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05-09-2017 дата публикации

Прибор учета латерального потока осадочного вещества

Номер: RU0000173672U1

Прибор учета латерального потока осадочного вещества относится к устройствам для отбора проб осадочного материала, перемещающегося в воде в латеральных направлениях, и может быть использован при проведении геологических, биологических, экологических исследований и мониторинга переноса твердых загрязняющих веществ.Заявляемый прибор, как и известные, содержит цилиндрический корпус (в аналоге - стакан), в верхней части соединенный с поплавком, а в нижней части снабженный балластным грузом.От известных отличается тем, что цилиндрический корпус представляет собой приемную камеру, на входе и выходе оснащенную соосно закрепленными сквозными цилиндрами, снабженными съемными крышками, в каждом цилиндре установлено мельничное сито, при этом отношение диаметра приемной камеры к диаметру цилиндров составляет 3:2, в нижней части приемной камеры выполнено сливное отверстие, снабженное съемной крышкой. Диаметр ячеи мельничного сита, установленного в цилиндре на входе в приемную камеру, может находиться в диапазоне 200-1000 мкм, диаметр ячеи мельничного сита в цилиндре на выходе из приемной камеры - в диапазоне 10-26 мкм. Прибор может быть выполнен из устойчивого к коррозии материала.Полезная модель обеспечивает возможность качественного отбора репрезентативных проб осадочного материала, перемещающегося в латеральном направлении. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. Ц 1 173672 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) (11) сое за в (13) < А $ $ *\ ВО К о $ > Цл (51) МПК ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ СОМ 1/10 (2006.01) (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017115950, 04.05.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 04.05.2017 Дата регистрации: 05.09.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 04.05.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 05.09.2017 Бюл. № 25 Адрес для переписки: 183038, г. Мурманск, ул. Папанина, 4, Мурманский ЦНТИ, ОСИ (72) Автор(ы): Митяев Максим Валентинович (КО) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение науки Мурманский ...

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25-09-2018 дата публикации

Переносное устройство для отбора пробы жидкого металла

Номер: RU0000183559U1

Полезная модель относиться к металлургии, в частности к переносным устройствам для отбора пробы жидкого металла преимущественно из расплавов алюминиевых сплавов. В переносном устройстве для отбора пробы жидкого металла, содержащем опорную плиту для удержания корпуса в момент отбора проб с размещенной внутри него пробозаборной камерой, расположенной внутри трубы, соединенной снизу каналом для прохождения расплава, а сверху - герметичной крышкой с отверстием, соединенной с полой штангой для отвода газов с вентилем, дополнительно пробозаборная камера выполнена с неравномерной по высоте толщиной стенки, у которой снизу установлена опорная втулка с входным отверстием для расплава, а сверху - защитная крышка с каналами для отвода воздуха, при этом корпус имеет на дне отверстие не больше, чем наружный диаметр опорной втулки и не меньше, чем диаметр канала для прохождения расплава к пробоотборной камере; а внутри корпуса между герметичной крышкой и защитной крышкой расположена втулка для прижима пробозаборной камеры ко дну разборного корпуса. При этом наружные диаметры защитной крышки и опорной втулки больше наружного диаметра разъемной трубы пробозаборной камеры. Применение заявляемого устройства позволяет повысить качество отобранных из расплава проб, обеспечивающих их представительность для определения содержания водорода в алюминиевых сплавах. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 183 559 U1 (51) МПК G01N 1/10 (2006.01) G01N 33/20 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01N 1/10 (2018.05); G01N 33/20 (2018.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018123850, 29.06.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 25.09.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 25.09.2018 Бюл. № 27 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное автономное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Сибирский федеральный университет" (RU) R U 1 8 3 5 5 9 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о ...

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27-09-2019 дата публикации

Пробоотборный кран

Номер: RU0000192730U1

Предложение относится к нефтегазодобывающей промышленности, а именно к устройствам для получения образцов в жидком состоянии.Пробоотборный кран, включающий входной штуцер, сообщенный пробоотборной емкостью, шаровой кран и выходной канал. Выходной канал изготовлен в виде прямого патрубка, установленного соосно входному штуцеру и оснащенного боковым сливным патрубком, конец которого направлен вниз. Несоединенный с краном конец прямого патрубка снабжен насадкой с уплотнительными манжетами и штоком, вставленным в манжеты коаксиально прямому патрубку с возможностью ограниченного упорами продольного перемещения для очистки прямого патрубка, открытого шарового крана и входного штуцера.Предлагаемый пробоотборный кран безопасен и не вносит изменения в состав отбираемых проб за счет механической очистки пробоотборного крана герметично перемещающимся внутри штоком.1 н.п.ф., 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 192 730 U1 (51) МПК G01N 1/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01N 1/00 (2019.05); G01N 1/10 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019113272, 29.04.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное акционерное общество «Татнефть» имени В.Д. Шашина (RU) Дата регистрации: 27.09.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 27.09.2019 Бюл. № 27 1 9 2 7 3 0 R U (54) Пробоотборный кран (57) Реферат: Предложение относится к нефтегазодобывающей промышленности, а именно к устройствам для получения образцов в жидком состоянии. Пробоотборный кран, включающий входной штуцер, сообщенный пробоотборной емкостью, шаровой кран и выходной канал. Выходной канал изготовлен в виде прямого патрубка, установленного соосно входному штуцеру и оснащенного боковым сливным патрубком, конец которого направлен вниз. Несоединенный с краном конец прямого патрубка снабжен Стр.: 1 насадкой с уплотнительными манжетами и штоком, вставленным в манжеты коаксиально прямому патрубку с возможностью ограниченного ...

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24-12-2020 дата публикации

Пробоотборник

Номер: RU0000201644U1

Полезная модель относится к переносным устройствам для отбора проб нефти, нефтепродуктов и масел из донной части транспортируемых цистерн и стационарных резервуаров высотой до 10 м и может быть использована на объектах подготовки нефти, узлах приема нефти, учета нефти и нефтепродуктов. Пробоотборник содержит пустотелую цилиндрическую камеру и средство для спуска камеры. В верхней части камеры установлена поворотная крышка, по диагонали к наружной поверхности крышки жестко соединен цилиндрический шток, обеспечивающий движение крышки в вертикальной плоскости. В нижней наружной части камеры выполнена резьба, обеспечивающая соединение с цилиндрическим наконечником, выполненным из бензостойкого материала, на торцевой части наконечника выполнен выступ высотой 3-4 см. Конструкция пробоотборника проста для изготовления, сборки и работы на глубине. Пробоотборник обеспечивает повышение надежности отбора проб с донной части емкости, снижение материальных затрат, расширение технических возможностей повышения точности определения количества нефти и нефтепродуктов в резервуарах, а также сдаваемой или перевозимой нефти в автоцистернах. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 644 U1 (51) МПК G01N 1/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01N 1/10 (2020.08); G01N 2001/1031 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020133260, 09.10.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное акционерное общество «Татнефть» имени В.Д. Шашина (RU) 24.12.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 24.12.2020 Бюл. № 36 2 0 1 6 4 4 R U (54) Пробоотборник (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к переносным устройствам для отбора проб нефти, нефтепродуктов и масел из донной части транспортируемых цистерн и стационарных резервуаров высотой до 10 м и может быть использована на объектах подготовки нефти, узлах приема нефти, учета нефти и нефтепродуктов. Пробоотборник содержит пустотелую ...

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Grain sampler and method of sampling grain flow

Номер: US20120011922A1
Автор: Neil Bowsher
Принадлежит: GSI GROUP CORP

A sampler improves sampling and moisture measurements by reducing the introduction of fines, providing a more representative grain sample, and improving the ability to make consistent moisture measurements. The sampler has a body positioned to receive grain from a grain flow path. A primary auger positioned within the body has a shaft and a fin configured to lift and propel a portion of the grain up to and through a sampling opening. A sensor assembly operatively connected to the body and in communication with the sampling opening is configured to receive the portion of grain indicate the moisture content of the portion of grain.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for analyzing concentrations of diverse mercury species present in a fluid medium

Номер: US20120184039A1
Автор: Hal Alper
Принадлежит: Mycelx Technologies Corp

A method for facilitating removal of mercury from a primary fluid stream of interest which is contaminated with organically-bound, elemental, and ionic mercury species. The stream is analyzed to establish the relative content of the organically-bound, elemental, and ionic mercury species present therein by forming a diverted side stream from the primary stream, and passing the side stream successively through three in series filter stages, the first captures organically bound mercury, the second captures elemental mercury, and the third captures ionic mercury. The side stream flow through the filter stages is continued for a predetermined period, and upon conclusion of the period the quantity of mercury collected at each of the filtration stages is determined. This data is then utilized to determine the capacity of the three different filtration stages required to reduce the mercury content in the mam stream to a desired level.

