3m Innovative Properties Company

Cheryl A Bartholomew

Jason W Bjork

Neil Percy

Gregory W Sitton

Tools () are provided for use in uncapping one or more of a plurality of linearly-oriented, spaced-apart tubes; each cap having a cap upper surface with a depression. The tools comprise a body () having first portion () for engagement by a user and a second portion () for engaging a plurality of caps. The second portion comprises a plurality of spaced-apart projections (). Each projection is configured for releasably engaging a cap. The projection may comprise two or more spaced-apart projection elements (). Optionally, the first portion is configured in a non-coplanar relationship with respect to the second portion. Methods of use are also provided.

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Lake Elmo, MN, United States of America

Cheryl A Bartholomew