Interlocking cap and receptacle with detent feature
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1. 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; and
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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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.
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1. A cap securable to a receptacle and comprising:
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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; and a detent formed in at least one of the linear ribs and configured for engaging a portion of the automated receptacle transport mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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