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Multi-assay plate cover for elimination of meniscus

US6074614A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 1997
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L3/50853
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A constant pathlength multi-assay plate cover for multi-assay plates, comprising, a flat top side and a flat bottom side, the bottom side having solid cylindrical projections of equal length extending downwardly from the flat bottom side, wherein each cylindrical projection is centered about the optical axis passing through a corresponding sample well of a multi-assay plate, thereby eliminating the meniscus and evaporation effects.

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