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Sample tube racks having retention bars

US9943849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Abott Laboratories · US

Inventors

Brett W. Johnson · Naperville, US
Kenneth E. Pawlak · Mundelein, US
Bryan K. Pawlak · Mundelein, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 24, 2015
Grant date	Apr 17, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 24, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01L2300/022
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Sample tube racks having retention bars to retain sample tubes in the racks during processing of the contents of the sample tubes are described. An example rack for holding sample tubes includes a tube holder to hold the sample tubes in a substantially vertical orientation. A retention cover pivotally engages the tube holder at a first end and locks against the tube holder at a second end. The second end of the retention cover pivots relative to the tube holder about an axis that is non-parallel relative to a longitudinal axis of the retention cover while the first end of the retention cover is pivotally captured by the tube holder.

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