Cap handling tools and methods of use
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsCheryl A. Bartholomew, Jason W. Bjork, Neil Percy, Gregory W. Sitton
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Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsCheryl A. Bartholomew, Jason W. Bjork, Neil Percy, Gregory W. Sitton
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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.
A tool for use in handling a plurality of linearly-oriented, spaced-apart caps, each cap having an upper surface with a depression;
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