Patent ID: 6563117
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: B01L,G01N

Abstract:
An article comprising an infrared imaging system, said infrared imaging system comprising:a multi-well plate, wherein said multi-well plate comprises: a base comprising a first material; a plurality of wells disposed in said base, said wells having a mouth that is substantially co-planar with a first major surface of said base; and a coating disposed on said wells, said coating comprising a second material that reflects infrared radiation; and a detector plate, wherein said detector plate is disposed in parallel, opposed and aligned relation with said multi-well plate, wherein said detector plate comprises: a plurality of wells having a parabolic shape; a coating disposed on said wells, said coating comprising a third material that reflects infrared radiation; and a sensor element disposed at a focal point within said wells, wherein said sensor element generates a signal indicative of infrared radiation it receives.