Non-metallic laboratory implement and method of its use
First Claim
1. A method of handling biological samples by means of an implement consisting of a body formed with at least a blade at one end thereof, at least said blade having photoluminescent qualities and is capable of emitting visible light when subjected to ultraviolet light, said method is conducted in darkness under ultraviolet light, the method comprising the steps of:
- positioning said implement in the hand of a user so that at least said blade faces a substance containing said biological samples;
viewing at least said blade emitting visible light;
cutting said biological samples by said blade emitting visible light; and
manipulating said biological samples by said implement.
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Abstract
A laboratory implement consisting of a body formed with at least a blade at one end thereof is used for handling biological samples. The blade is provided with photoluminescent qualities, so as to emit visible light when subjected to ultraviolet light. In the method, the implement is positioned in a hand of the user with the blade facing the biological samples. The samples are cut by the blade in darkness under ultraviolet light, in such a manner that the blade is visible to an operator.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of handling biological samples by means of an implement consisting of a body formed with at least a blade at one end thereof, at least said blade having photoluminescent qualities and is capable of emitting visible light when subjected to ultraviolet light, said method is conducted in darkness under ultraviolet light, the method comprising the steps of:
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positioning said implement in the hand of a user so that at least said blade faces a substance containing said biological samples; viewing at least said blade emitting visible light; cutting said biological samples by said blade emitting visible light; and manipulating said biological samples by said implement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A non-metallic laboratory implement, comprising:
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a body having at least a gripping portion and a blade spaced from each other, said blade positioned at an angle to a longitudinal axis to the gripping portion, a cutting region of the blade facing the gripping portion; and at least one photoluminescent substance is being dispersed within a material medium of at least said blade, so as to make said blade visible under ultraviolet light. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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