Patent ID: 6251662
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
A plate sealing means suitable for use with multiwell plates of the type used in DNA PCR chemistry, said sealing means comprising:(i) a resilient sealing mat having a flat surface substantially free from dimples; and(ii) engagement means adapted to cooperate with at least two opposing edges of the plate and adapted to retain said sealing mat in substantially fixed position with respect to said plate, wherein said engagement means comprises a lid adapted to fit over said plate, said lid comprising a substantially flat top with depending edges, said sealing mat being located on the underside of said lid top, being the side in contact with said plate when the sealing means is in use and wherein the edge of the lid incorporates apertures corresponding with holes in said plate, said holes being provided to facilitate robotic plate positioning and removal from a thermal cycler block.