Microplate lid

Abstract

A microplate lid having a substantially flat, generally rectangular top with first and second pairs of opposite sides. A flange depends from the top of the first and second pairs of sides, the flange bearing at least one recess area along each side of the first pair of sides, the recessed area extending into the top.

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         17 . A lid comprising a rectangular surface comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, said lower surface further comprising at least one flange, wherein said at least one flange comprise at least one recessed area.  
     
     
         18 . The lid of  claim 17 , wherein said at least one flange is located substantially along the perimeter edge of said lower surface.  
     
     
         19 . The lid of  claim 18 , wherein said flange comprises at least two recessed areas.  
     
     
         20 . The lid of  claim 19 , wherein said at least two recessed areas are arranged in a symmetrical pattern.  
     
     
         21 . The lid of  claim 19 , wherein said at least two recessed areas are arranged in a non-symmetrical pattern.  
     
     
         22 . The lid of  claim 19 , wherein said at least two recessed areas are disposed equally around the center of gravity of said lid.  
     
     
         23 . The lid of  claim 19 , wherein said at least two recessed areas are substantially circular or semicircular in shape.  
     
     
         24 . The lid of  claim 19 , wherein said at least two recessed areas are substantially triangular in shape.  
     
     
         25 . The lid of  claim 19 , wherein said at least two recessed areas are substantially rectangular in shape.  
     
     
         26 . The lid of  claim 19 , wherein said at least two recessed areas are not substantially the same shape.  
     
     
         27 . The lid of  claim 18 , further comprising a second at least one flange located on said upper surface.  
     
     
         28 . The lid of  claim 27 , wherein said second at least one flange further comprises at least one recessed area.  
     
     
         29 . A lid comprising a rectangular surface and at least two sides attached to said rectangular surface, and each said at least two sides, comprising at least one recessed area.  
     
     
         30 . The lid of  claim 29 , wherein said at least one recessed area is adapted to fit a device for engaging said lid for removal or placement on a plate.