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

Device for taking a sample of liquid contained in a flexible bag

Номер: US20130028811A1
Принадлежит: B Braun Medical SAS

The application relates to taking a sample of liquid contained in a flexible closed container. The problem to be resolved relates to piercing the wall of the container with a non-cutting piece, whilst obtaining a precise and clean opening for accessing the liquid and preventing any unintended flow or spill of liquid. A device for taking a sample of liquid contained in a flexible bag comprises a first section having a base surface and a film perforating element protruding from the base surface. The device also includes a second section having a base surface surrounding a cavity, adapted for receiving the film perforating element of the first section. The first section has an adhesive surface surrounding the film perforating element, and the second section has an adhesive surface surrounding the cavity. Furthermore, one of the two sections has an opening in the base surface, inside of the adhesive surface.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

AQUATIC SAMPLE ANALYSIS SYSTEM

Номер: US20130068011A1
Принадлежит:

According to one aspect, the invention relates to an aquatic sample analysis system adapted for in situ use. The system includes an incubation chamber having an optically clear portion and forming an opening for receiving a fluidic sample and apparatus for sealing the opening. The system also includes a sensor for sensing at least one parameter associated with the sample inside the chamber, a control module in communication with the sensor, and a power source. 1. An aquatic sample analysis system adapted for in situ use , the system comprising:an incubation chamber comprising an optically clear portion and forming an opening for receiving a fluidic sample;a seal for sealing the opening;a sensor for sensing at least one parameter associated with the sample inside the chamber;a control module in communication with the sensor; anda power source.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the chamber comprises a tube with at least one open end covered by the seal.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one open end is sealable with a spring-loaded cap.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the spring-loaded cap is biased toward a sealing position.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one open end is sealable with a ball valve.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one open end is sealable with a hinged cap.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the parameter is selected from the group consisting of oxygen concentration claim 1 , nitrate concentration claim 1 , carbon dioxide concentration claim 1 , and pH.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises an oxygen optode.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is selected from the group consisting of a UV-based nitrate detector claim 1 , a colorimetric carbon dioxide sensor claim 1 , and a colorimetric pH sensor.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control module is adapted to provide power to the sensor and receive sensor output.11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the control module further at ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Sampling device and method of use thereof

Номер: US20130074581A1
Принадлежит: Mettler Toledo AG

An sampling device for capturing a material sample and a method of using said device to process said material sample in situ within the device. Embodiments of the invention may be disposed as elongate probes having extendable sample capture elements. A sample capture element of such a device may include a sample capture pocket located near a distal end thereof for capturing and trapping a sample of material. The sample capture pocket may be provided with a port for receiving material therein and a port for expelling material therefrom. These ports may be placed in communication with corresponding material transfer channels extending through the sample capture element to allow for the in situ processing of a material sample, and the subsequent discharge of the sample to an analyzer or another downstream location.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY OF SUBMICROLITER VOLUMES ONTO A SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20130079247A1
Принадлежит: SEQUENOM, INC.

A slotted pin tool, a delivery system containing the pin tool, a substrate for use in the system and methods using the pin tool and system are provided. The slotted pin tool contains a plurality of pins having slotted ends designed to fit around each loci of material deposited on a surface, such as a microarray, without contacting any of the deposited material. Sample is delivered by contacting the pin tool with the surface; the amount delivered is proportional to the velocity of the pin tool as it contacts the surface or the velocity of the liquid when movement of the pin is halted. 1. A method of delivering liquid samples to a substrate , the method comprising:dipping a slotted pin tool having an open tip into a sample reservoir containing a liquid sample to be delivered onto the substrate, thereby drawing a volume of liquid sample up into the pin tool;moving the slotted pin tool from the sample reservoir to an elevated position above the substrate such that the pin tool is above a target location that is to receive the liquid sample; andlowering the slotted pin tool toward the substrate at a predetermined speed and then halting the movement of the pin tool toward the substrate, thereby expelling the liquid sample from the slotted pin tool onto the target location of the substrate.2. A method of claim 1 , wherein halting the movement of the slotted pin tool toward the substrate occurs substantially when the open tip of the slotted pin tool contacts the substrate.3. A method of claim 2 , wherein the open tip of the slotted pin tool is adapted to fit around material deposited at the target location on the substrate without making contact with any portion of the material.4. A method of claim 1 , wherein the slotted pin tool has a substantially cylindrical tip having a lateral slot forming a cavity that fits around a material at the target location on the substrate.5. A method of claim 1 , wherein the slotted pin tool has a substantially cylindrical tip having a ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING LIQUIDS IN MULTIPLEX ASSAYS

Номер: US20130079252A1
Автор: DeRosier Chad F.
Принадлежит: ILLUMINA CORPORATION

A fluidic device for conveying liquid to a well of a microplate. The device includes a support structure configured to be mounted along the microplate. The device also includes a microfluidic tube coupled to the support structure. The tube has an inlet, an outlet, and an open-sided channel that extends longitudinally therebetween. The tube has a cross-section that includes an interior contour with a gap therein. The gap extends at least partially along a length of the tube. The tube is configured to convey liquid to the well of the microplate when the tube is held in a dispensing orientation. 1. A fluidic device for conveying liquid to a well of a microplate , the device comprising:a support structure configured to be mounted along the microplate; anda microfluidic tube coupled to the support structure, the tube having an inlet, an outlet, and an open-sided channel that extends longitudinally therebetween, the tube having a cross-section that includes an interior contour with a gap therein, the gap extending at least partially along a length of the tube, the tube being configured to convey liquid to the well of the microplate when the tube is held in a dispensing orientation.2. The fluidic device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the gap in the cross-section is the only gap in the cross-section such that the gap is located between two end portions of the tube in the cross-section claim 1 , the tube extending continuously between the two end portions in the cross-section.3. The fluidic device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the channel has a first cross-sectional area proximate to the inlet and a second cross-sectional area proximate to the outlet claim 1 , the first cross-sectional area being greater than the second cross-sectional area.4. The fluidic device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the tube is formed with opposing arms separated at the gap by a gap distance claim 1 , the channel having different first and second gap distances at the inlet and ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AN ANALYTE IN A WATER SAMPLE

Номер: US20130104633A1
Принадлежит: HACH LANGE GMBH

A system for determining an analyte in a water sample includes at least one stationary sampling site identification transmitter at a sampling site. The at least one stationary sampling site identification transmitter is configured to wirelessly transmit a sampling site identification. A mobile sample container is configured to take a sample at the sampling site. The mobile sample container comprises a transmitter and receiver device. The transmitter and receiver device comprises a memory for the sampling site identification and for a sampling time stamp. A time stamp generator comprises a time stamp transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the sampling time stamp. A water analysis device comprises a receiver configured to wirelessly receive the sampling site identification and the sampling time stamp from the transmitter and receiver device. 114-. (canceled)15. A system for determining an analyte in a water sample , the system comprising:at least one stationary sampling site identification transmitter at a sampling site, the at least one stationary sampling site identification transmitter being configured to wirelessly transmit a sampling site identification;a mobile sample container configured to take a sample at the sampling site, the mobile sample container comprising a transmitter and receiver device, the transmitter and receiver device comprising a memory for the sampling site identification and for a sampling time stamp;a time stamp generator comprising a time stamp transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the sampling time stamp; anda water analysis device comprising a receiver configured to wirelessly receive the sampling site identification and the sampling time stamp from the transmitter and receiver device.16. The system as recited in claim 15 , further comprising a separate mobile hand-held device comprising the time stamp generator and a receiver configured to receive the sampling site identification from the at least one stationary sampling ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

AQUATIC MACROINVERTEBRATE SUBSAMPLING EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20130104674A1
Принадлежит: FUNDAÇÃO OSWALDO CRUZ

The present invention refers to the subsampler and to a subsampling method that allows for the execution of environmental monitoring without the use of large sample volumes, thus ensuring specimen wealth and expedited analyses. 1. An apparatus comprising an external tray with a drainage system , an internal tray , a separator and optional support legs , wherein the internal tray fits into the external tray and the apparatus is adapted for subsampling of a water macroinvertebrate.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising reinforcement edge adapted to assist in supporting a weight of the apparatus and keeping a shape of the apparatus claim 1 , a water outlet system claim 1 , a leg support system claim 1 , and a system adapted for correctly positioning the apparatus claim 1 , wherein the external tray is sized so as to receive a sample of the water macrovertebrate.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the external tray has dimensions from 60×50×16 to 36×36×10 cm.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the water outlet system is equipped with a tap or threaded cap.5. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the system adapted for correctly positioning of the apparatus is of a bubble or pendulum type.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the external tray comprises a water drain at a bottom of the external tray claim 1 , a net to filter biota and sediment matter and claim 1 , on an outer side of a base of the apparatus a support system with optional handles.7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the drainage system comprises a water drain outlet with holes equally distributed on a base of the apparatus.8. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the support system is arranged in parallel to a water flow line so as to jointly avoid a loss of tray shape and a backflow phenomenon.9. The apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the support system is S-shaped.10. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY PROCEEDING A SAMPLE

Номер: US20130109106A1
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

The invention relates to a method and a system () for selectively processing a sample () according to one of a plurality of different assays, for example for detecting a certain target component in the sample. The system comprises a plurality of “specific reagent reservoirs” () that contain different sets of reagents, wherein each set is required for one of the assays. Moreover, the system () comprises a “universal reagent reservoir” in which reagents for several assays are provided, preferably reagents for all assays. The universal reagent reservoir may preferably be a cartridge () in which the processing of a sample () can take place and which comprises a plurality of binding sites that are selective for different target components. Depending on the assay to be performed with a sample () at hand, the appropriate specific reagent reservoir () is chosen and processed in the universal cartridge (). This can particularly be done by a manipulator () in a high-throughput automated laboratory system. 1. A system for processing a sample according to a selected one of a plurality of assays , said system comprisinga) a plurality of “specific reagent reservoirs” that contain different sets of reagents, wherein each set is required for one of the assays;b) a “universal reagent reservoir” that contains a plurality of reagents for the assays, wherein at least two of these reagents are required in different assaysc) an actuation-device or an integrated actuation-and-readout device comprising a magnetic field generator;d) a manipulator for joining a sample with the reagents from a selected one of the specific reagent reservoirs and/or of the universal reagent reservoir;wherein the universal reagent reservoir is a cartridge in which the processing of a sample can take place,wherein the reagents of the cartridge comprise binding sites that are specific for different target components (Ta, Tb), andwherein the reagents of the specific reagent reservoirs comprise magnetic particles ( ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

