The present disclosure generally relates to the field of medical containers. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a container for storing pipettes. Further, embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a container for storing pipettes which has high durability and is anti-warpage.
[005] BACKGROUND
[006] Due to the increase in demand of pipettes in laboratory work, good quality containers to store pipettes are high in demand. Accordingly, laboratory equipment manufacturers are providing pipettes with the container for safeguarding of the pipettes. Generally, the containers to store pipettes are provided with a plate and a cover. The plate has a plurality of holes to receive a plurality of pipettes. The container is opened at top to receive the plate. The plate is accommodated in an opening of the container. The cover is configured to close the opening of the container to house the plate in the container.
[007] The cover is hinged at one end of the container, whereas another end of the container receives the cover for locking therein between. However, one major shortcoming is associated with the existing pipette boxes that the locking of the cover with the container, is poor. Therefore, the chances of spillage of the pipettes outside from the container, is more. This can cause damage to the pipettes.
[008] Another shortcoming of the existing pipette box is that these pipette boxes have low durability. Therefore, the existing pipette boxes can be readily damaged with an application of small external force thereon. This also can cause damage to the pipettes.

[009] Yet another shortcoming of the existing pipette boxes is that these pipette boxes can shrink easily that may cause damage pipette tips. This enhances the overall cost of operations which require the pipettes.
[010] The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the prior art.
[Oil] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[012] One or more shortcomings of conventional systems are overcome, and additional advantages are provided through a structure as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
[013] The present disclosure relates to a structure adapted to receive pipettes. The structure comprises a container and a cover. The container comprises a plurality of walls placed contiguous to each other. The walls are thereby forming a container with a first opening at one end. The walls have an outer surface and an inner surface. The walls comprise a plurality of slotted pillars on the outer surface such that the pillars extend longitudinally towards the open end of the container. The cover is configured to close the structure. The cover comprises a plurality of walls that is placed contiguous to each other forming a second opening. The first and second openings are adapted to form an encapsulation. The cover overlaps the container completely from all sides.
[014] In an embodiment, the walls of the cover comprise an outside surface and an inside surface such that the inside surface comprises a plurality of ribs.
[015] In an embodiment, the first opening is adapted to receive a plate in which a plurality of pipettes is received.
[016] In an embodiment, the cover is adapted to be attached with the container by means of snap locks.
[017] In an embodiment, the cover is hinged at opposite walls of the container.

[018] In an embodiment, the cover has a protrusion on one side of the outside surface of its wall which is configured to secure with an extended portion on outer side of the wall of the container.
[019] In an embodiment, the cover has a pair of arms extending from one wall adapted to be pivotable connected with wall of the container.
[020] In an embodiment, the pair of arms of the cover are connected to the wall of the container by means of screws or nuts.
[021] In an embodiment, the pair of arms of the cover are connected to the wall of the container by means of extensions protruding from the wall of the container.
[022] In an embodiment, the cover comprises a plurality of ribs on its inside surface of each well which extend towards the second opening of the cover.
[023] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.
[024] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects and features described above, further aspects and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
[025] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[026] The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood with reference to the following detailed description of an embodiment when read in conjunction with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[027] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a pipette box, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[028] Figure 2 illustrates another perspective view of a pipette box, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[029] Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a pipette box in an open condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[030] Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of a pipette box along with a plurality of pipettes accumulated in a plate, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[031] Figure 5 illustrates a sectional view of a pipette box in a closed condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[032] Figure 6 illustrates a perspective view of a lock of the pipette box of Figures 1-5, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[033] Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of a container in isolation of the pipette box of Figures 1-5, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[034] Figure 8 illustrates a perspective view of a cover in isolation of the pipette box of Figures 1-5, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[035] The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the objective of the disclosure described herein.
[036] DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[037] While the embodiments in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.

[038] It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art would be motivated from the present disclosure and modify the pipette box. However, such modifications should be construed within the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are pertinent to understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
[039] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a system and method that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, method, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or device proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.
[040] Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a pipette box adapted to receive pipettes. The pipette box may have different shapes and sizes, however, in an exemplary embodiment, a rectangular shaped structure of pipette box is disclosed. The pipette box of the present disclosure aims to improve durability, to enhance strength, to include anti-warpage quality, to smooth locking operation and to increase life span over existing pipette boxes. Through such modifications and improvements, the pipettes kept and accumulated in the pipette box will be safe for a long time. The pipette box hereinafter is referred to as a structure.
[041] The structure adapted to receive pipettes, comprises a container, a cover, and a plate. The container comprises a plurality of walls placed contiguous to each other and thereby forming the container with a first opening at one end. The walls have an outer surface and an inner surface. The walls comprise a plurality of slotted pillars on the outer surface such that the pillars extend longitudinally towards the open end of the container. The cover is configured to close the structure. The cover comprises a plurality of walls placed contiguous to each other forming a second opening. The first and second openings are adapted to form an encapsulation wherein the cover overlaps the container completely from all sides. The walls of the cover comprise an outside surface and an inside surface such that the inside surface comprises a plurality of ribs. The first opening is adapted to receive the plate in which a plurality of pipettes is received. The cover is adapted to be attached with the container by means of snap locks. The cover is hinged at opposite walls of the container. The cover has a protrusion on one side of the outside surface of its wall which is configured to secure with an extended portion on outer side of the wall of the container. The cover has a pair of arms extending

from one wall adapted to be pivotable connected with wall of the container. The pair of arms of the cover are connected to the wall of the container by means of screws or nuts. The pair of arms of the cover are connected to the wall of the container by means of extensions protruding from the wall of the container. The cover comprises a plurality of ribs on its inside surface of each wall which extend towards the second opening of the cover.
[042] The present disclosure provides an anti-warpage and anti-shrinkable box. The feature of anti-warpage enables security to pipette tips. Further, the anti- shrink feature helps in securing the safety of the box and pipette tips from any deformity. The box is specially designed as per the universal tip design matrix. It can be compatible if tip size & dimension follow the similar matrix.
[043] The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures. 1 to 8. In the figures, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs.
[044] Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrates a structure (100) adapted to receive pipettes (19). The structure (100) comprises a container (2). The container (2) comprises a plurality of walls (1). The plurality of walls (1) are placed contiguous to each other. In an embodiment, the plurality of walls (1) thereby form the container (2). The container (2) has a first opening (3) at top end thereof. The first opening (3) is configured to receive the pipettes (19) in the container (2). The structure (100) comprises a cover (8). The cover (8) comprises a plurality of walls (9). The plurality of walls (9) of the cover (8) is placed contiguous to each other. The plurality of walls (9) is thereby forming a cover (8). The cover (8) is configured to close the container (2). The cover (8) has a second opening (10) at bottom end thereof. The first opening (3) of the container (2) and the second opening (10) of the cover (8) are adapted to form an encapsulation such that the cover (8) overlaps the container (2) completely from all sides.
[045] Referring to Figure 3, the structure (100) adapted to receive pipettes (19) is disclosed in open condition. The cover (8) is hinged at opposite walls of the container (2). The cover (8) has a pair of arms (15). The pair of arms (15) of the cover (8) extends from at least one wall (9) of the cover (8). The pair of arms (15) of the cover (8) is adapted to be pivotable connected with at least one wall (1) of the container (2). The container (2) has one or more extensions (20). The extensions (20) are protruded at side walls of the container (2). The extensions (20) are configured to secure the pair of arms (15) of the cover (8). The pair of arms (15) of the cover (8) is connected to the walls (1) of the

container (2) by means of screws or nuts. The pair of arms (15) of the cover (8) are connected to the wall of the container (2) by means of extensions (20) protruding from the wall of the container (2). The cover (8) comprises a plurality of ribs (13) on its inside surface (12) of each wall which extend towards the second opening (10) of the cover (8).
[046] Figure 4 illustrates the structure (100) adapted to receive pipettes (19) comprises a plate (17). The plate (17) is configured to accommodate the plurality of pipettes (19). The plate (17) has a plurality of holes (18). Each hole is configured to adapt one pipette. The plate (17) is positioned at the first opening (3) of the container (2). The periphery of plate (17) rests at the container (2).
[047] Figure 5 illustrates the structure (100) adapted to receive pipettes (19) in closed condition. The pipettes are arranged at the plate (17) such that tip of each pipette acts downwardly in the container (2). The container (2) is closed by the cover (8). The side walls of the cover (8) have a stepped portion (21). The stepped portion (21) is created through extending the side walls outwardly and then protruding the outer edge downwardly to define a skirt around upper portion of the container (2). The stepped portion (21) of the cover (8) defines an area, where top edge of the container (2) rests.
[048] Referring to Figure 6 a snap lock (16) of the structure (100) adapted to receive pipettes (19) is shown. The cover (8) is adapted to be attached with the container (2) by means of snap lock (16). The snap lock (16) of the cover (8) has a protrusion (14). The protrusion (14) is positioned at one side of the wall (9) of the cover (8). The protrusion (14) is configured to secure with an extended portion (7) of the container (2). The extended portion (7) of the container (2) is positioned at the wall (1) of the container (2). Said snap lock (16) is operable with a small amount of force. Therefore, the addition and subtraction of pipettes in the container (2) is fast and smooth.
[049] Figure 7 illustrates the container (2) of the structure (100) adapted to receive pipettes (19). The walls (1) of the Container (2) an outer surface (4) and an inner surface (5). The walls (1) of the container (2) comprise a plurality of slotted pillars (6). The plurality of slotted pillars (6) is positioned at the outer surface (4) such that the pillars (6) extend longitudinally towards an open end of the container (2). This restricts the bending moment of the structure (100) while pipetting and minimizes the warpage. Referring to Figure 8, the cover (8) of the structure (100) adapted to receive pipettes (19) is shown. The walls (9) of the cover (8) comprise an outside surface (11) and an inside surface (12). The inside surface (12) of the cover (8) comprises a plurality of ribs (13). The plurality of ribs (13)

