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Microplate reader with lid lifter for microplates

US9993824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

TECAN TRADING AG · CH

Inventors

Friedrich Menges · Jena, DE
Harald Gebetsroither · Grödig, AT
Gyoergy Wenczel · Seekirchen am Wallersee, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 23, 2015
Grant date	Jun 12, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 23, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S436/807
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microplate reader comprises a housing; at least one optical measuring/detection device; a microplate support; a moving unit; and an integrated lid holding apparatus. The lid holding apparatus is arranged to move the microplate lid and/or the microplate support is arranged to move the microplate in one respective, in an at least approximately vertical direction for moving the microplate lid away from the microplate. The lid holding apparatus is arranged inside the housing as a magnetic lifter and comprises a non-array arrangement of at least one permanent magnet, or at least three electromagnets, or at least one switchable permanent magnet. Each microplate lid to be moved away from the microplate comprises magnetizable material.

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