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Tray for use in sealing capillary tubes
Assignee: Sherwood Medical Co
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Filing: 1970-11-24
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1990-11-24
Abstract
Abstract An integral sealant containing tray and capillary tube classification and holding system for use in sealing the ends of a plurality of capillary tubes. The capillary tube holding system also forms lateral support for the tray to inhibit tipping of the tray during use and the tray is provided with a convenient handle tab.
Inventors
- 👤 F Deuschle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:28
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/508; B01L3/5082; B01L3/50825; A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; B01L9/00; B01L9/06; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A tray for use in sealing the end of capillary tubes which comprises a container portion of the tray for containing a supply of sealing composition, and a laterally extending top flange including a plurality of depressed canals generally parallel to each other and extending laterally from the tray portion, each of said canals including at least one vertically extending enlargement for separately receiving and holding a capillary tuBe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A tray for use in sealing the end of capillary tubes which comprises a container portion of the tray for containing a supply of sealing composition, and a laterally extending top flange including a plurality of depressed canals generally parallel to each other and extending laterally from the tray portion, each of said canals including at least one vertically extending enlargement for separately receiving and holding a capillary tuBe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein a separate and different number is printed on the top flange adjacent each canal for specifically identifying each canal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein said canals extend at two opposite sides of the container portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein said canals have walls integral with the top flange and define laterally extending support ribs on the bottom of the top flange extending down to the plane of the tray bottom for minimizing lateral tipping of the tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tray of claim 4 wherein said canals extend laterally outwardly from two opposite sides of the container portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein each of said canals includes two vertically extending enlargements for separately receiving and holding two capillary tubes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tray of claim 6 wherein each canal extends between its two enlargements and laterally beyond the second or most lateral enlargement.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |