Fluent material handling – with receiver or receiver coacting mea – Plural filling means – For plural receivers simultaneously filled
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-25
2011-01-25
Maust, Timothy L (Department: 3751)
Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting mea
Plural filling means
For plural receivers simultaneously filled
C141S065000, C141S234000, C422S063000, C422S065000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07874324
ABSTRACT:
A rack for preparing samples for analysis is provided. The rack includes a frame, a sliding assembly, a first and a second receptacle mounted in the frame underneath the sliding assembly; and means for selectively connecting each receptacle with a vacuum source. The sliding assembly is mounted for sliding in the frame and is provided with a plate having a plurality of columns for receiving samples through an upper opening of the columns. The sliding assembly is movable between a first position above the first receptacle and a second position above the second receptacle. The sliding assembly is provided with engagement means for a needle, wherein the engagement means are located outside the columns.
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Foley & Lardner LLP
Gilson, Inc.
Maust Timothy L
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