Patent ID: 7767154
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: B01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A microplate kit comprising: (a) a microplate, the microplate comprising a sample area shaped to define a plurality of individual wells for retaining specimens, wherein the microplate includes an opening outside the sample area; (b) a lid adapted to be mounted on the microplate to enclose the plurality of individual wells, wherein the lid includes a projection dimensioned to project at least partially through the opening when the lid is mounted on the microplate, and (c) a tool, separate from the microplate and the lid, for disengaging the lid from the microplate when mounted thereon, wherein the tool comprises a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, a support member protruding up from the top surface of the base, and a handle pivotally connected to the base and wherein a tapered free end of the support member is designed to engage the latch of the lid to deflect the latch when the microplate is urged down upon the tool.