Patent ID: 9038503
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: B01L,B25B,B67B

Abstract:
1. A tool for use in handling a plurality of linearly-oriented, spaced-apart caps, each cap having an upper surface with a depression; the tool comprising: a body having a first portion for engagement by a user and a second portion to operationally engage one or more caps of the caps; wherein the first portion is in a non-coplanar relationship with the second portion; wherein the first portion has a first side and a second side; wherein the second portion comprises a plurality of spaced-apart projections linearly aligned along a rotational axis, each projection having a terminus; wherein the plurality of projections are aligned along a rotational axis; wherein each projection of the plurality of projections is adapted to fit closely inside and to operationally engage the depression of one of the plurality of caps; wherein the tool is configured such that, when the second side of the first portion is held against a substantially level surface, the distance between the terminus of each of the two or more projections and the surface is sufficient to hold any portion of a cap engaged on the one or more projections off the surface; wherein the first portion has a first mass and the second portion has a second mass; wherein the first mass is greater than the second mass.