Patent ID: 6306659
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: B01J,B01L,G01N,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for analyzing a plurality of test compounds, said apparatus comprising:(i) a platform configured to receive at least one microfluidic device in a microfluidic device holding region in or on the platform;(ii) a multiwell plate stacking region for stacking a plurality of multiwell plates;(iii) a plate conveyor system which, during operation of the apparatus, transports at least one multiwell plate from the multiwell plate stacking region to a position proximal to the microfluidic device holding region of the platform, thereby facilitating contact between the at least one multiwell plate and the at least one microfluidic device during operation of the apparatus; and,(iv) a sensor element mounted proximal to said platform for monitoring an output from the microfluidic device when said device is mounted in or on the platform.