Patent ID: 8679426
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A microplate apparatus comprising: a lid plate having a thickness and a plurality of indentations, each indentation having a depth that is less than the thickness of the lid plate, each indentation including a film of oxygen-permeable silicone covering at least a portion of each indentation; a bottom plate having a plurality of microwells, each one of the plurality of microwells in registration with one of the plurality of indentations; one or more sensors embedded within the film of oxygen-permeable silicone in each indentation; a compressible gasket disposed between and in contact with an outer edge of the lid plate and an outer edge of the bottom plate, thereby providing a seal between the lid plate and bottom plate, the compressible gasket, lid plate, and bottom plate defining an internal space when the lid plate and bottom plate are spaced apart but in contact with the compressible gasket; and an inlet tube and an outlet tube each being in fluid communication with the internal space.