US Patent No: 8,206,665
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Cap for microtube for pharmaceutical development
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Jun 26, 2012
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Mar 3, 2009
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12/396,552
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Abstract
A cap for a microtube, which can be automatically aligned by an alignment plate for insertion in a correct orientation into the open end of the microtube held in a micro tube rack. The plate has partitions in a grid which produces a matrix of cells having a pitch defined by the spacing between the partitions. The cap 100 has an plug portion 120, which is adapted to be inserted into the open end of the microtube which is held in a rack having a matrix of wells congruent with the matrix of cells in the alignment plate. A grip portion 110 of the cap has an outer circumferential diameter larger than an outer circumferential diameter of the plug portion 120, so that when the cap is inserted in the microtube, the grip portion protrudes from the open end of the microtube. The entire length of the cap 100 is longer than the pitch of the alignment plate and shorter than twice the pitch. An upper edge of the grip portion 110 of the cap 100 has a collar 130 with an outer circumferential diameter larger than the diameter of the cells of the alignment plate. The plug portion 120 of the cap 100 has a taper 122 which is tapered toward a front end, and the center of gravity of the cap 100 is in the plug portion, so that the plug portion of the cap gravitates into one of the open cells of the alignment plate.
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| 2001/0036,426 Arrangement for the contamination-free processing of reaciton sequences, in particular molecular-biological reaction sequences, closure carrier and individual closure elements for such an arrangement, and storage and dispensing arrangement for individual closure elements | 3 | 2001 | |
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| 5,112,574 Multititer stopper array for multititer plate or tray | 31 | 1991 | |
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| 6,565,814 CLOSURE STRUCTURE FOR VACUUM SPECIMEN COLLECTION CONTAINER, VACUUM SPECIMEN COLLECTION CONTAINER, VACUUM SPECIMEN COLLECTION SYSTEM, HOLDER FOR VACUUM SPECIMEN COLLECTION SYSTEM AND THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER COMPOSITION FOR FORMING CLOSURE STRUCTURE | 3 | 2000 | |
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Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Year Payment | $1600.00 | $800.00 | $400.00 | Dec 26, 2015 |
| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Dec 26, 2019 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surcharge - 3.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |