Insert for retaining vials in a case

Details Insert for retaining vials in a case Insert for retaining vials in a case

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Luong, Shian T. (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

For cylinder

C206S562000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07367454

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for receiving a plurality of elongate vials, and a process for manufacturing the apparatus is disclosed. Each vial has a longitudinal length and an outer maximum diameter. The apparatus includes a single piece insert having a base wall with a plurality of integrally formed, parallel, elongate ridges extending outwardly therefrom in transversely spaced relationship with respect to one another to define a vial-receiving slot between each pair of adjacent ridges. The elongate ridges are spaced transversely from one another by a distance slightly less than the outer maximum diameter of each vial to be received therein permitting an interference press fit therebetween. The elongate ridges extend along a substantial portion of the longitudinal length of each vial to be received therein. A stop rib can be provided extending transversely adjacent one end of the plurality of ridges. At least one of the insert can be associated with a case. The case can have a back wall, at least one peripheral side wall, and a cover.

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