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Light beam guided liquid delivery device
US9782769B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9782769-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313955789-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Publication date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
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A light beam guided liquid delivery device, including: a liquid delivery device; a light beam generator; and a bracket coupling the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device such that a beam of light is selectively delivered approximate to a tip of the liquid delivery device. The bracket couples the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device at a first attachment point. The bracket includes one or more hinges at the first attachment point for varying the orientation of the light beam generator. Optionally, the bracket also couples the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device at a second contact point. The bracket includes a support member at the second contact point for varying the orientation of the light beam generator. Optionally, the support member is translatable with respect to the one or more hinges along a length of the bracket.
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What is claimed is: 1. A light beam guided liquid delivery device, comprising: a liquid delivery device for selectively drawing in and expelling a liquid from an aperture of a tip thereof; a light beam generator for selectively delivering a beam of light; a bracket comprising a snap ring, a hinge portion, and a light beam generator retention structure pivotably coupling the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device such that the beam of light is selectively delivered approximate to the tip of the liquid delivery device; and a support member coupled to the light beam generator retention structure that contacts the liquid delivery device and is translatable along a length of the light beam generator retention structure. 2. The light beam guided liquid delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the support member is adjustable in height. 3. A method for providing a light beam guided liquid delivery device, comprising: providing a liquid delivery device for selectively drawing in and expelling a liquid from an aperture of a tip thereof; providing a light beam generator for selectively delivering a beam of light; providing a bracket comprising a snap ring, a hinge portion, and a light beam generator retention structure pivotably coupling the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device such that the beam of light is selectively delivered approximate to the tip of the liquid delivery device; and providing a support member coupled to the light beam generator retention structure that contacts the liquid delivery device and is translatable along a length of the light beam generator retention structure. 4. The method for providing the light beam guided liquid delivery device of claim 3 , wherein the support member is adjustable in height.
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Nonresilient fastener · CPC title
- F21V33/0084Primary
Hand tools; Toolboxes · CPC title
Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure · CPC title
guided by light, e.g. laser pointers · CPC title
- B01L3/021Primary
Pipettes, i.e. with only one conduit for withdrawing and redistributing liquids · CPC title
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- What does patent US9782769B2 cover?
- A light beam guided liquid delivery device, including: a liquid delivery device; a light beam generator; and a bracket coupling the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device such that a beam of light is selectively delivered approximate to a tip of the liquid delivery device. The bracket couples the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device at a first attachment point. The bra…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Carr David A, Weller Jennifer W, Univ North Carolina Charlotte
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F21V33/0084. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Oct 10 2017 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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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).