Disc dispensing device, tubular container for use in such a disc dispensing device and method of dispensing discs
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United States of America Patent
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Mar 31, 2015
Grant Date -
Nov 1, 2012
app pub date -
Apr 27, 2012
filing date -
Apr 29, 2011
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Abstract
Disc dispensing device for dispensing discs impregnated with antibiotics onto a culture dish. The device comprises a stationary support on which a magazine is removably mounted. The magazine holds a plurality of tubular containers each containing a stack of discs to be dispensed. A moving means moves one disc from a bottom end of a tubular container to a pick-up position. From the pick-up position a transfer means picks up said one disc and transfers it to the culture dish where it is dispensed. The removable culture dish is supported by a moveable carriage which is mounted on the stationary support. The carriage is moveable relative to the magazine from a starting position to an operating position and vice versa. Control means control the operation of the device. The plurality of tubular containers is rotatable around a magazine center under control of the control means.
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International Classification(s)
- 2012 Application Filing Year
- C12M Class
- 668 Applications Filed
- 452 Patents Issued To-Date
- 67.67 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 1 Citation Count
- C12M Class
- 19.45 % this patent is cited more than
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| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
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| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Sep 30, 2026 |
