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Modular test tube rack

US7553671B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2004
Grant dateJun 30, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/111666
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a modular test tube rack. The rack contains multiple sub-racks that can be coupled together to form the test tube rack. The sub-rack can be designed to fit into a variety of scientific instrumentation including a fixed rotor centrifuge. The assembled test tube rack can be of a format and size that allows use of standard array pipetters. Thus, a system is provided allowing use of standard array pipetters and high g centrifugation.

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