Centrifuge Rotor Lid Holder Device

Application

#2003022 Nov 27, 2003

Filed

May 9, 2003

Inventor

Richard Hall (Southbury, CT) · R. Potter (Southbury, CT) · Vincent Saviano (Sandy Hook, CT)

Appl. No.

10/434116

Assignee

Kendro Laboratory Products, LP ()

International Classification

B04B007/02

U.S. Classification

494/012000, 494/060000

Abstract

A lid holder for use in centrifuge systems, particularly suited for rotor lids. A lid holder including a lid support and a lid receiving end for holding a centrifuge rotor lid on a centrifuge that may not have a hinged door. A method for securing a centrifuge rotor lid to a centrifuge that may not have a hinged door.

Centrifuge Sleep Mode Control

Application

#7407473 Aug 5, 2008

Filed

Apr 9, 2003

Inventor

Vincent Saviano (Sandy Hook, CT)

Appl. No.

10/409074

Assignee

Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC (Asheville, NC)

International Classification

B04B 15/02

U.S. Classification

494 11, 622281, 62231, 165200, 210138, 2105121, 210787, 494 14, 494 37

Abstract

A method and apparatus is disclosed for setting energy saver sleep modes for use in a centrifuge systems. The centrifuge system contains an energy saver touch screen control which can be either manually set or automatically set to turn the centrifuge on or off at predetermined times. This allows the centrifuge system to be readily available to a user, resulting in lower wear and tear being placed on the major systems of the centrifuge and waste less energy.