MIXER-SETTLER, AN ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO MIXER-SETTLERS AND A METHOD FOR MEASURING AND CONTROLLING THE VOLUMETRIC O/A RATIO AND PHASE DISENGAGEMENT TIME OF ORGANIC AND AQUEOUS PHASES IN A DISPERSION

Номер: US20130125672A1
Автор: Urzúa Jaime
Принадлежит: OUTOTEC OYJ

The present invention concerns a mixer-settler, an arrangement comprising a train of at least two mixer-settlers and a method for measuring and controlling volumetric O/A ratio and phase disengagement time of organic and aqueous phases in a dispersion. A continuous flow of dispersion is led via an inlet channel () from the uptake channel () though a measurement chamber () to an outlet channel () which leads the flow to the pump-mixer unit (). At predetermined time intervals the continuous flow of dispersion is interrupted by closing the inlet and outlet valves () to retain a sample of dispersion in the measurement chamber () for the measurement of the O/A ratio and phase disengagement time. 11231243. A mixer-settler comprising a pump-mixer unit () , a liquid-liquid extraction settler () and an equipment () configured to measure the volumetric O/A ratio and phase disengagement time (PDT) of organic (O) and aqueous (A) phases in a dispersion prepared by said pump-mixer unit () before feeding the dispersion to said liquid-liquid extraction settler () via an uptake channel () , the equipment () comprising{'b': 5', '3, 'a measurement chamber () arranged to receive a sample of dispersion for the measurement of the O/A ratio and the phase disengagement time, characterized in that the equipment () comprises'}{'b': 6', '7', '4', '8', '5, 'an inlet channel () having a first end () opening to the uptake channel () and a second end () opening to the measurement chamber (), said inlet channel forming a channel for the inflow of the sample into the measurement chamber,'}{'b': 9', '10', '5', '11, 'an outlet channel () having a third end () opening to the measurement chamber () and a fourth end () opening to the pump-mixer unit, said outlet channel forming a channel for the outflow of the sample out from the measurement chamber,'}{'b': 12', '6, 'an inlet valve () which is a steered shut-off valve arranged in the inlet channel (), said inlet valve having an open position to allow ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING SAMPLES FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Номер: US20130125673A1
Принадлежит:

A system for preparing samples for chemical analysis comprises at least one sample container, and a container receptacle apparatus for receiving the sample container. The sample container comprises an elongate tubular body having a crucible portion proximal to a closed end for receiving a sample therein, and an expansion portion proximal to an open end. The container receptacle apparatus comprising a housing having a heating compartment, a cooling compartment spaced apart from the heating compartment, and an insulating region located between the heating compartment and the cooling compartment. The heating compartment is shaped to receive the crucible portion of the sample container, and the cooling compartment is shaped to receive the expansion portion of the sample container. The apparatus also includes a heating mechanism for heating the sample within the crucible portion of the sample container, and a cooling mechanism for cooling the expansion portion of the sample container. 1. A system for preparing samples for chemical analysis , the system comprising:(a) at least one sample container for holding a sample to be analyzed, the sample container comprising an elongate tubular body extending from an open end to a closed end, the tubular body having a crucible portion proximal to the closed end for receiving the sample therein, and an expansion portion proximal to the open end; (i) a housing having a heating compartment, a cooling compartment spaced apart from the heating compartment, and an insulating region located between the heating compartment and the cooling compartment for thermally insulating the heating compartment from the cooling compartment, wherein the heating compartment is shaped to receive the crucible portion of the sample container and the cooling compartment is shaped to receive the expansion portion of the sample container;', '(ii) a heating mechanism for heating the sample within the crucible portion of the sample container while the sample ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

BIOLOGICAL FLUID SAMPLING AND STORAGE APPARATUS FOR REMOTE USE

Номер: US20130143226A1
Автор: Hill James, Hill Jeanette
Принадлежит: Spot on Sciences, Inc.

An apparatus for sampling and storing biological fluids from a human or animal subject is provided. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the apparatus includes a main body, lancet carrier or hub, lancet, lancet trigger, capillary tube, and sample compartments for collecting and storing dried blood and other bodily fluids. The lancet hub supports a lancet and provides for moving the lancet longitudinally between a first retracted position and a second extended position. The device includes a capillary tube having an internal diameter sized to draw and retain fluid from a contacted source using capillary action. The main body of the apparatus further includes a sample compartment for holding sampling and storage materials. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sample compartment can be accessed by lifting sample compartment lid. Also included is a new “fan” or “daisy” shaped collection material format for use in collecting and preserving samples. 114-. (canceled)15. A sampling and storage device for biological fluids comprising: two or more structural components that can at least partially be attached and detached from one another and can form an open and a closed configuration , wherein the components form one or more interior cavities when in the closed position;', 'capillary tube contained in the interior cavity and extending from an exterior of the device to the fluid reservoir and in fluid communication with the interior cavities;', 'one or more collection compartments formed in the interior cavity and in fluid communication with the capillary tube;', 'one or more pieces of sampling material placed within the one or more collection compartments and in fluid communication with the capillary tube; and', 'a desiccant within the cavities in vaporous communication with the sampling material, and suitable for drying a collected sample and maintaining low humidity in the device; and, 'a body comprisinga mechanism for sealing the device from ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

CONTAMINATION FREE WATER SAMPLER AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20130145867A1
Автор: Michelin Derek
Принадлежит: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

A water sampling system, device and method of sampling are provided. Water sampling system includes triggering mechanism, at least one water sampling device and pumping mechanism. Water sampling device is configured to cooperate with triggering mechanism and includes removable sampling container and pinch mechanism. Removable sampling container is disposed in water sampling device and includes inlet, inlet tube and sampling bag attached to inlet tube. Pinch mechanism is located adjacent to and surrounding inlet tube and proximate to sampling bag. Pinch mechanism, when closed, prevents water from entering inlet tube and sampling bag. Pinch mechanism, when open, allows water from inlet into inlet tube and sampling bag. Pumping mechanism creates a flow of water to cause sampling bag to collect water when pinch mechanism is in an open position. 1) A water sampling system comprising:(a) a triggering mechanism; [ a) an inlet;', 'b) a inlet tube attached to the inlet, the inlet tube extending from the inlet; and', 'c) a sampling bag attached to the inlet tube; and, '(i) a removable sampling container, the removable sampling container being disposed in the water sampling device, the removable sampling container including, '(ii) a pinch mechanism located adjacent to and surrounding the inlet tube and proximate to the sampling bag, wherein the pinch mechanism, in a closed position, prevents water from the inlet from entering the inlet tube and the sampling bag, and wherein the pinch mechanism, in an open position, allows water from the inlet into the inlet tube and the sampling bag; and, '(b) at least one water sampling device configured to cooperate with the triggering mechanism, the water sampling device including(c) a pumping mechanism configured to connect to the water sampling device, wherein the pumping mechanism creates a flow of water in the water sampling device to cause the sampling bag to collect water when the pinch mechanism is in an open position.2) The water ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

STERILE SAMPLING METHODS AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20130152707A1
Принадлежит: NOBLE HOUSE GROUP PTY LTD.

An apparatus and method that allow multiple samples of a liquid in a primary container (here called a ‘pouch’) to be taken with minimal danger of contaminating the liquid in the container during the sampling process are disclosed. In an embodiment, a closed sterile sight chamber is connected with the pouch in a sterile manner to allow fluid to flow into the chamber while at the same time allowing air within the chamber to be displaced through a bacterial filter to atmosphere. The connection between the sight chamber and the pouch is then terminated (severed or closed), isolating the pouch from the sampling apparatus. Only then are samples of liquid withdrawn from the sight chamber, while allowing air to flow into the chamber through the bacterial filter. 1. A method for providing at least one sample of liquid from a quantity of liquid contained in a pouch while mitigating the danger of contaminating the liquid in the pouch , the method comprising: a vent fitted with a bacterial filter through which air can flow to and from the chamber; and', 'an outlet;', 'the inlet tube comprising a tube clamp thereon, wherein the connection is established distal to the tube clamp;, 'establishing a sterile fluid connection between the pouch and an inlet tube having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end connected to an inlet of a sterile sight chamber, the chamber comprisingafter establishing the connection, opening the tube clamp and allowing a quantity of liquid to flow into the chamber from the pouch while venting displaced air from the chamber through the vent;closing the tube clamp to prevent fluid flow between the pouch and the chamber;after closing the tube clamp, terminating the connection between the pouch and the inlet tube; andafter terminating the connection, withdrawing at least one sample of liquid from the chamber into at least one sample phial while allowing air to enter the chamber via the vent to replace the liquid withdrawn.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

