Abstract: An insulated container for keeping enzymes and biological materials held in microfuge tubes cold for an extended period of time which comprises a container having a central core made of metal (preferably of aluminum), which has receptacles for microfuge tubes and the container also having thermal insulation between the core and the inside surface of the container. The bottom of the container may be recessed to mitigate heat conductance from a laboratory bench top. A lid or cover which fits inside the top of the container is optional.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 13, 1990
Date of Patent:
April 16, 1991
Assignee:
Instruments for Research and Industry I.sup.2 R, Inc.
Abstract: A light-weight bottle stabilized against knockdown or tipping over comprising in combination, the bottle and a lead weight which weight is wrapped around the base of the bottle and wherein at least the surface contacting the bottle is covered with a cushioning material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 23, 1990
Date of Patent:
March 19, 1991
Assignee:
Instruments For Research and Industry I.sup.2 R. Inc.
Abstract: An electronic microbalance shielded against static effects by surrounding the balance pan with a glass or plastic material which has an electrically conducting antistatic surface on the shield.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 12, 1988
Date of Patent:
April 18, 1989
Assignee:
Instruments for Research and Industry I.sup.2 R, Inc.
Abstract: A supporting structure for a large laboratory flask comprising a supporting frame, a ring or hoop swivelly attached to said frame, flask supporting straps suspended from said ring, and locking and unlocking means cooperating between said frame and said ring in a fixed or swivelling condition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 13, 1987
Date of Patent:
July 26, 1988
Assignee:
Instruments for Research and Industry
Inventors:
George Yakulis, Jr., David M. Cannon, Robert M. Newland