Handheld tube capper/decapper
US8196375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0405
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tube capper and decapper and method of using the same. The tube capper includes a handheld housing that supports a one-dimensional array of spindles. Each spindle is shaped to receive a cap. A drive mechanism rotates each spindle of the one-dimensional array in unison for capping or decapping a corresponding one-dimensional array of tubes.
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