Patent ID: 8741236
Filing Date: 2014-06-03
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
1. A microwell cover for use with a microplate having a plurality of wells arranged in a plurality of rows, with each row comprising a plurality of wells, said microwell cover comprising: a first plurality of open portions configured to align with and be positioned above a corresponding first plurality of rows of wells, said open portions permitting access to said plurality of rows of wells; a second plurality of impermeable portions configured to align with and be positioned above a corresponding second plurality of rows of wells to shield said second plurality of wells, at least one impermeable portion is disposed between adjacent open portions; said cover comprising at least six impermeable portions each comprising eight receptacles and at least six open portions; whereby said cover permits access to a first plurality of rows of wells while shielding rows positioned between accessible rows of said first plurality of rows.