Patent ID: 8512652
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: B01L,B29C,G01N

Abstract:
1. A microplate for use in analysis of samples, the microplate comprising: an injection molded plastic frame; 96 or more injection molded plastic sample cuvettes, each sample cuvette having a side portion and a bottom portion, each cuvette being arrayed in the frame; and a non-porous, transparent film forming the bottom of each cuvette, the frame and cuvettes injection molded onto said film at a temperature and pressure which is effective for attachment of the film onto each cuvette, the film having a thickness of less than about 200 μm, wherein the film forming the bottom of each cuvette forms a fluid tight seal to the side portion of such cuvette along the entire perimeter of the bottom portion of each cuvette such that the bottom and side portion of each cuvette form a fluid tight chamber for containing the sample.