Sliding hinges and related methods and devices suitable for apparatus for automated evaluation of microorganism growth in test samples

US9332842B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BIOMÉRIEUX · US

Inventors

• Michael A. Herron · Overland Park, US
• Lawrence E. Guerra · Mission, US
• Kent C. Smith · Holden, US
• Mark Joseph Fanning · Florissant, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 13, 2013
• Grant date: May 10, 2016
• Expiry date: Apr 7, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E05Y2999/00
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Devices and systems include housing members with sliding hinges that allow straight linear outward extension before allowing the front housing member to pivot open provide access to interiors for service using smaller footprints and/or without disrupting abutting instrument operation.