Vial transport element and assembly
US9381516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An element and a vial transport assembly made of a plurality of elements pivotally joined together to form a unitary row for storing and transporting vials and other such containers is disclosed. The assembly comprises a vial gripper removably seated on an inner face of the element. The unitary row of elements may be pivoted together to a closed position to secure the vials therein, and in some embodiments includes complementary magnets arranged to secure adjacent elements in registration when in the closed position.
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