Locking structure for securing a fluid transfer tube
CA 2234131 C · Owner: Tegeler, Garry R. · Inventors: Tegeler, Garry R.; Smith, Kent
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A test sample card is provided with a locking feature for achieving a positive, locking engagement with a transfer tube that conducts fluid into the interior of the test sample card. The locking feature consists of a tubular channel inwardly disposed from the fluid intake port that has an inner annular rim defining a restriction. The annular rim is of a reduced diameter relative to the diameter of the transfer tube. A recessed region is positioned inwardly from the restriction that has an opening in one of the surfaces of the card body. When the transfer tube is inserted into the tubular channel the first end is forced past the restriction into the recessed region with the annular rim, …
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- Filed April 3, 1998 and granted August 8, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 3, 2018.
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