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Biological fluid sampler

US4569236A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 1983
Grant dateFeb 11, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86566
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sampling device for obtaining a plurality of milk samples from the teats of a cow, the device comprising a body with sockets to receive the ends of tubes connected to teat cups, passages in the body connecting the sockets with individual sample cuvettes and a common valve member for opening or closing the passages between the sockets and the sample cuvettes. An overflow passage is provided upstream of the valve member for disposal of excess milk.

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