Abstract:
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for handling a plurality of tubes or vials, and for applying and removing caps to and from tubes or vials, which may be disposed in a rack. The apparatus and methods are well adapted for automated capping and de-capping using generic or off-the-shelf tubes, vials, and caps, such as are commonly used for laboratory samples and reagents.
Abstract:
A tool configured to remove a closure from a cartridge of an electronic cigarette is provided. The tool includes a handle including a first portion and a second portion. The tool also includes a projection. The projection is configured to be inserted into a bore of the closure. The tool is configured to be pivoted with the projection located in the bore to remove the closure from the cartridge.
Abstract:
A tool (100) is provided for use in uncapping a plurality of linearly-oriented, spaced-apart tubes; the tubes capped with a unitary closure device comprising a plurality of spaced-apart, linearly-oriented alternating caps and openings, each cap having a cap upper surface and being connected to at least one adjacent cap by at least two connecting structures, each of the at least two connecting structures having a connecting structure upper surface and a connecting structure lower surface, the at least two connecting structures and two adjacent caps forming a boundary of an opening. The tool comprises a body (30) having first portion (42) for engagement by a user and a second portion comprising a base (52) and a plurality of spaced-apart projections (60) extending there-from. Each projection is configured for releasably engaging one of the openings in the unitary closure device. Optionally, the first portion is configured in a non-coplanar relationship with respect to the second portion. Methods of use are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a system for pretreating sample that can unplug a rubber-plugged sample tube and a resin-plugged sample tube in one unplugging unit. The system for pretreating sample includes a sample rack on which a plugged sample tube can be mounted, a conveyor line for conveying the sample rack, and an unplugging unit that has a clamp device for holding the plugged sample tube at the time of unplugging and a plug chuck device for chucking the plug of the plugged sample tube held by the clamp device and unplugging the sample tube. The plug chuck device can unplug both the rubber-plugged and resin-plugged sample tubes. More specifically, the plug chuck device has a combination of an unplugging chuck having a suitable shape for unplugging the rubber-plugged sample tube and another unplugging chuck having a suitable shape for unplugging the resin-plugged sample tube.
Abstract:
A quick open-closed device for biochemical equipment (1) comprises a socket (2) disposed on the biochemical equipment and a plug (3) for coupling with the socket. The socket is a hollow, cylindrical element, and comprises a cylindrical sidewall (25) and a passage (26) in communication with an interior chamber of the biochemical equipment. The cylindrical sidewall of the socket defines an engaging slot (27), which comprises a guiding portion (271) and a retaining portion (272) connected with each other. The plug has a straight pin (31) for being inserted into the passage of the socket. A peg (312) is provided on the straight pin for rotatively and releasably engaging with the engaging slot of the socket to assembly the plug and the socket together as a unit.
Abstract:
Device to unscrew caps or stoppers, which is suitable to cooperate with a screw cap (25) or with a mushroom-shaped stopper of a bottle and comprises an overturned bowl element (12) associated with a radially disposed connecting element (14) cooperating with an axially rotatable handle (11), the bowl element (12) defining a first positioning and containing seating (13) with which the cap or stopper (25) cooperates momentarily, the connecting element (14) containing a second longitudinal seating (15) including a female screw-threaded segment (20) with which a male screw-threaded slider (18) cooperates, the slider (18) being rotatably clamped but free to slide longitudinally in the handle (11) between a fully retracted position and a fully advanced position and comprising at its front end a clamping element (32), which cooperates with the first and containing seating (13) for the cap or stopper (25) when the slider (18) is in an advanced position, the clamping element (32) being rotatably clamped but free to slide axially in the second longitudinal seating (15).
Abstract:
A gripping tool of the pliers type for removing an inking plug from an ink container including a pair of pivotally connected handle members being connected by a pivot pin; and a pair of opposed semi-circular shaped jaws rigidly attached to the pair of handle members, respectively; such that each of the jaws forms an arc of between 90.degree. and 180.degree.. Each of the jaws has an L-shaped configuration in cross section and including a first wall member for engaging a first surface of the inking plug and a second wall member perpendicular to the first wall member, wherein the second wall member engages a second surface of the inking plug and includes a chamfered edge for engaging the space between the inking plug and the ink container for wedging them apart to allow the first and second wall member of each of the jaws to move towards each other so that the respective first and second wall members of each of the jaws may fully engage the first and second surfaces of the inking plug to pull it away from the ink container.
Abstract:
An improved champagne bottle opener comprising a flanged yoke-shaped cork extractor pivotally connected to a levered actuator and further pivotally connected to a flanged yoke-shaped platform which engages the flanged neck of a champagne bottle.
Abstract:
A device for controllably removing a stopper from a bottle, such as a champagne bottle, so as to prevent the uncontrolled discharge of the stopper from the bottle opening. The device has a brace means selectively securable to a portion of the bottle beneath the stopper, chuck means or alternatively a socket for engaging the stopper, and actuator means operatively connected to the brace means and chuck means or socket for raising the chuck means or socket relative to the brace and thereby removing the stopper from the bottle. The chuck means and stopper securely engage the stopper and thereby prevent its uncontrolled discharge from the bottle opening.
Abstract:
A champagne bottle opener designed to dislodge an overhanging top of closure of the type commonly used to close champagne or sparkling wine bottles. The device includes a handle and a bifurcated working area having a prying surface designed to engage the overhanging edge of the closure and deflect it sideward to begin its removal. In one embodiment the bifurcated working area includes a pair of arms which are spaced a distance greater than the bottle neck diameter and less than the diameter of the wire retaining ring around the neck of a champagne bottle. In another embodiment a single angular arm forms with the handle a recess for receiving the bottle neck. In still another embodiment the arms are bent to conform with the upper surface of the ring of the bottle. In normal use, the sideward movement of the cork is sufficient to cause its dislodgement from its sealed position and it may be easily removed manually or it may pop off in a controlled and predictable manner.