Patent ID: 6149570
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B04B

Abstract:
A centrifuge rotor assembly comprising:a centrifuge rotor having a body with an annular opening having a peripheral edge; anda self-retaining rotor closure for covering the opening of the rotor, wherein the self-retaining rotor closure comprises:a lid having a first and a second major surface, with a lip formed on an outer edge of and extending downwardly from the second major surface, wherein the lid is adapted to cover the annular opening of the rotor, the lip being of a height so as to extend beyond the peripheral edge of the annular opening of the rotor body, the lip having an outer diameter that is smaller than a diameter of the annular opening of the rotor body establishing a clearance therebetween, the clearance being of a size that will allow engagement of the lid to the annular opening of the rotor body but will also prevent the lid from tilting out.