Stackable sample holding plate with robot removable lid
First Claim
1. A holding plate for use in a stacking system which comprises:
- a substantially flat base member having a first surface and a second surface with a peripheral edge therebetween, wherein said first surface is substantially flat and is formed with a plurality of stations for holding specimens on said plate, and further wherein said peripheral edge is formed with a recess;
a panel extending from said peripheral edge of said base member substantially perpendicular to said second surface thereof to border said second surface and create a concavity therewith, wherein said panel is formed with a flange extending outwardly from said concavity and substantially parallel to said second surface of said base member for selective use by said system in supporting said base member;
a substantially flat lid member having a first surface and a second surface with an edge therebetween; and
a skirt extending from said edge of said lid member substantially perpendicular to said second surface thereof to surround said second surface and create a hollow therewith, wherein said skirt is formed with an indentation for mating engagement with said recess of said base member when said second surface of said lid member is positioned over said first surface of said base member to cover said plurality of wells, and further wherein said skirt is formed with a rim having a lip extending outwardly from said rim for selective use by said system in supporting said lid member.
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Abstract
A holding plate includes a flat base member with a surface that is formed with a plurality of stations (wells or depressions) for holding specimens. A panel extends downwardly from the edge of the surface to create a concavity for receiving a lid member therein. The panel also has a flange extending outwardly from the concavity. The flat lid member has a skirt with a rim that extends from the edge of the lid member to create a hollow for receiving a base member therein. In operation, a robot or mechanical device selectively engages the flange of the base member and the rim of the lid member to engage or disengage the base and lid members. This allows for individual movement of either the base member or the lid member. This also allows for collective movement of the engaged base and lid members for stacking and storage.
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12 Claims
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1. A holding plate for use in a stacking system which comprises:
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a substantially flat base member having a first surface and a second surface with a peripheral edge therebetween, wherein said first surface is substantially flat and is formed with a plurality of stations for holding specimens on said plate, and further wherein said peripheral edge is formed with a recess;
a panel extending from said peripheral edge of said base member substantially perpendicular to said second surface thereof to border said second surface and create a concavity therewith, wherein said panel is formed with a flange extending outwardly from said concavity and substantially parallel to said second surface of said base member for selective use by said system in supporting said base member;
a substantially flat lid member having a first surface and a second surface with an edge therebetween; and
a skirt extending from said edge of said lid member substantially perpendicular to said second surface thereof to surround said second surface and create a hollow therewith, wherein said skirt is formed with an indentation for mating engagement with said recess of said base member when said second surface of said lid member is positioned over said first surface of said base member to cover said plurality of wells, and further wherein said skirt is formed with a rim having a lip extending outwardly from said rim for selective use by said system in supporting said lid member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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