percutaneously deliverable intravascular reconstruction prosthesis An intravascular prosthesis comprises a lining rolled upon itself around an axis so that it is introducible into a vascular lumen. An inflatable channel is included for unrolling the lining when the prosthesis is positioned within the lumen so that the li... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4905514 | Method and apparatus for measuring fluid flow A method and apparatus for the measurement of fluid flow through a conduit comprises determining, from one or more measuring elements, a first value related to the velocity of fluid flowing through the conduit. A second value, related to the temperature o... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4859864 | Sensor and method for detecting the presence of air bubbles in liquid An air bubble sensor device comprises a sensor block and a recess in the block for receiving a hollow tube through which liquid flows. The tube has an interior surface and an exterior surface. A light source is arranged in the block to direct light at the... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4845653 | Method of displaying multi-parameter data sets to aid in the analysis of data characteristics The method involves displaying at least three different parameters of particle-related data in multiple two-parameter data fields on a screen for viewing by a user. A position variable cursor is applied to any two-parameter data field and a region of data... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4790653 | Housing for a flow cytometry apparatus with particle unclogging feature A housing for a particle flow-through apparatus comprises a body member having a passageway therethrough including a region through which substantially one particle at a time may pass in a normal direction of flow. An operative plunger is positioned in th... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4759751 | Catheter assembly with air purging feature A catheter assembly comprises a flexible tube having a liquid-receiving lumen therethrough. The tube has a proximal end for receiving liquid into the lumen and has a closed, but penetrable, distal end. The catheter assembly also comprises an adapter which... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4745285 | Multi-color fluorescence analysis with single wavelength excitation A method for determining one or more characteristics of particles using multiple fluorescence analysis comprises directing an incident light beam at the particles under analysis. The particles include at least three fluorescent markers each having differe... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4724508 | Method and apparatus for the continuous corona discharge treatment of the surface of formed articles A method and apparatus for treating the surface of a formed plastic article comprises creating an ionized field and causing air to flow through the field. A formed plastic article is moved through the field and the airflow so that the ionized field circum... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4717655 | Method and apparatus for distinguishing multiple subpopulations of cells A method of distinguishing multiple subpopulations of cells from a single sample of cells of a variety of types comprises labeling particles with two or more marking agents. These particles are marked in a plurality of different pre-selected ratios of the... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4714461 | Catheter assembly with air purging feature A catheter assembly comprises a flexible tube having a liquid-receiving lumen therethrough. The tube has a proximal end for receiving liquid into the lumen and has a closed, but penetrable, distal end. The catheter assembly also comprises an air purging m... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4710635 | Dual laser excitation from single laser source A dual laser excitation apparatus comprises a first laser for providing a first beam of light with a plurality of energy lines. A filter or wavelength disperser is included for dividing the first beam of light into two portions. One of these portions of t... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4705517 | Percutaneously deliverable intravascular occlusion prosthesis An intravascular prosthesis comprises a lining rolled upon itself around an axis so that it is introducible into a vascular lumen. An inflatable channel is included for unrolling the lining when the prosthesis is positioned within the lumen so that the li... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4704891 | Method and materials for calibrating flow cytometers and other analysis instruments A method for calibrating an instrument for using that instrument to obtain at least one light-related signal from particles under analysis comprises directing an incident beam of light at calibration particles having one or more known characteristics rela... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4701664 | Mercury arc lamp suitable for inclusion in a flow cytometry apparatus A mercury arc lamp comprises a glass envelope including a center portion. A cathode and an anode are sealed within the envelope. The internal ends of the cathode and the anode lie in close proximity to each other within the center portion of the envelope.... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4699291 | Package assembly for an article A package assembly for an article comprises first and second housing portions each having a flange around a periphery thereof. The flanges are positioned adjacent to and in engagement with each other. The housing portions together define a compartment. An... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4678752 | Automatic random access analyzer An automated analytical apparatus comprises an introduction station for receiving a plurality of reagent packages. Each package has a plurality of receptacles, at least one of which includes a sample liquid to be analyzed, and at least one of which includ... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4675299 | Self-contained reagent package device and an assay using same A self-contained reagent package device for an assay comprises a support member and a plurality of wells in the support member. All of the wells are capable of retaining liquids therein. At least one of the wells has an aperture at its bottom end for the ... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4662742 | Scatter/fluorescene beam splitter in a flow cytometry apparatus A flow cytometry apparatus for determining one or more characteristics of particles or the like flowing in a liquid stream includes a nozzle for generating a liquid flow stream for moving particles therethrough substantially one at a time. A light source ... