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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2021
Merck Patent Gmbh, Darmstadt, DE;
Stephane Olivier, Molsheim, FR;
MERCK PATENT GMBH, Darmstadt, DE;
Abstract
The present application relates to a rack () for holding a plurality of petri-dishes (P), comprising a main body () with a plurality of adjacent and spaced apart holding portions () each configured to receive and support, in a substantially parallel orientation that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction (X) of the rack (), a petri-dish (P), wherein each holding portion () includes positioning features () for positioning the petri-dish (P) in the holding portion () and allowing insertion of the petri-dish (P) from a lateral side in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (X). The holding portions () and positioning features () respectively comprise a pair of separation elements () spaced apart from each other to define therebetween a slot () configured to receive the petri-dish (P).