Attachment and release apparatus for a centrifuge rotor cover

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2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Cooley, Charles E. (Department: 1723)

Imperforate bowl: centrifugal separators

Including means or structure for promoting safety

Reexamination Certificate

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07011618

ABSTRACT:
An attachment and release apparatus for attaching a rotor to a centrifuge drive assembly and for attaching a cover to the rotor. The apparatus includes a knob, a cover wherein the knob has a plunger disposed therein. The apparatus also includes an adapter having detents and a drive spindle having detents. In addition, the apparatus has at least one adapter moveable element retained within a passage located on the knob and least one drive spindle moveable element retained within an additional passage located on the knob. The apparatus also includes a biasing element disposed around one end of the plunger.

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