NANOSTRUCTURED FLUID SAMPLING DEVICE

Номер: US20130152708A1
Автор: Schmidt Howard Khan
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Disclosed is a nanostructured device for the in-situ capture of fluid samples at selectable times. The device includes a porous anodic alumina substrate having a plurality of elongated pores and an erodible capping material covering the pores. The device is transported into and through a geological reservoir while suspended in an injected carrier fluid. The device can optionally include a polymeric coating to improve minimize flocculation and sedimentation and prevent adhesion to surfaces in the reservoir. Upon erosion of the capping material, the fluids can diffuse into and fill each exposed pore. After a period of time, the hot water of the medium causes swelling and closure of the pore, effectively locking the fluid sample inside the pore. The device may be retrieved and analyzed to determine the composition and properties of the captured fluids. 1. An in-situ fluid sampling device for deployment within a hydrocarbon fluid containing reservoir , the device comprising:a porous anodic alumina substrate; andan erodible coating applied to the surface of the porous anodic alumina substrate such that the erodible coating covers the pores of the substrate, wherein the erodible coating is operable to erode in the presence of hot water, thereby revealing the pores of the substrate.2. The in-situ fluid sampling device of wherein the pores of the substrate swell in the presence of hot water claim 1 , thereby trapping fluids within the pore.3. The in-situ fluid sampling device of further comprising a polymeric passivation coating applied over the erodible coating claim 1 , the polymeric passivation coating is operable to erode in the presence of hot water claim 1 , thereby revealing the erodible coating there beneath.4. The in-situ fluid sampling device of wherein the porous anodic alumina substrate comprises a plurality of pores having pore diameters ranging between about 5 and 200 nm claim 1 , and a length of between about 0.5 and 100 μm.5. The in-situ fluid sampling ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INLINE SAMPLING

Номер: US20130160572A1
Принадлежит: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Methods and devices for inline sampling of a bulk material, such as a powder, are provided. The material's bulk density can be determined from samples drawn using methods and devices described herein. One embodiment of a method of sampling a material allows the material to flow through a sampling compartment, closes off the flow of material below the sampling compartment, builds up a column of material through the sampling compartment, shifts the sampling compartment to remove a slice of material in the column, and places the slice of material into a sample container. A device for sampling a material is provided in another embodiment. The device includes an inlet, an outlet aligned with the inlet, and a sample collector. The sample collector can include at least one through hole and be configured to move such that the at least one through hole can be moved into and out of alignment with the inlet and the outlet. 1. A method of sampling a material , the method comprising:sampling substantially the entire cross-sectional flow of a material through a passage;removing sampled material from the passage; andweighing the sampled material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing the sampled material from the passage comprises shifting a disc comprising a sampling compartment through the passage.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein shifting the disc comprises rotating the disc 180° through the passage.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein sampling substantially the entire cross-sectional flow comprises:allowing the material to flow through a sampling compartment;closing off the flow of material below the sampling compartment; andbuilding up a column of material through the sampling compartment.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein removing sampled material from the passage comprises shifting the sampling compartment to remove a slice of material in the column.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein sampling an entire cross-sectional flow comprises shifting a sample container into the ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INLINE SAMPLING

Номер: US20130160573A1
Принадлежит: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Methods and devices for inline sampling of a bulk material, such as a powder, are provided. The material's bulk density can be determined from samples drawn using methods and devices described herein. One embodiment of a method of sampling a material allows the material to flow through a sampling compartment, closes off the flow of material below the sampling compartment, builds up a column of material through the sampling compartment, shifts the sampling compartment to remove a slice of material in the column, and places the slice of material into a sample container. A device for sampling a material is provided in another embodiment. The device includes an inlet, an outlet aligned with the inlet, and a sample collector. The sample collector can include at least one through hole and be configured to move such that the at least one through hole can be moved into and out of alignment with the inlet and the outlet. 1. A device for sampling a material , the device comprising:an inlet;an outlet aligned with the inlet;a sample collector, wherein the sample collector comprises at least one through hole and wherein the sample collector is configured to move such that the at least one through hole can be moved into and out of alignment with the inlet and the outlet.2. The device of claim 1 , comprising a second outlet not aligned with the inlet claim 1 , and wherein the sample collector is configured to move such that the at least one through hole can be moved into and out of alignment with the second outlet.3. The device of claim 2 , comprising two through holes in the sample collector claim 2 , wherein the sample collector is configured to move such that the two through holes are alternatively aligned with the first and second outlets.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sample collector is a disc.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the disc is configured to rotate.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the disc is configured to deposit the sample of material into a sample ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Fluid flow sampling device

Номер: US20130167666A1
Принадлежит: Universal Analyzers Inc

A fluid flow sampling device comprises an elongate housing and a sleeve disposed in the housing having openings corresponding to an inlet and an outlet of the housing. The sleeve is movable relative to the housing to an open position and a closed position. The open position aligns the openings of the sleeve with the inlet and the outlet to allow fluid to flow into the inlet, through the sleeve, and out of the outlet. The closed position blocks the inlet and/or the outlet with a portion of the sleeve such that fluid is prevented from flowing through the sleeve. Additionally, a coalescent filter is disposed in the sleeve between the inlet and the outlet to allow some fluid to pass through the filter for sampling and to allow another portion of fluid to flow past the filter and out of the outlet to carry away coalescent material on the filter.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

BLOOD SAMPLE TUBE INDICATOR

Номер: US20130167768A1
Принадлежит: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

A blood sample apparatus includes a blood sample tube, a cap, and an indicator. The blood sample tube has an exterior surface, an inner cavity disposed within the exterior surface, and an open end. The cap closes the open end of the blood sample tube. The inner cavity is under a vacuum-seal or connected to a suction device for drawing a blood sample into the inner cavity. The indicator is attached to or includes a portion of the blood sample tube for indicating a type, or lack thereof, of blood additive disposed within the inner cavity. When the cap is removed from the open end of the blood sample tube the indicator remains attached to or still includes the portion of the blood sample tube. If the indicator is a label it extends around at least half of a perimeter of the blood sample tube. 1. A blood sample apparatus comprising:a blood sample tube having an exterior surface, an inner cavity disposed within the exterior surface, and an open end;a cap closing the open end of the blood sample tube, the inner cavity under a vacuum-seal or connected to a suction device for drawing a blood sample into the inner cavity; andan indicator attached to or comprising a portion of the blood sample tube for indicating a type, or lack thereof, of blood additive disposed within the inner cavity, wherein when the cap is removed from the open end of the blood sample tube the indicator remains attached to or still comprises the portion of the blood sample tube, and if the indicator comprises a label it extends around at least half of a perimeter of the blood sample tube.2. The blood sample apparatus of wherein the indicator is directly detachably attached to the cap.3. The blood sample apparatus of wherein the indicator is directly attached to the blood sample tube and not directly attached to the cap.4. The blood sample apparatus of wherein the indicator is attached to the cap with a flexible member.5. The blood sample apparatus of wherein the indicator comprises a ring.6. The blood ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

BLOOD CELL ANALYZER, BLOOD CELL ANALYZING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20130171681A1
Автор: Shibata Masaharu
Принадлежит: SYSMEX CORPORATION

The present invention is a blood cell analyzer. When only measuring one or more measurement items included in one group, a first sample supplying operation is performed which includes aspirating a blood sample by a first amount. When measuring one or more measurement items included in the one group and another measurement item not included in the one group, a second sample supplying operation and a third sample supplying operation are performed. The second sample supplying operation includes aspirating the blood sample by the first amount for the measurement items included in the one group, and the third sample supplying operation includes aspirating the blood sample by a second amount for the another measurement item. 1. A blood cell analyzer , comprising:a sample aspirating section which comprises an aspiration tube for aspirating a blood sample, and which aspirates a blood sample from a sample container by using the aspiration tube;a sample preparing section configured to prepare a measurement sample from the blood sample aspirated by the sample aspirating section and a reagent;a measuring section configured to measure the measurement sample prepared by the sample preparing section; andan information processing section configured to:control the sample aspirating section so as to perform a first sample supplying operation when the information processing section has received an instruction to only measure one or more measurement items included in one group with respect to the blood sample, wherein the first sample supplying operation includes aspirating the blood sample by a first amount and supplying the aspirated blood sample to the sample preparing section; andcontrol the sample aspirating section so as to perform a second sample supplying operation and a third sample supplying operation when the information processing section has received an instruction to measure one or more measurement items included in the one group and another measurement item not included ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

BENT MICROSTRUCTURES FOR SAMPLING, TRANSPORTING OR DISPENSING A FLUID MEDIA

Номер: US20130183212A1
Принадлежит: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.

