Pipettes Attributes

The attribute sets and attributes for the above class are described below. Minor edits which enhance the current definitions should be made directly to the text. Major changes or revisions which change the attribute words should follow the directions at the bottom of this page under Proposed Changes.

Design

Multiple Choice. These attributes describe the overall design of the pipette. Examples for Pipettes.Design

Closed

The two long sides of the pipette are connected to form a closed design.

Open

The two long sides of the pipette are not connected; there is a path thru the pipette.

Half Closed

The two long sides of the pipette are connected at only one end.

External Decoration

There are circles, crosses, etc. external to the two long sides.

Internal Decoration

There are circles, crosses, etc. within the pipette.

Asymmetrical

The pipette has one of more decorations which are not symmetrical thru the long dimension.

Symmetrical

The pipette is symmetrical thru the long dimension.

Horizontal

The long dimension of the pipette is horizontal.

Vertical

The long dimension of the pipette is vertical.

Center Line

There is a center line thru the long dimension of the pipette.

Framed

The pipette is enclosed by a rectangular frame. The corners may be curved or the entire frame may outline the pipette shape.

Nodules

Examples for Pipettes.Nodules

Angled

The nodules are rectangular, possibly with rounded corners.

Rounded

The nodules have rounded or oval shapes.

Two

There are two nodules per side.

Three

There are three nodules per side.

Four

There are four nodules per side.

Five

There are five nodules per side.

> Five

There are more than five nodules per side.

Proposed Changes

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