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Plastic body configured for engagement with an automated receptacle transport mechanism

  • US 10,159,981 B2
  • Filed: 01/11/2016
  • Issued: 12/25/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A plastic body comprising:

  • a generally cylindrical upper portion having an open end configured for engagement with an automated pipettor;

    a plurality of longitudinally oriented ribs disposed on an inner surface of the open end of the upper portion; and

    a plurality of concave recesses disposed on an outer surface of the upper portion, each of the recesses being disposed directly opposite an associated one of the ribs, and each of the recesses extending along at least part of the length of the associated one of the ribs,wherein the recesses are configured to flex or expand radially outwardly relative to an axial center of the upper portion when a force is applied to the ribs.

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