Patent ID: 9358541
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: A01N,B01L

Claim Text:
1. A kit for performing long term storage of biological matter, comprising: an elongate rod, extending between opposed first and second ends, and at least one holding point disposed upon the rod between the first and second ends, the holding point comprising a recess defined within a wall; and a cryovial with an internal volume configured to receive a biological sample therein, the cryovial comprising at least one finger that extends radially outward from an outer circumference thereof, wherein the finger is configured to releaseably mate with the at least one holding point upon the rod, wherein the at least one holding point is configured to receive and support the cryovial disposed upon the holding point in a range of orientations between a first orientation where the cryovial extends substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rod to a second orientation where the cryovial extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein the cryovial is disposed in the first orientation when the rod is disposed such that the longitudinal axis of the rod is vertical, and the cryovial is disposed in the second orientation when the longitudinal axis of the rod is horizontal.