A device for sampling, transporting and/or disposal of fluid media in the nI and μl-range comprises a substrate with an open or closed capillary-like groove or channel respectively, the substrate with the open or closed groove or capillary respectively is bent or arcuated at least at one location. The substrate comprises at least one end into which the open or closed capillary-like groove or channel respectively is extended, which end is shaped according to its application or use as e.g. needle-like, straight-lined cut, tip-like, at least most half circle-shape, rounded, etc. 1. A device for sampling , transporting and/or disposal of fluid media via capillarity in the nanoliter (nI) to microliter (μl) range comprising a circular substrate defining a substrate plane and having at least one longitudinal extending strip like portion which is bent at least at one location out of the substrate plane , said strip like portion extends radially and is provided with a fluid channel which provides a capillary force to the fluid media when contacted therewith.2. The device according to wherein the fluid channel is open and arranged along the side of the strip like portion defining the inside surface of the bend of the strip like portion.3. The device according to wherein the fluid channel is open and is arranged along the side of the strip like portion defining the outside surface of the bend of the strip like portion.4. The device according to wherein the fluid channel is open and is arranged along the sides of the strip like portion defining the inside and outside surfaces of the bend of the strip like portion.5. The device according to wherein the strip like portion comprises at least one end to which the fluid channel is extended claim 1 , said end is provided with a shape selected from the group comprising needle-like claim 1 , straight-lined cut claim 1 , and rounded.6. The device according to wherein at least the strip like portion is a deformable material comprising a ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

COLLECTION DEVICE AND MATERIAL

Номер: US20130196363A1
Принадлежит:

Swabs, and materials of the present disclosure, and methods of making same, include randomly arranged sea-island bicomponent fibers. 1. A swab for collecting and releasing a biological sample comprising an applicator and sea-island bicomponent fibers.2. The swab of wherein said bicomponent fibers comprise a first polyester sea material and a second polyester island material.3. The swab of wherein said first polyester has a lower melting point than said second polyester.4. The swab of wherein said first polyester has a greater solubility in alkaline solution than said second polyester.5. The swab of wherein the first polyester has a greater solubility in alkaline solution of sodium hydroxide claim 4 , as compared to the second polyester.6. The swab of wherein the first polyester has greater solubility in an alkaline solution of sodium hydroxide solution containing about 5% to about 50% by weight sodium hydroxide in water claim 5 , as compared to the second polyester.7. The swab of wherein the first polyester has greater solubility in an alkaline solution of about 10% by weight sodium hydroxide in water claim 6 , as compared to the second polyester.8. The swab of wherein the first polyester has greater solubility in a heated alkaline solution as compared to the second polyester.9. The swab of wherein the first polyester has greater solubility in an alkaline solution heated to a temperature of about 170° F. to about 190° F. as compared to the second polyester.10. The swab of wherein the fibers are attached to an end portion of said applicator.11. The swab of wherein said fibers are adhered to said end portion with an adhesive.12. The swab of wherein said adhesive is selected from the group consisting of a photocurable acrylic adhesive and a polyurethane adhesive.13. The swab of wherein said bicomponent fibers comprise a polyethylene terephthalate sea material and a polyamide island material.14. The swab of wherein said bicomponent fibers comprise 10-3000 island parts ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

SAMPLE COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF

Номер: US20130209993A1
Автор: ARONOWITZ JACK L.
Принадлежит:

A sample collection system capable of collecting, storing and dispensing a liquid sample is disclosed. The collection system includes a collector composed of a material which has the unique ability to express constituents of interest at levels which are much more concentrated than their levels in the fluid samples from which they are expressed, where the expressed highly concentrated sample can then be used with modern rapid screening/testing protocols, such as solid phase assays, to test for the constituents of interest. Thus, it is now possible to obtain analytes of interest, such as the HIV protein antibodies, from saliva samples at concentrations that are detectable with systems and/or devices that are typically utilized only for blood serum or plasma testing. The collector is sized and shaped to fit within a recovery container, which, in turn, is sized and shaped to fit within a collection tube. The recovery container includes an aperture which does not permit passage of fluid under ambient conditions, but facilitates transfer thereof when subjected to pressure. An optional channel within the collection tube facilitates dispensing of the sample for further processing. 1. A collection system for collecting , storing and dispensing a sample , having , or suspected of having at least one constituent of interest , said collection system comprising:a recovery container having a first closed end with an aperture therethrough, a second end having an opening therein, and sidewalls that define an interior contiguous with the opening in the second end and the aperture in the first closed end;a cap for cooperatively engaging with the opening in the second end of the recovery container,a collector connected to the cap, such that when the cap is cooperatively engaged with the recovery container opening, the collector is inserted within the interior of the recovery container, and,a collection tube having a first end that is closed, a second end having an opening therein, and ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

FLUID ANALYSIS TOOL

Номер: US20130233062A1
Автор: Funk Donald A.
Принадлежит:

An apparatus and method for analyzing a fluid wherein the apparatus comprises a transparent elongate body having a piston within a central cavity therein. The piston includes a first sealable chamber and defines a second chamber between the second end of the elongate body and the piston. The apparatus includes an opening through the second end of the elongate body and an actuator operably connected to the piston so as to draw the piston away from the opening so as to draw a second fluid into the second chamber. The method comprises introducing a volume of a control fluid into the first chamber and drawing the piston in a direction away from a second end of the elongate body so as to draw a volume of a sample fluid into the second chamber so as to permit visual comparison of the control and the sample fluids. 1. An apparatus for analyzing a fluid comprising:an elongate body extending between first and second ends, said elongate body having a central cavity therein;a piston sealably and slidably axially moveable within said central cavity, said piston having a first sealable chamber therein and defining a second chamber within said elongate body between said second end of said elongate body and said piston;an opening through said second end of said elongate body in fluidic communication with said second chamber; andan actuator operably connected to said piston so as to draw said piston away from said opening so as to draw a second fluid into said second chamber,wherein at least a portion of said elongate body and said piston are transparent so as to permit a visual comparison of said second fluid and a first fluid contained within said first chamber.2. The apparatus of wherein said elongate body includes first and second end caps located at said first and second ends.3. The apparatus of wherein said cylindrical member extends along a central axis.4. The apparatus of wherein said cylindrical member is transparent.5. The apparatus of wherein said cylindrical member is ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

MILK SAMPLING

Номер: US20130247692A1
Автор: Gudmundsson Mats
Принадлежит:

A milk sampling system for use with an automatic milking machine includes a metering pump () having an inlet () connected to a induction system () and an outlet () connected to a discharge system (). The induction system includes a manifold block () with passages forming supply paths () for connecting the pump inlet to a milk source, a washing fluid source, and a source of pressurized air, and solenoid valves () to selectively open and close the supply paths. The discharge systems includes a manifold block () with passages forming a plurality discharge paths () for successively delivering discrete milk samples for analysis, and solenoid valves () to selectively open and close the discharge paths. 119-. (canceled)20. A milk sampling system , comprising:a control device;{'b': 4', '12', '13', '15', '21', '22', '25', '7', '8, 'an induction system () with plural fluid supply paths (, , ), each supply path being connected to a respective one of plural fluid sources, each supply path including a respective induction system valve (, , ) that controls a flow of fluid within each supply path, each induction system valve being actuated by the control device, one of the fluid sources being a milk source () for receiving milk and connected to a milk supply path, the induction system having an outlet ();'}{'b': 27', '28', '31', '33', '1', '2', '3', '4', '35', '36', '37', '38', '11, 'a discharge system having a plurality of discharge paths (, , , ) connected to selectively deliver discrete milk samples for analysis to a plurality of milk analyzing devices (A, A, A, A), each discharge path including a respective discharge system valve (, , , ) that controls the flow of the fluid within that discharge path, each discharge system valve being actuated by the control device, each milk analyzing device performing a type of milk analysis different from types of milk analysis performed the other milk analyzing device(s), the discharge system having an inlet ();'}{'b': 2', '9', '10, 'a ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

SAMPLE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT DEVICES, METHODS, AND KITS

Номер: US20130247694A1
Принадлежит: Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC

Disclosed are collection devices, kits, and methods for collecting and transporting one or more samples. A collection device of the present invention includes a central panel including a detachable sample strip. The sample strip has a sampling area for applying a sample on each side of the sample strip. The collection device includes two flaps, each capable of covering a portion of the sample strip that includes a sampling area. Consequently, a user is not exposed to a first sample when applying a second sample. Additionally, the sample strip can be detached without uncovering the sample strip. 1. A collection device for collecting one or more samples comprising:a first flap;a second flap; anda central panel;wherein said central panel comprises a sample strip having a first side comprising a first sampling area and a second side comprising a second sampling area;wherein said collection device is adapted and configured to receive a first sample on said first sampling area and a second sample on said second sampling area; andwherein said first sample on said first sampling area can be covered by said first flap when said second sample is received on said second sampling area.2. The collection device of claim 1 , wherein said central panel comprises perforations that define at least a distal portion of said sample strip.3. The collection device of claim 2 , wherein said first sampling area and said second sampling area are located on said distal portion of said sample strip.4. The collection device of claim 3 , wherein said first sampling area and said second sampling area are embossed.5. The collection device of claim 3 , wherein said collection device comprises a first foldable portion on a first border between said first flap and said central panel and a second foldable portion on a second border between said second flap and said central panel; andwherein said first foldable portion and said second foldable portion each comprise a structural feature selected from ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Devices for Multi-Dimensional Separation, Isolation and Characterization of Circulating Tumour Cells

Номер: US20130255361A1

In most cancers, a significant factor in a poor outcome for the individual cancer victim is metastatic disease, i.e., dissemination of tumour cells to other parts of the human body via the circulation, such as distant organs, and their subsequent proliferation therein to form multiple other cancer tumours. The presence of circulating tumour cells, or CTCs, represents a vital intermediate step in this process and variations of a few CTCs within blood samples containing tens of billions of cells may denote the outcome for a patient or impact the cancer treatment regimen. At present no low cost field deployable technique for filtering CTCs exists. According to embodiments of the invention micro-machined filters with high aspect ratio, with and without, functionalization are employed to perform multi-parameter filtering for CTCs based upon compatibility with low cost semiconductor processes within multiple materials including silicon, polymers and silicon carbide. 1. A method comprising:providing at least one micro-fabricated filter of a plurality of micro-fabricated filters, each micro-fabricated filter comprising holes of predetermined geometry and predetermined dimensions for capturing a predetermined cell type;assembling the at least one micro-fabricated filter of the plurality of micro-fabricated filters within a housing;exposing the at least one micro-fabricated filter of a plurality of micro-fabricated filters to a fluid;measuring the at least one micro-fabricated filter of a plurality of micro-fabricated filters to determine the presence of the predetermined cell type.2. The method according to further comprising;providing another micro-fabricated filter of the plurality of the micro-fabricated filters in conjunction with the at least one micro-fabricated filter of the plurality of micro-fabricated filters, wherein the other micro-fabricated filter of the plurality of micro-fabricated filters is intended to remove other cell types that may obfuscate the ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus, System And Method For Reducing Dead Volume In A Sample Container