is formed at each wall of the cover (8). Each rib of the plurality of ribs (13) is extended towards the second opening (10) of the cover (8).
[050] In a working embodiment of the present disclosure, the pipettes which are used by the user are adapted to be received in a plate. The plate is configured to be placed in the container. Once the container is filled with pipettes and the plate, it is closed by a cover which is hinged to one side of the wall of the container.
[051] The structure (100) is compatible for different size of pipettes. The formation of slotted pillars (6) at the container (2) and ribs (13) at the cover (8) enhances strength of the structure (100). This cause the structure (100) restraints to bulge either concave or convex direction, when an external force is applied. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides an anti-warpage and anti-shrinkable box. The feature of anti-warpage enables security to pipette tips. Further, the anti- shrink feature helps in securing the safety of the box and pipette tips from any deformity.
[052] It is to be understood that a person of ordinary skill in the art may develop a structure of similar configuration without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations provided they come within the ambit of the appended claims and their equivalents.
[053] Equivalents:
[054] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
[055] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding,

the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances, where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B." While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

[056] List of Reference Numerals:

Structure 100
Plurality of walls 1
Container 2
First opening 3
Outer surface 4
Inner surface 5
Plurality of slotted pillars 6
Extended portion 7
Cover 8
Plurality of walls 9
Second opening 10
Outside surface 11
Inside surface 12
Plurality of ribs 13
Protrusion 14
Pair of arms 15
Snap lock 16
Plate 17
Plurality of holes 18
Plurality of pipettes 19
Extensions 20
Stepped portion 21

Claims:
We Claim:

1. A structure (100) adapted to receive pipettes, the structure (100) comprising:
a plurality of walls (1) placed contiguous to each other; the walls (1) thereby forming a container (2) with a first opening (3) at one end;
the walls (1) having an outer surface (4) and an inner surface (5); wherein the walls (1) comprise a plurality of slotted pillars (6) on the outer surface (4) such that the pillars (6) extend longitudinally towards the open end of the container (2);
a cover (8) configured to close the structure (100); the cover (8) comprises a plurality of walls (1) placed contiguous to each other forming a second opening (10);
wherein the first and second openings (3, 10) are adapted to form an encapsulation wherein the cover (8) overlaps the container (2) completely from all sides.
2. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the walls (9) of the cover (8) comprise an outside surface (11) and an inside surface (12) such that the inside surface (12) comprises a plurality of ribs (13).
3. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first opening (3) is adapted to receive a plate (17) in which a plurality of pipettes (19) is received.
4. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover (8) is adapted to be attached with the container (2) by means of snap locks.
5. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the cover (8) is hinged at opposite walls of the container (2).
6. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover (8) has a protrusion (14) on one side of the outside surface (11) of its wall (9) which is configured to secure with an extended portion (7) on outer side of the wall of the container (2).
7. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover (8) has a pair of arms extending from one wall adapted to be pivotable connected with wall (1) of the container (2).

8. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein, the pair of arms of the cover (8) are connected to the wall (1) of the container (2) by means of screws or nuts.
9. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the pair of arms of the cover (8) is connected to the wall (1) of the container (2) by means of extensions protruding from the wall (1) of the container (2).
10. The structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the cover (8) comprises a plurality of ribs (13)
on its inside surface (12) of each wall which extend towards the second opening (10) of the cover (8).