Sample manipulation tools
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United States of America Patent
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Jul 13, 2021
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Mar 7, 2018
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Dec 4, 2015
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Abstract
Sample manipulating tools may comprise a handle portion and a tool portion. A sample spreading tool may comprise a head connected to the handle portion by a pivot connection permitting at least pivotal movement of the tool portion with respect to the handle portion. The head may comprise a perimeter section and a bridge section. Another sample spreading tool may comprise a central element and at least two loop segments connected to the central element with each loop segment having a substantially arcuate shape. A sample picking tool may have a loop section forming a reservoir for receiving a liquid sample and a hook portion fixed to the loop section, with a first end fixed to the loop portion and a second end being a free end. A sample scraping tool may comprise a mounting structure to receive a pipette and a scraper structure having a scraping edge.
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- 2018 Application Filing Year
- B01L Class
- 1932 Applications Filed
- 1196 Patents Issued To-Date
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