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Reagent handling system and configurable vial carrier for use therein

  • US 6,066,300 A
  • Filed: 06/18/1998
  • Issued: 05/23/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vial carrier for use in conjunction with an automated liquid handling system, comprising:

  • an elongate body having a first end and a second end and two parallel sidewalls disposed therebetween;

    a handle disposed on said first end; and

    a plurality of vial compartments linearly disposed along said elongate body,wherein each of said vial compartments is configured for receiving and retaining a respective liquid-bearing vial, is provided with a slot, formed in a first of said elongate body sidewalls, for exposing a first portion of a respective vial compartment to external view, and is provided with a notch, formed at an upper edge of a second of said elongate body sidewalls, for exposing a second portion of said respective vial compartment to external view.

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