Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Cap handling tools and methods of use
- Patent Title (中): 帽子处理工具和使用方法
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Application No.: US14234743Application Date: 2012-08-02
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Publication No.: US09038503B2Publication Date: 2015-05-26
- Inventor: Cheryl A. Bartholomew , Jason W. Bjork , Neil Percy , Gregory W. Sitton
- Applicant: Cheryl A. Bartholomew , Jason W. Bjork , Neil Percy , Gregory W. Sitton
- Applicant Address: US MN St. Paul
- Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
- Current Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
- Current Assignee Address: US MN St. Paul
- International Application: PCT/US2012/049242 WO 20120802
- International Announcement: WO2013/019912 WO 20130207
- Main IPC: B67B7/44
- IPC: B67B7/44 ; B67B7/02 ; B01L3/00 ; B01L9/00 ; B01L99/00 ; B25B33/00 ; B67B1/04

Abstract:
Tools (100) are provided for use in uncapping one or more of a plurality of linearly-oriented, spaced-apart tubes; each cap having a cap upper surface with a depression. The tools comprise a body (30) having first portion (40) for engagement by a user and a second portion (50) for engaging a plurality of caps. The second portion comprises a plurality of spaced-apart projections (60). Each projection is configured for releasably engaging a cap. The projection may comprise two or more spaced-apart projection elements (62,64). Optionally, the first portion is configured in a non-coplanar relationship with respect to the second portion. Methods of use are also provided.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140174258A1 CAP HANDLING TOOLS AND METHODS OF USE Public/Granted day:2014-06-26
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