Sliding hinges and related methods and devices suitable for apparatus for automated evaluation of microorganism growth in test samples

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9332842
APP PUB NO 20130257238A1
SERIAL NO

13800056

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Devices and systems include housing members with sliding hinges that allow straight linear outward extension before allowing the front housing member to pivot open provide access to interiors for service using smaller footprints and/or without disrupting abutting instrument operation.

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BIOMERIEUX INC515 S COLOROW DRIVE SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108

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Fanning, Mark Joseph Florissant, US 34 1009
Guerra, Lawrence Mission, US 15 289
Herron, Michael A Overland Park, US 22 794
Smith, Kent C St. Charles, US 1 16

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