Title: Adjustable tube rack carrier

Abstract: A pivotal carrier for use in centrifuge rotors wherein the ends of the rotor carriers are adjustable to vary the supporting or receiving surface area in the carrier to accommodate various sized tube racks which may be used in the centrifuge rotor. Holding members in opposite ends of each carrier are movable to a plurality of positions to symmetrically position the tube rack within the carrier to maintain dynamic rotor balance.

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Inventors: Conn, Thomas E. (Palo Alto, CA, US)
Grilli, Victor J. (Mountain View, CA, US)

Application Number: 808201
Filing Date: 1977-06-20
Publication_date: 1979-01-23
Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc. (Fullerton, CA)
Primary Class(es): 494/20 211/184
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

386674	Jul, 1888	Wells	211/184.
2953258	Sep, 1960	Streit	211/184.
3674198	Jul, 1972	Eberle	233/26.
3786933	Jan, 1974	Vianzon	211/184.
3873021	Mar, 1975	Paulsen	233/26.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Krizmanich, George H.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Steinmeyer; Robert J., Mehlhoff; F. L., May; W. H.