Patent ID: 6601725
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
An integral assembly of (a) a multiplicity of spaced reagent tubes arranged in an elongated aligned series, said tubes each having an open end and a closed end, the open ends of adjacent tubes integrally connected to one another by a series of connecting portions, (b) a corresponding multiplicity of independently spaced seal caps, each seal cap having a tubular seal skirt portion to sealingly engage the open end of an associated reagent tube, and (c) a corresponding multiplicity of bands having one end integral with a seal cap and an opposite end integrally connected to two adjacent tubes and their associated connecting portion; said band extending perpendicularly to said series of aligned tubes and including a hinge portion deformable so as to allow said cap to be independently manipulatable to pivot angularly and to superimpose said open end to thereby selectively effect a sealing penetration of said tubular skirt portion into said open end to seal the open end of an associated reagent tube.