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Offset sample tube holder

US9545634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2013
Grant dateJan 17, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2200/028
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A sample tube holder assembly may include a base comprising a base cavity defined therein. The sample tube holder assembly may include at least one first engagement member disposed within the base cavity and a plurality of sample tube holder racks configured to be received within the base cavity, at least one of the sample tube holder racks comprising at least one second engagement member, wherein each of the plurality of sample tube holder racks further comprises at least one sample tube cavity configured to receive a respective sample tube therein. The first and second engagement members may be configured to engage with one another when the plurality of sample tube holder racks are positioned within the base cavity such that the sample tube holder racks are offset at a different depth from one another within the base cavity.

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