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4662885 | Percutaneously deliverable intravascular filter prosthesis An intravascular prosthesis comprises a lining rolled upon itself around an axis so that it is introducible into a vascular lumen. An inflatable channel is included for unrolling the lining when the prosthesis is positioned within the lumen so that the li... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4660971 | Optical features of flow cytometry apparatus A flow cytometry apparatus includes a transparent liquid flow chamber and a nozzle for providing a stream of particles, to be analyzed, through the flow chamber. A light source is provided along with a lens for focusing the light from the source at a regi... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4661913 | Apparatus and method for the detection and classification of articles using flow cytometry techniques This invention concerns a flow apparatus and method for the detection of particles in a sample. Particles are moved, substantially one at a time, in a fluid flow stream. An incident beam of illumination is provided so as to be directed at the particles in... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4634676 | Replica plating device A replica plating device for use with an open-ended container which holds a plurality of cells on a culture medium therein comprises a substantially planar pressing member. A side wall extends upwardly from the pressing member and surrounds same. A skirt ... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4622742 | Disposable safety straight razor A disposable razor comprises a body having a blade end and a handle end. The blade end includes a razor blade edge protruding from one side thereof. The handle end is adapted to be grasped during use of the razor and is separable from the body. Within the... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4619281 | Umbrella with improved wind-up handle An umbrella comprises a cover having open and closed positions. A hollow pole supports the cover. An operative wind-up assembly for selectively opening and closing the cover includes a mechanism mounted on the pole. A cable extends from the wind-up mechan... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4615340 | Sensor assembly suitable for blood gas analysis and the like and the method of use A sensor assembly for electrochemical analysis of a substance comprises a housing and electrodes for sensing selective gases and ions within the housing. A sampler is associated with the housing for introducing the substance to be analyzed into the housin... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4609286 | Dispersion prism for separation of wavelengths of spectrally rich light in a flow cytometry apparatus A flow cytometry apparatus for determining one or more characteristics of particles or the like flowing in a liquid stream includes a nozzle for generating a liquid flow stream for moving particles therethrough substantially one at a time. A light source ... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4608231 | Self-contained reagent package device for an assay A self-contained reagent package device for an assay comprises a support member and a plurality of wells in the support member. All of the wells are capable of retaining liquids therein. One of the wells has on its interior surfaces an immunoreactive subs... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4604246 | Combination humidifier/water distiller A combination humidifier/water distiller apparatus comprises a container for holding tap water. A heater is provided for heating tap water in the container to a vaporized state. A condenser, positioned over the container, condenses the vaporized tap water... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4600302 | Flow cytometry apparatus with uniform incoherent light excitation A flow cytometry apparatus for determining one or more characteristics of particles or the like flowing in a liquid stream includes a nozzle for generating a liquid flow stream for moving particles therethrough substantially one at a time. An arc lamp pro... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4599895 | Method and apparatus for measuring fluid flow An apparatus for the measurement of fluid flow through a conduit comprises at least one thermally sensitive element capable of producing a measurement value related to temperature located within the conduit. This element is exposed to the flow of fluid th... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4555046 | Pouring spout for a container and a container assembly including same A pouring spout for a container, particularly for decantation by pouring, of a liquid phase from the container and formed with a fluid passageway having a screen disposed therein for the removal of solids from the liquid being poured from the container. A... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4555336 | Pour spout for container with improved pouring feature A pouring spout for a container, particularly for decantation by pouring, of a liquid phase from the container and formed with a fluid passageway having a screen angularly disposed therein for the removal of solids from the liquid being poured from the co... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4555341 | Pour spout for a container with improved screening feature A pouring spout for a container, particularly for decantation by pouring, of a liquid phase from the container and formed with a fluid passageway having a screen disposed therein for the removal of solids from the liquid being poured from the container. T... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4545677 | Prismatic beam expander for light beam shaping in a flow cytometry apparatus A flow cytometry apparatus for determining characteristics of cells or the like flowing in a liquid stream includes a nozzle for generating a liquid flow path for moving cells therethrough substantially one at a time. A light source, such as a laser, prov... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4538733 | Particle sorter with neutralized collection wells and method of using same An apparatus for sorting particles comprises a nozzle or the like for forming discrete droplets of particles from a flowing liquid stream containing those particles. A detector is provided for detecting particles in the stream. A charging electrode, respo... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4526276 | Apparatus and method for sorting particles by gas actuation An apparatus for sorting particles comprises a nozzle or the like for producing a stream of particles, such as cells, in a liquid flow. The particles are analyzed as they are flowing to detect different parameters thereof. A hollow inner tube and a concen... | 07/02/1985 |
