Break away/tear away cryopreservation vial and methods for manufacturing and using same
US10638748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/712
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vial is described herein that comprises a tubular body which comprises an opened end, a closed end, and a cavity, wherein the opened end is located at one end of the tubular body and the closed end is located at an opposing end of the tubular body. The tubular body further comprises a tear line located therein, wherein the tear line extends across at least a portion of one side of the tubular body, across the closed end, and across at least a portion of another side of the tubular body. In addition, the tubular body further comprises two flanges extending from the closed end, wherein the two flanges are configured to separate from one another outwardly from the tubular body and apply a force to break-open at least a portion of the tear line to open at least the closed end of the tubular body.
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