Measuring and testing – Sampler – sample handling – etc. – Capture device
Patent
1996-11-15
1999-11-16
Noland, Thomas P.
Measuring and testing
Sampler, sample handling, etc.
Capture device
7386332, 7386413, 7386414, 7386417, 73 174, 7386418, B01L 302, G01N 114
Patent
active
059837330
ABSTRACT:
A manual pipette having a cushioned hand grip area and a tip ejector. The ejector is located strategically so that an operator can easily manipulate either the ejector or a pipette fluid plunger which introduces and expels fluid to be sampled. The pipette is ergonomically balanced and designed to prevent operator fatigue. The pipette includes structure for in field calibration and volume variation.
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Hamilton Company
Kreten Bernhard
Noland Thomas P.
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