Patent ID: 6099230
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: B01L,B65G

Abstract:
An apparatus for storing and retrieving a plurality of microplates, the apparatus comprising:a. at least one microplate hotel, each microplate hotel comprising:i. a frame,ii. an elevator cable,iii. a plurality of support surfaces, each support surface for receiving and supporting a microplate, the support surfaces being removably positioned upon the elevator cable such that the distance between adjacent support surfaces on the elevator cable may be varied,iv an elevator motor capable of moving the elevator cable and support surfaces in unison; andb. a microplate transporter capable of holding one of the plurality of microplates, the transporter being movable between a first position and a second position such that when the transporter is in the first position one of the plurality of support surfaces may engage the one of the plurality of microplates held on the transporter.