Patent ID: 6066300
Filing Date: 2000-05-23
Classification: B01F,B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
A vial carrier for use in conjunction with an automated liquid handling system, comprising:an elongate body having a first end and a second end and two parallel sidewalls disposed therebetween;a handle disposed on said first end; anda plurality of vial compartments linearly disposed along said elongate body,wherein each of said vial compartments is configured for receiving and retaining a respective liquid-bearing vial, is provided with a slot, formed in a first of said elongate body sidewalls, for exposing a first portion of a respective vial compartment to external view, and is provided with a notch, formed at an upper edge of a second of said elongate body sidewalls, for exposing a second portion of said respective vial compartment to external view.