Номер: US20130276553A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus with a reduced dead volume associated with sampling, comprising: a sample container configured to store a fluid, a sample line configured to transport the fluid from a first sampling area to a second area in the sample container, at least one valve in the sample line, the valve configured to selectively range from a closed configuration to an open configuration, and a flow restrictor configuration placed in the sample line, the flow restrictor configured to minimize the dead volume for the sample container. 1. An apparatus with a reduced dead volume associated with sampling , comprising:a sample container configured to store a fluid;a sample line configured to transport the fluid from a first sampling area to a second area in the sample container;at least one valve in the sample line, the at least one valve configured to selectively range from a closed configuration to an open configuration; anda flow restrictor configuration placed in the sample line, the flow restrictor configured to minimize the dead volume for the sample container.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flow restrictor is a balloon configured to expand from a first expanded state to a second unexpanded state claim 1 , wherein the first expanded state is during a low pressure condition in the sample line and the second unexpanded state is during a high pressure condition in the sample line.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flow restrictor configuration has a spring insert that allows the flow restrictor to deflect from an expanded state in a low pressure condition to a retracted state in a high pressure condition.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flow restrictor configuration is made of inert particles placed within the sample line claim 1 , wherein the particles are restricted from exiting the sample line and the inert particles occupy space within the sample line.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flow restrictor ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Swab Elution Chamber in a Test Cartridge

Номер: US20130295573A1
Принадлежит: STAT-DIAGNOSTICA & INNOVATION, S.L.

A system and method for eluting a sample from a swab are presented. The system includes a chamber dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the length of at least one swab, a fluidic channel connected to the chamber, and an actuator. The chamber has at least one wall being a flexible film. The fluidic channel is configured to at least one of introduce and expel liquids from the chamber. The actuator is configured to contact an outer surface of the flexible film such that movement of the actuator against the outer surface of the flexible film causes a respective movement of the at least one swab when the at least one swab is disposed next to an inner surface of the flexible film. The respective movement of the at least one swab elutes the sample from the at least one swab into the chamber. 1. A system for eluting a sample from a swab comprising:a chamber dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the length of at least one swab, wherein at least one wall of the chamber is a flexible film having an inner surface and an outer surface;a fluidic channel connected to the chamber and configured to at least one of introduce and expel liquids from the chamber; andan actuator configured to contact the outer surface of the flexible film such that movement of the actuator against the outer surface of the flexible film causes a respective movement of the at least one swab when the at least one swab is disposed near the inner surface of the flexible film, wherein the respective movement of the at least one swab elutes the sample from the at least one swab into the chamber.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of beads disposed within the chamber.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of beads comprise materials selected from the group consisting of plastic claim 2 , glass claim 2 , ceramic claim 2 , and silica.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of beads range in diameter from 1 micron up to approximately 3000 microns.5. The system ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Process analysis system with sterile sampling of mechanically-sensitive material from a bioreactor

Номер: US20130295600A1
Принадлежит:

Method for transport of suspensions containing mechanically sensitive material with a sample-transporting device comprising transport conduits and at least one system for accelerating a sample or aliquot through the transport conduit from at least two burets. 1a) a first buret is filled,b) shortly before the first buret has reached its fill limit, a second buret is filled and takes over the transport, the sample experiencing neither additional acceleration nor a brief intermediate stop,c) the first buret is uncoupled from the transport conduits and emptied again, such that it is once again available,d) steps a) to c) are repeated, and, with the transport conduit having a diameter of 0.5 to 3 mm, the sample or aliquot is conveyed at a predefined transport speed of 1 to 10 m/min.: A method for transport of suspensions containing mechanically sensitive material, the transport being effected by a sample-transporting device comprising transport conduits and at least one system for accelerating the sample or aliquot through the transport conduit from at least two burets, the burets being operated with the following steps: This is a Division of application Ser. No. 12/297,831, now pending, which is a 371 of PCT/EP2007/003341 filed 17 Apr. 2007 (international filing date), which claims foreign priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119 of German Patent Application No. 10 2006 019 242.7 filed Apr. 21, 2006.The invention relates to a sampling valve with which samples containing mechanically sensitive material are removed from a reactor, and to a process analysis system with analysis stations, in particular chromatography systems, biosensors and cell determination devices, permitting automated, sterile removal of a sample from a bioreactor and gentle transport of the sample, containing mechanically sensitive material, in particular cells, to the analysis station.Sterile sampling is a standard procedure in fermentation processes. It is the first operating step on the path to sample ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

ONLINE SAMPLING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ONLINE SAMPLING

Номер: US20130312547A1
Принадлежит: SOURCE TECHNOLOGY APS

An apparatus and a method for online sampling from a product flow, where the sampling is performed continuously by introducing a cup, provided with an opening, directly into a product flow where the flowing product is collected in the cup for determining one or more physical conditions, for example, weight in relation to volume, moisture, size and/or color. The apparatus has at least a slidable cup and a device for sliding the cup. The apparatus also has a filter element and a device by which the filter element is brought into position in relation to an opening in the cup, an aerator for aeration of the sample taken in the cup, and at least a set of sensors for determining the presence of contents and/or physical conditions of the contents in the cup. 1. An apparatus for online sampling from a product flow , where the sampling is performed continuously by introducing a cup , provided with an opening , directly into a product flow where the flowing product is collected in said cup for determining one or more physical conditions of the sample , the apparatus comprises at least a slidable cup and means for sliding said cup , wherein the apparatus further comprises a filter element and means by which the filter element is brought into position in relation to an opening in said cup , aeration means for aeration of the sample taken in the cup , and further comprises at least a set of sensor means for determining the presence of contents and/or physical conditions of the contents in the cup.2. An apparatus for online sampling according to claim 1 , wherein said means for positioning the filter element in relation to the cup are adjustable and arranged in such a way that the distance between the filter element and the cup can be adjusted.3. An apparatus for online sampling according to claim 1 , wherein said aeration means comprise at least one opening through which compressed air is supplied or a suction is provided where said at least one opening is in direct or indirect ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Sample Data Processing Device for Analysis Instrument, Autosampler, Liquid Chromatograph Instrument, Sample Data Processing Method, and Analysis Method

Номер: US20130333490A1
Автор: TANOUE Toyoaki
Принадлежит: HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

An image capture device is installed in an autosampler and captures an image data of a rack on which one or more vials are disposed. A data processing device analyzes the data captured by the image capture device and acquires information on a position at which the vial is disposed, and sample information attached to each of the vials, in association with each other. The data processing device constructs an optimum analysis program from the acquired vial position information and sample information, and an analysis condition set and inputted by an operator via an input device. The position of the vial and the sample information can be determined in a short period of time, because the position of the vial and the sample information is determined from the image data acquired by capturing an entire image of the rack with the vials disposed thereon. 1. A sample data processing device for an analysis instrument , comprising:an image capture unit that captures a two-dimensional image of a rack for vials on which one or more vials are disposed;a data processing unit that determines a position of the vial disposed on the rack for vials and sample information recorded in a sample information recording medium attached to the vial, based on the two-dimensional image of the rack for vials captured by the image capture unit; anda storage unit that stores therein the two-dimensional image data captured by the image capture unit, as well as the position of the vial on the rack for vials and the sample information determined by the data processing unit,wherein the position of the vial on the rack for vials and the sample information which are stored in the storage unit are outputted to outside.2. The sample data processing device for the analysis instrument according to claim 1 ,wherein the storage unit stores therein a two-dimensional image data of the rack for vials in which no vial is disposed, as a reference image data, andwherein the data processing unit compares the reference ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

ASSISTANT DEVICE FOR PIPETTING

Номер: US20130344580A1
Принадлежит: MAESTROGEN INC.

An assistant device for pipetting is disclosed. The assistant device for pipetting comprises: a multi-well plate, a first light emitting element array, a first photo detector array, a second light emitting element array, a second photo detector array, a control circuit, and a display. The multi-well plate comprises a plurality of wells for containing a solution, and the plurality of wells are disposed as an array. The first and second light emitting element arrays are disposed at adjacent sides of the multi-well plate. The first and second photo detector arrays are disposed at the side opposite to the first and second light emitting element arrays respectively. The control circuit is connected to the light emitting element arrays, the photo detector arrays, and the display to determine the amount of pipetting times of each of the wells and display on the display. 1. An assistant device for pipetting , comprising:a multi-well plate having a plurality of wells, wherein the plurality of wells are disposed as an array with in rows and n columns, each of the wells is used for containing a solution;a first light emitting element array including a plurality of light emitting elements disposed at one side of the multi-well plate, wherein each of the light emitting elements of the first light emitting element array is associated with a column of the wells of the multi-well plate respectively, and generates a light beam passing above the associated column of wells;a first photo detector array including a plurality of photo detectors disposed at the side of the multi-well plate opposite to the first light emitting element array, wherein each of the photo detectors of the first photo detector array is associated with a light emitting element of the first light emitting element array respectively for detecting the light beam from the associated light emitting element;a second light emitting element array including a plurality of light emitting elements disposed at the side of ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

BALLAST WATER TREATMENT MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140000384A1
Принадлежит:

