Cap handling tools and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9038503
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14234743

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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.

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NEOGEN FOOD SAFETY US HOLDCO CORPORATION620 LESHER PLACE LANSING MI 48912

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bartholomew, Cheryl A Lake Elmo, US 1 3
Bjork, Jason W Newport, US 40 104
Percy, Neil St. Paul, US 26 58
Sitton, Gregory W Minneapolis, US 23 23

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