Patent ID: 6245559
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: C12M

Abstract:
A handle assembly for an inoculation loop, comprising:an elongated body having an upper end and a lower end and an axial bore therethrough, andan elongated plunger mounted for longitudinal movement within the axial bore of the body between an extended position and a retracted position,the plunger further including a transversely extending finger pad at the upper end of the plunger for hand manipulation by a user for limitation of the movement of the plunger beyond its extended position, and a plunger shoulder spaced along the length of the plunger from said finger pad,the body including a resilient, slotted upper end formed for enlargement of the axial bore at the upper end of the body for insertion of the plunger into the axial bore, and a narrow diameter section providing a body shoulder for engaging the plunger shoulder to limit movement of the plunger beyond its retracted position.