A method and system for taking a sample of ballast water. The method includes withdrawing a sample of ballast water via a tube inserted in a ballast water pipe, wherein the tube includes a sample inlet, and isokinetic flow is achieved via a pump that controls the flow of the sample ballast water through the tube inlet by comparing a flow of the ballast water pipe with a flow of the sample ballast water through the tube; and controlling the flow of water through the sample tube inlet when a flow of the ballast water pipe is sensed to be different; withdrawing a portion of the sample ballast water for testing; and returning remaining sample ballast water to the ballast water pipe. 1. A method for taking a sample of ballast water , comprising:withdrawing a sample of ballast water via a tube inserted in a ballast water pipe, wherein the tube includes a sample inlet, and isokinetic sampling is achieved via a pump that controls the flow rate of the sample ballast water through the tube inlet by comparing a fluid velocity of the ballast water pipe with a fluid velocity of the sample ballast water through the tube;controlling the flow of water through the sample tube inlet when a flow velocity of the ballast water pipe is sensed to be different than a velocity of the ballast water in the pipe;withdrawing a portion of the sample ballast water for testing; andreturning remaining sample ballast water to the ballast water pipe.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sample ballast water is withdrawn and returned via a pitot tube assembly comprising a housing and a wand inside the housing claim 1 , wherein sample ballast water is withdrawn through the wand claim 1 , and sample ballast water is returned via the housing.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising extending the wand from within the housing to reach a sampling location inside the ballast water pipe.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the wand seals against the housing claim 2 , and sample ballast water is withdrawn ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR MANUAL FINE METERING, AND SCALE

Номер: US20140000390A1
Автор: LAUBSTEIN Michael
Принадлежит:

A device for manual fine metering of a substance, in particular in powder form, provided with a manual transport tool (), also having a movable part () configured to be induced to vibrate by a motor and wherein the transport tool () is held against the movable part () in order to induce the transport tool () to vibrate. An electronic scale () provided with a device of this type enables better manual metering. 1. A device for manual fine metering of a substance , with a manual transport tool , comprising a vibration exciter and a movable part which is coupled to the vibration exciter and which is configured to vibrate in response to actuation by the vibration exciter , wherein the transport tool vibrates on contact with the vibration exciter.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a switch for switching the vibration exciter on and off.3. The device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a sensor which detects the transport tool when positioned in a given proximity to the movable part in order to initiate switching on of the vibration exciter.4. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a contact sensor which detects contact or deflection of the movable part by the transport tool in order to initiate switching on of the vibration exciter.5. The device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the sensor is part of a circuit which is configured such that the vibration exciter is moved for as long as the transport tool is situated close to claim 3 , touches or deflects claim 3 , the movable part.6. The device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a time switch which supplies current to the vibration exciter for a fixed time period following excitation of the vibration exciter.7. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the movable part is at least one of rod-shaped and exchangeably mounted at the remainder of the device.8. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one of a vibration frequency and a vibration amplitude of the ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICE FOR MICROARRAY CHIP AND AUTOMATIC INJECTION HYBRIDIZATION MICROARRAY CHIP

Номер: US20140011703A1
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An automatic injection device comprises at least an injection unit (). The said injection unit () is formed by sealing a cover plate layer () with hydrophilic surfaces and a microfluid layer (). The said cover plate layer () is provided with at least two through holes (). he said microfluid layer () is provided with a hollow-out hybridization chamber () and at least two hollow-out microfluid channels (). One end of each channel () is connected with the hybridization chamber (), and the other end is connected with a through hole () of the cover plate layer () respectively. Taking advantage of the hydrophilicity of the cover plate, the automatic injection device makes a solution automatically enter and fill the hybridization chamber () and the microfluid channels () by the driving force of liquid surface tension. The flow uniformity of sample solution in microarray chip is achieved by the structural design of the hybridization chamber () and the microfluid channels (). The automatic injection device has advantages of simple manufacture, easy operation, high hybridization efficiency, low sample cost, and automatic quantificational injection. 1. An automatic sample loading device for microarray chip , wherein the automatic sample loading device comprises at least one sample loading unit , said sample loading unit is formed by sealing a cover layer with hydrophilic surface to a microfluid layer , the cover layer is configured with at least two through holes , and the microfluid layer is configured with a hollow hybridization chamber and at least two hollow microfluid channels , wherein one end of each of the microfluid channel is connected to the hybridization chamber , and the other end is connected to one of the through hole of the cover layer.2. The automatic sample loading device according to claim 1 , wherein the contact angle between the surface of the cover layer which contacts the microfluid layer and the sample solution is less than 90 degrees.3. The automatic ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Device For The Transfer Of A Medium

Номер: US20140014231A1
Автор: Guedon Pierre
Принадлежит: EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATION

The device for the transfer of a medium comprises a magazine having two main faces () of which one is adapted to cooperate with a container and a lateral face () extending between said main faces () as well as at least one sliding valve () housed in a cavity of said magazine () and in which there is formed a transfer duct () for said medium which issues on said face () adapted to cooperate with said container, said valve () having a closed position in which it sealingly isolates said duct () from said container and an open position in which said duct () is placed in communication with said container; said valve () comprising a valve member (), an isolation sleeve () surrounding at least partially said valve member () as well as spring means () adapted to be compressed by said valve member () when said valve () is in its open position. 1. A device for the transfer of a medium into or from a container , comprising:a magazine having two main faces of which one is adapted to cooperate with the container, the magazine comprising at least one cavity extending between the two main faces and a lateral face extending between the two main faces, the lateral face having an opening; a valve member, and', 'an isolation sleeve surrounding at least partially the valve member, the sleeve comprising at least one elastically deformable portion adapted to be compressed by the valve member when the sliding valve is in the open position;, 'at least one sliding valve housed in the at least one cavity of the magazine, the sliding valve and the cavity forming a transfer duct for the medium, the transfer duct extending from an opening in the face adapted to cooperate with the container to the opening in the lateral face, the sliding valve having a closed position to sealingly isolate the transfer duct from the container and an open position to place the transfer duct in communication with the container, the sliding valve comprisingan actuating member configured to displace the valve member ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR THE COLLECTION, REFINEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION OF GASTROINTESTINAL MICROFLORA

Номер: US20140017720A1
Принадлежит: Pureflora, Inc.

Methods and systems for isolating gastrointestinal microflora from stool collected from a donor are provided. Stool is collected from a donor in a container as the donor is defecating. A solvent is introduced into the container and the container sealed to place its contents in a sealed environment. Various agents can be added to achieve dissolving, colorizing, deodorizing, or for further therapies. The solvent and collected stool is homogenized into a mixture which is then filtered by a multi-stage filter system to create a solution containing microflora in the desired consistency. This solution can be dispensed via an enema tube or other delivery apparatus for infusion into a patient's gastrointestinal tract. 1. A method of isolating gastrointestinal microflora from stools of a donor , the method comprising:collecting stool from the donor in a container as the donor is defecating;sealing the container to place the collected stool in a closed environment;introducing a solvent through an introduction port into the sealed container;homogenizing the solvent and collected stool within the sealed container to form a mixture; andfiltering the homogenized mixture to extract a filtrate comprising the solvent and gastrointestinal microflora from the mixture within the sealed container, the filtrate having reduced solids.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising dispensing the filtrate from a dispenser port in the stool container.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the introduction port and the dispenser port are the same.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the closed environment is anaerobic.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein collecting stool from the donor comprises collecting stool from the donor in the container as the donor is defecating while seated on a toilet.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the container is isolated from an environment of the toilet.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the container is closed to toilet water while stool is collected.8. The method ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Disposable cartridge for preparing a sample fluid containing cells for analysis

Номер: US20140033809A1
Принадлежит: Pixcell Medical Technologies LTD

The invention discloses a disposable cartridge for preparing a sample fluid containing cells for analysis. The cartridge comprises one or more parallel preparation units, each preparation unit comprises one or more chambers enclosed between seals and connected in series. Each chamber is configured for receiving an input fluid, performing a procedure affecting the fluid thereby generating an output fluid, and releasing the output fluid. A first chamber of the one or more chambers is a pressable chamber coupled to a first opening, while a last chamber of the one or more chambers is coupled to a second opening. The input fluid of the first chamber is the sample fluid. The one or more preparation units are coupleable to a compartment for performing analysis of the respective output fluids convey able via the second openings.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Segmented Online Sampling Apparatus And Method Of Use

Номер: US20140033834A1
Автор: Michael J. Biksacky
Принадлежит: Flownamics Analytical Instruments Inc

A segmented sampling apparatus is designed to extract a sample from a source and deliver the sample to a collector for storage or analysis. The sample is extracted from the source at a sample withdrawal or extraction rate but is delivered to the collector at a faster rate. Air is injected into or drawn into the apparatus which allows for an expedited sample delivery rate.

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus for a Fluid Transport Pipeline, Related Method and System

Номер: US20140041463A1
Принадлежит:

Apparatus for use in sampling multiphase fluid in a fluid transport pipeline, the apparatus comprising: a process fluid conduit comprising a blind leg connected to an upstream section and a downstream section; and wherein a fluid sampling port is provided in the blind leg. 1. Apparatus for use in sampling multiphase fluid in a fluid transport pipeline , the apparatus comprising:a process fluid conduit comprising a blind leg connected to an upstream section and a downstream section; andwherein at least one fluid sampling port is provided in the blind leg.2. Apparatus according to wherein the conduit further comprises a second sampling port.3. Apparatus according to comprising means for circulating fluid from the at least one sampling port to the second sampling port.4. Apparatus according to wherein the second sampling port is in the upstream section.5. Apparatus according to wherein the second sampling port is in the downstream section.6. Apparatus according to wherein the means for circulating fluid is arranged to circulate fluid from a sampling port which is at a higher pressure to a sampling port at a lower pressure.7. Apparatus according to comprising at least one sampling conduit connected to the at least one sampling port.8. Apparatus according to wherein the least one sampling conduit is in thermal communication with the process fluid conduit.9. Apparatus according to wherein the process fluid conduit and the least one sampling conduit are integrally formed in a block of material.10. Apparatus according to wherein the block of material comprises a block of thermally conductive material.11. Apparatus according to wherein the thermally conductive material is metal.12. Apparatus according to wherein the thermally conductive material is steel.13. Apparatus according to wherein the block is a solid block and the process fluid conduit or the least one sampling conduit are bored into the material.14. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

USES OF HYDROPHOBIC AGGREGATES AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING THOSE USES

Номер: US20140047933A1
Принадлежит: SEALSAND INC.

