Patent ID: 8338187
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for venting a well receiving a liquid, the method comprising: providing a microplate including a well having a cavity with an open inlet and a closed end, the cavity extending between the open inlet and the closed end, the cavity being defined by a wall surface that has a cross-sectional contour that includes at least one continuous section and at least one discontinuity section; and depositing a liquid into the open inlet of the well, the liquid entering the cavity and flowing toward the closed end to at least partially fill the well, the liquid flowing along the continuous section of the wall surface and remaining separated from the discontinuity section of the wall surface thereby maintaining a gas exhaust path along a spacing between the liquid and the discontinuity section as the liquid flows toward the closed end to permit discharge of gas from the closed end of the well.