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Lift and mount apparatus
US8950604B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8950604-B2 |
| Application number | US-83724510-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | Jul 17, 2009 |
| Publication date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
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The present invention provides devices, apparatuses, and systems for lifting and mounting of clinical- and research-related equipment. In particular, the present invention provides a lift and mount system for mass spectrometers (e.g., for time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometers (MS)).
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The invention claimed is: 1. A system comprising: (a) a device, wherein said device comprises sensitive and/or delicate precision elements, and wherein said device is selected from the group consisting of a mass spectrometer, a chromatograph, a scintillation counter, a microscope system, and a spectrometer; and (b) an apparatus, wherein said apparatus comprises (i) a mounting assembly comprising: A) one or more device engagement members configured to stably support and engage s…
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- What does patent US8950604B2 cover?
- The present invention provides devices, apparatuses, and systems for lifting and mounting of clinical- and research-related equipment. In particular, the present invention provides a lift and mount system for mass spectrometers (e.g., for time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometers (MS)).
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Drader Jared J, Hofstadler Steven A, Gutierrez Jose R, and 4 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B66C5/04. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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