Portable shaker for use with water bath
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United States of America Patent
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May 28, 1996
Issued Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Jun 7, 1995
filing date -
Dec 24, 1991
priority date (Note) -
Expired
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Abstract
A portable shaker which can be adapted to be attached to a wide variety of water baths. The portable shaker apparatus of the present invention can be removed from one water bath and moved to another water bath to allow the user to avoid the expense of purchasing multiple baths. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a removable transport cage assembly which can be inserted into a water bath; means for generating reciprocating motion; means for communicating said reciprocating motion to said support assembly and means for releasably securing said support means to the water bath container. The transport cage used in the preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a frame assembly which is inserted into the water bath and is releasably secured therein. The frame comprises a mounting apparatus which can be adapted to fit a wide variety of water baths. In addition, the frame can be adjusted vertically to accommodate a wide variety of sizes of specimen containers. The means for generating reciprocating motion comprises a cam assembly which is driven by an electric motor.
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