Test tube capping and de-capping apparatus
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May 17, 2022
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Abstract
An apparatus (100) for automated capping and de-capping of test tubes (112) having an ejector pin (230) system for individualized cap (113) ejection.
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Patent Owner(s)
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AZENTA US INC | 200 SUMMIT DRIVE 6TH FLOOR BURLINGTON MA 01803 |
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- 2019 Application Filing Year
- B67B Class
- 77 Applications Filed
- 51 Patents Issued To-Date
- 66.24 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Christensen, Stig | Greve, DK | 7 | 20 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 20 | |||
Hovendahl, Lars | Hvalso, DK | 3 | 18 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 18 | |||
Nielsen, Michael Gabs Kaagaard | Lejre, DK | 5 | 24 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 24 |
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US Patent Application No: 11820533
Flying vehicle systems and methods
Abstract
An unmanned aerial vehicle according to certain embodiments generally includes a chassis, a power supply mounted to the chassis, a control system operable to receive power from the power supply, at least one rotor operable to generate lift under control of the control system, a line having one end coupled to the chassis and an opposite free end, wherein the free end is positioned below the chassis, and a severing mechanism operable to sever the line under control of the control system.
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