Motorized turntable for petri dish
US7105338B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M23/10
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Improvements to turntables that facilitate inoculation of petri dishes. In one embodiment, the present invention is a motorized turntable for a petri dish that allows the user to use both hands for inoculation of the petri dish. In another embodiment, the present invention features an improved upper plate for a petri dish turntable that allows the user to more easily remove the petri dish from the upper plate after inoculation. In another embodiment, the present invention provides an apparatus for rotating a conventional turntable for petri dishes.
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