Sample-tube holder for easy tube insertion and removal
US10118176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L9/50
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A tube holder for mounting a sample-tube assembly to a homogenizing device includes at least one clamp, at least one retainer, and a mount. The mount couples the tube holder to the homogenizing device. Each clamp defines a tube channel and a transverse ledge surface, with the tube channel having a lateral opening through which a tube of the tube assembly can be easily inserted and removed for example with one hand. And each retainer defines a retaining surface that extends over the respective tube channel and opposes the respective ledge surface to cooperatively form a receptacle that receives/retains a cap of the tube assembly against axial tube motion during homogenization. In some embodiments, multiple retaining surfaces are included for retaining different types of tube assemblies, multiple clamps and retainers are included for holding multiple tube assemblies simultaneously, and/or ejection mechanisms are included for ease of ejecting the tube assemblies.
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