Vacuum assist for a microplate

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9213042
APP PUB NO 20140323358A1
SERIAL NO

14326243

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A vacuum assist apparatus can comprise a microplate. The microplate can comprise a first surface and an opposing second surface. A plurality of wells can be formed in the first surface of the microplate. Each of the plurality of wells can be sized to receive an assay therein. A support base can comprise a fluid passage. The microplate can be positioned adjacent and in contact with the support base. A pressure device, in fluid communication with the fluid passage, can exert a vacuum within the fluid passage to actively retain the microplate in the contact with the support base.

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  • APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fawcett, Adrian Carlsbad, US 45 731
Oldham, Mark F Emerald Hills, US 163 4134

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