Patent · US Expired

Reaction well shape for a microwell tray

US5002889A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 21, 1988
Grant dateMar 26, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L3/5085
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microwell for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays has a concavely curved, circumferential sidewall, a flat optical bottom and a top lip, including smooth transitions between the top lip, concave sidewall and flat bottom. This shape minimizes the tendency of fluid to cling to the well for washing efficiency and maximizes a vertical optical path length of fluid in the well for improved optical determination.

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