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Handheld tube capper/decapper

US8196375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2010
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 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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