Sample container cap with centrifugation status indicator device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10048284
APP PUB NO 20150238978A1
SERIAL NO

14699734

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A sample container cap is disclosed. The sample cap container includes a sample cap body capable of covering an opening of a sample container and a centrifugation status indicator device in the top of the sample cap body. The centrifugation status indicator device includes: a first substance having a first density and a first color, and a second substance having a second density and a second color. The centrifugation status indicator device displays the first substance when the sample container has been centrifuged. The first substance can be a gel, and the second substance can include a plurality of particles. The second density is higher than the first density and the second color is different from the first color.

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  • BECKMAN COULTER, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eberhardt, Michael München, DE 17 162
Gunzer, Gerhard Reinheim, DE 5 65
Müller, Martin Schliersee-Neuhaus, DE 70 441
Weihs, Andreas Landsberg, DE 2 58

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