Patents Examined by Joni B. Dangaman
  • Patent number: 6109139
    Abstract: A tool for use in removing a plurality of spaced apart caps while said caps are in locked engagement with a plurality of corresponding tubes comprises a body have a first portion adapted to be engaged by the user and a second portion having a plurality of spaced apart pegs extending from the body, the pegs being of such size, shape and relative spacing as to be closely received within a corresponding hollow in the cap, whereby, upon insertion of the pegs into the caps and application of a rocking force to the tool, the tubes are uncapped nearly simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Qualicon
    Inventors: David J. Regester, W. Mark Barbour