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US 9,248,449 B2Granted
Interlocking cap and receptacle with detent feature
AssigneeGen-Probe Incorporated
InventorByron J. Knight
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Abstract
System, apparatuses, and methods for performing automated reagent-based analysis are provided. Also provided are methods for automated attachment of a cap to a reaction receptacle, and automated removal of a cap from a capped reaction receptacle.
Claims26
A cap securable to a receptacle and comprising:
- a lower portion configured for insertion into a receptacle opening;
- an upper portion having an opening formed therein, the opening defining an open end that is configured for engaging a portion of an automated receptacle transport mechanism;
- a plurality of locking arms extending toward the lower portion of the cap and configured for engaging a portion of a receptacle to secure the cap to the receptacle when the lower portion of the cap is inserted into the receptacle opening;
- a plurality of longitudinally extending, linear ribs disposed on an inner surface of the opening formed in the upper portion of the cap;
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- a detent formed in at least one of the linear ribs and configured for engaging a portion of the automated receptacle transport mechanism.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.