Douglas H Rowe

US Patent:

52420531, Sep 7, 1993

Filed:

Aug 25, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/935024

Inventors:

Douglas Rowe - La Jolla CA

Assignee:

ALCYON Innovations In Biotechnology - La Jolla CA

International Classification:

B65D 8520

US Classification:

206446

Abstract:

A carrier strip is provided having at least one void therein adapted to firmly and releasably hold a tubular structure therein. The carrier strip is preferably formed of a flexible or resilient plastic and includes a surface for permanent labeling thereof. The voids may be formed in a variety of sizes in the same strip or, alternatively, strips having voids of uniform sizes can be joined together. Carrier strips may also be color coded and formed with a plurality of voids sized to accommodate several popular test tube sizes and configurations. Labeling surfaces are provided adjacent each void to facilitate individual identification of the test tube held therein. The carrier strip portion defining the voids may also be formed to completely or only partially encircle the tubular structure.