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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 02, 2012
Cheryl A. Bartholomew, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Jason W. Bjork, Newport, MN (US);
Neil Percy, St. Paul, MN (US);
Gregory W. Sitton, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Cheryl A. Bartholomew, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Jason W. Bjork, Newport, MN (US);
Neil Percy, St. Paul, MN (US);
Gregory W. Sitton, Minneapolis, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
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.