Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Patent
1997-08-25
1999-02-09
Beisner, William H.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
4352882, 4352992, 4353041, 4353042, 604416, 356428, 215DIG8, 422102, 422 8205, C12M 124
Patent
active
058693297
ABSTRACT:
The present invention describes a blood culture vial and bottle having an agitation paddle that enhances liquid agitation within the container, when the container is rotated on a turntable instrument. In particular, a flexible paddle is inserted into the container and is slightly oversized to be held in position within the container. In addition, the agitation paddle can have a variety of structures including a star shape or a helix shape.
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Becton Dickinson and Company
Beisner William H.
Fiedler Alan W.
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