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Cover for array of reaction tubes
Assignee: Applied Biosystems LLC
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Filing: 1993-01-11
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Granted: 1994-02-01
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Expires: 2013-01-11
Abstract
Abstract An array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes comprises a unitary body of flexible material having a plurality of flexible plastic nodules. Each nodule is adapted to seal one of the reaction tubes. Each of the nodules is flexible held in a predetermined planar spaced relationship from each other in rows, preferably in rows and columns, by an integral web having a plurality of apertures therethrough. Each of the nodules has a downwardly convex, generally hemispherical lower portion extending from the web, an upwardly convex upper portion extending from the web over the lower portion, and a centrally domed nipple extending upwardly from the upper portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Enrico Picozza
- 👤 Timothy M. Woudenberg
- 👤 Robert Ragusa
- 👤 Ralph Keese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:22
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/0053; B01J19/0073; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/508; B01L3/5085; B01L3/50853; B01L3/5082; B01L3/50825; B01L3/50851; B01L7/00; B01L7/52; B01L2200/00; B01L2200/14; B01L2200/143; B01L2200/147; B01L2300/00; B01L2300/04; B01L2300/041; B01L2300/042; B01L2300/046; B01L2300/08; B01L2300/0809; B01L2300/0829; B01L2300/18; B01L2300/1805; B01L2300/1822; B01L2300/1827; B01L2300/1838; B01L2300/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A planar array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes arranged in a predetermined special arrangement, said planar array comprising: a plurality of nodules held in a predetermined spaced relationship from each other by a web, each of said nodules being capable of fitting into and sealing an open end of one of a plurality of reaction tubes, each of said nodules having a lower portion for fitting within said open end and an upwardly convex upper portion directly above said lower portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A planar array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes arranged in a predetermined special arrangement, said planar array comprising: a plurality of nodules held in a predetermined spaced relationship from each other by a web, each of said nodules being capable of fitting into and sealing an open end of one of a plurality of reaction tubes, each of said nodules having a lower portion for fitting within said open end and an upwardly convex upper portion directly above said lower portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The planar array according to claim 1 wherein said lower and upwardly convex portions are integrally connected to said web.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The planar array according to claim 1 wherein said web has a plurality of apertures therethrough spaced between said plurality of nodules.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The planar array according to claim 1 wherein said array is a molded unitary rubber body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The planar array according to claim 4 wherein said molded unitary rubber body is silicon rubber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The planar array according to claim 1 wherein said lower portion has a solid generally hemispherical shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
100 words
A planar array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes arranged in a predetermined spacial arrangement, said planar array comprising: a plurality of flexible plastic nodules connected in a predetermined spaced relationship from each other by a web, each of said nodules being capable of fitting into and sealing an open end of one of a plurality of reaction tubes, each of said flexible plastic nodules having a downwardly convex lower portion, an upwardly convex upper portion directly above said downwardly convex lower portion, and a nipple extending upward from said upwardly convex upper portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
100 words
A planar array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes arranged in a predetermined spacial arrangement, said planar array comprising: a plurality of flexible plastic nodules connected in a predetermined spaced relationship from each other by a web, each of said nodules being capable of fitting into and sealing an open end of one of a plurality of reaction tubes, each of said flexible plastic nodules having a downwardly convex lower portion, an upwardly convex upper portion directly above said downwardly convex lower portion, and a nipple extending upward from said upwardly convex upper portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The planar array according to claim 7 wherein said array is a molded unitary body made of silicone rubber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The planar array according to claim 8 wherein said nipple is centered above said upwardly convex upper and downwardly convex lower portions and has a dome shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The planar array according to claim 9 wherein said web has a plurality of apertures therethrough spaced between said plurality of flexible plastic nodules.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The planar array according to claim 7 wherein said downwardly convex lower portion has a generally hemispherical shape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
115 words
An array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes comprising: a unitary body having a plurality of flexible plastic nodules, each adapted to seal one of a plurality of reaction tubes, each of said flexible plastic nodules being flexibly held in a predetermined planar spaced relationship from each other in rows and columns by an integral web having a plurality of apertures therethrough, each of said nodules having a downwardly convex generally hemispherical lower portion extending from said web, an upwardly convex upper portion extending from said web directly above said downwardly convex generally hemispherical lower portion, and a centrally domed nipple extending upward from said upwardly convex upper portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
115 words
An array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes comprising: a unitary body having a plurality of flexible plastic nodules, each adapted to seal one of a plurality of reaction tubes, each of said flexible plastic nodules being flexibly held in a predetermined planar spaced relationship from each other in rows and columns by an integral web having a plurality of apertures therethrough, each of said nodules having a downwardly convex generally hemispherical lower portion extending from said web, an upwardly convex upper portion extending from said web directly above said downwardly convex generally hemispherical lower portion, and a centrally domed nipple extending upward from said upwardly convex upper portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
88 words
A planar array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes arranged in a predetermined special arrangement, said planar array comprising: a plurality of nodules held in a predetermined spaced relationship from each other by a web, each of said nodules being capable of fitting into and sealing an open end of one of a plurality of reaction tubes, each of said nodules having a lower portion for fitting within said open end and an upwardly extending upper portion directly above said lower portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
88 words
A planar array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes arranged in a predetermined special arrangement, said planar array comprising: a plurality of nodules held in a predetermined spaced relationship from each other by a web, each of said nodules being capable of fitting into and sealing an open end of one of a plurality of reaction tubes, each of said nodules having a lower portion for fitting within said open end and an upwardly extending upper portion directly above said lower portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The planar array according to claim 13 wherein said lower and upper portions are integrally connected to said web.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The planar array according to claim 13 wherein said web has a plurality of apertures therethrough spaced between said plurality of nodules.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The planar array according to claim 13 wherein said array is a molded unitary rubber body.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The planar array according to claim 16 wherein said molded unitary rubber body is silicone rubber.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The planar array according to claim 13 wherein said lower portion has a solid generally hemispherical shape.
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