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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2009
Jean-pierre Giraud, Auburn, AL (US);
David Chedotal, Greisheim Pres Molsheim, FR;
Jean-Pierre Giraud, Auburn, AL (US);
David Chedotal, Greisheim Pres Molsheim, FR;
Capitol Plastic Products, LLC, Amsterdam, NY (US);
Abstract
A sample vial [] is disclosed, having a generally tubular body []. The vial [] has a generally round lip [] defining an opening [] at the top of the body []. The vial [] has a foot [] at the base of the body [], having asymmetric first and second sides []. A rack [] is disclosed for supporting such a sample vial []. The rack [] supports the sample vial [] in a generally upright position in a single orientation. The rack [] has an asymmetric recess [] adapted to receive the asymmetric foot [] in a single orientation. The rack [] also has an orientation abutment [] adapted to interfere with a projecting abutment [] of a vial [] to prevent insertion of a vial [] into the asymmetric recess [] in an orientation other than the single orientation. The orientation abutment [] also allows insertion of a vial [] into the asymmetric recess [] in the single orientation.