A method of collecting a urine sample including appropriately locating hydrophobic sand with respect to the urine sample. Use of the hydrophobic sand including providing a barrier in the form of at least one layer of the sand; and collecting a urine sample by appropriately locating the sand with respect to the urine. 1. A method of collecting a urine sample by appropriately locating hydrophobic sand with respect to the urine sample.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sand is located in a litter box.3. Use of hydrophobic sand comprising:providing a barrier in the form of at least one layer of the sand; andcollecting a urine sample by appropriately locating the sand with respect to the urine.4. The use of claim 3 , wherein collecting a urine sample entails using the hydrophobic sand as animal litter or a component of the litter. This application is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 13/147,571, which claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application 61/149,170, entitled “USES OF HYDROPHOBIC AGGREGATES AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING THOSE USES”, which was filed on Feb. 2, 2009. This application is a national stage entry of International application PCT/IB2010/050434, entitled “USES OF HYDROPHOBIC AGGREGATES AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING THOSE USES”, which was filed on Feb. 1, 2009, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to uses of hydrophobic aggregates and methods for performing those uses.Tree roots in search of water can grow and expand to the point where they can damage adjacent underground objects and structures such as underground piping, sidewalks, driveways, buildings, and so on. Further, the uncontrolled growth of such roots may allow a tree to grow very large, which may be undesirable in an orchard, for example, for reasons of space allocation and ease of picking fruit therefrom, and to help keep tree branches from damaging structures such as buildings and overhead electrical wires.Urinary and ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Automated Aseptic Sampling Workstations and Sample Collection Devices Therefore

Номер: US20140060214A1
Автор: Hofman Jan
Принадлежит: ALFA WASSERMANN, INC.

A method of taking a fluid samples from a processing line is provided that includes: placing an input conduit in fluid communication with the processing line; operatively coupling the input conduit to a peristaltic pump and a valve block; operatively coupling the valve block to a valve actuator so that the valves are movable among an off position, a flush position, and a sample position; controlling the valve actuator to move the valves to the flush position and turning on the peristaltic pump so that fluid from the processing line is pumped to a waste bag; and controlling the valve actuator to move a particular valve to the sample position and to move any valve upstream of the particular valve to the flush position while the peristaltic pump remains on so that fluid from the processing line is pumped to the sample bag associated with the particular valve. 1. A method of automatically taking a plurality of fluid samples from a processing line , comprising:cleaning a processing line having a first half of a two-part connector connected thereto;connecting a second half of the two-part connector to the first part, the second half part of a sample collection device, the sample connection device having a plurality of collection bags, a valve block, and an input conduit with the second half of the two-part connector, the valve block having an input, a plurality of three-way valves, and an output, the plurality of three-way valves corresponding in number to the plurality of collection bags, each of the three-way valves placing the input in fluid communication with a different one of the plurality of collection bags, the output being in fluid communication with a waste collection bag, the input being in fluid communication with the input conduit; andinserting the valve block into a valve actuator so that a handle of each of the plurality of valves is movable by the valve actuator.2. A method of automatically taking a plurality of fluid samples from a processing line , ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Automated Aseptic Sampling Workstations and Sample Collection Devices Therefore

Номер: US20140060215A1
Автор: Hofman Jan
Принадлежит: ALFA WASSERMANN, INC.

A sample collection device is provided. The collection device includes an input conduit, a plurality of automated sample collection bags, a waste collection bag, and a valve block. The input conduit is connectable to a fluid processing line. The automated sample collection bags each have a sample volume and the waste collection bag has a waste volume. The valve block a plurality of three-way valves and an output, where the plurality of three-way valves correspond in number to the plurality of automated sample collection bags, each of the three-way valves placing the input conduit in fluid communication with a different one of the plurality of sample collection bags. The output is in fluid communication with the waste collection bag. The collection device has a ratio of the waste volume to the sample volume of not more than 15:1. 1. A sample collection device , comprising:an input conduit being connectable to a fluid processing line;a plurality of automated sample collection bags each having a sample volume;a waste collection bag having a waste volume;a valve block having a plurality of three-way valves and an output, the plurality of three-way valves corresponding in number to the plurality of sample collection bags, each of the three-way valves placing the input conduit in fluid communication with a different one of the plurality of sample collection bags, the output being in fluid communication with the waste collection bag, anda ratio of the waste volume to the sample volume is not more than 15:1.2. The sample collection device of claim 1 , wherein the ratio is 10:1.3. The sample collection device of claim 1 , wherein the ratio is between 5:1 to 2:1.4. The sample collection device of claim 1 , further comprising a machine readable label on the valve block claim 1 , the machine readable label including information regarding physical characteristics of the sample collection device.5. The sample collection device of claim 4 , wherein the physical characteristics are ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

VOLUMETRIC SAMPLE ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY LOCATED OUTSIDE A LIQUID PROCESS LINE

Номер: US20150000427A1
Автор: Peebles Tracy D.
Принадлежит:

A volumetric sample adjustment assembly located outside of a process line to facilitate rapid changes in the sample volume without having to remove the sampler from the process line, from process pressure or without having to manually disassemble the collection head assembly, like some prior art devices. The volumetric sample adjustment assembly has a “gross adjustment” assembly to vary the gross sample volume within the predetermined range. This gross adjustment assembly uses a removable pin to vary the sample size. This removable adjustment pin may be removed and replaced in different positions to change the gross volume of the sample on short notice and without having to remove the sampler from the process line, from process pressure or without having to manually disassemble the collection head assembly. 1. A sample adjustment assembly associated with a pipeline , said assembly comprising:an adjustment pin;a housing including two or more adjustment apertures therein, wherein each aperture is sized and positioned to selectively received said adjustment pin;a shaft extending through the housing for axial movement therewithin downwardly toward said pipeline and upwardly away from said pipeline, said shaft oriented perpendicularly to the adjustment pin when said adjustment pin is positioned in an aperture of the housing;a lock ring secured on the shaft for movement therewith within the housing, wherein said lock ring is positioned on the shaft below said adjustment pin when said adjustment pin is positioned in an aperture of the housing such that said adjustment pin restricts upward travel of the lock ring, and thereby restricts upward axial travel of the shaft.2. The sample adjustment assembly of further including:a barrel connected with the shaft, said barrel having a threaded exterior;wherein said lock ring screws onto the barrel via the threaded exterior of the barrel, and wherein the lock ring can be rotated to raise or lower its position relative to the shaft ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Single-Platform Integrated Aquatic Species and Habitat Sampling System

Номер: US20160003713A1
Автор: Merz Joseph
Принадлежит:

Low or no disturbance sampling can be accomplished such as through a single-platform aquatic species and habitat sampling system with data integration and rapid processing capabilities that can address the need for sampling at variable depths over varied habitats, along with the simultaneous collection of linked physical and biological data. The platform may be based on a 24-36 foot boat, and may include a net mouth opener brace for an adjustable concentrator net and smaller drift net which may be attached to an adjustable sample chamber, perhaps containing variable mesh capture nets as well as cameras, water sampling equipment, and water quality sensors integrated with a fish finder, GPS, and other monitoring and data recording equipment. The depth of the net mouth opener brace and sample chamber may be adjustable using a depth control. 1. An aquatic sampling platform comprising:a boat;a net mouth opener brace mounted substantially to the fore of said boat;a concentrator net comprising a front end and a back end, said front end adjustably attached to said net mouth opener brace;a first depth control to which said concentrator net is immediately responsive;an organismically unrestrictive live well;a drift net mounted to said front end of said concentrator net;a tube connecting said drift net to said organismically unrestrictive live well;a second depth control to which said organismically unrestrictive live well is responsive;at least one organismically unrestrictive live well continuous monitoring multienvironmental sensor;at least one noninvasive aquatic species genetic material sampling system integrated into said organismically unrestrictive live well; anda through-hull immediate access hatch from said boat to said organismically unrestrictive live well.228-. (canceled)29. A multiple aquatic environment sampling platform comprising:a boat;a net mouth opener brace mounted to said boat;a concentrator net comprising a front end and a back end, said front end ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Centrifugal filtration device and method of capturing and observing fine particles in liquid using the same

Номер: US20200003661A1
Принадлежит: Organo Corp

A centrifugal filtration device is provided. The centrifugal filtration device has filtration membrane that filtrates liquid; cartridge that supports filtration membrane and that forms liquid chamber together with filtration membrane, wherein liquid chamber holds the liquid therein; and rotating member that rotates around rotation center and that supports cartridge such that filtration membrane is positioned outward of liquid chamber with respect to rotation center. Rotating member has a path that is connected to liquid chamber, and at least a part of a liquid contact part of the path that is in contact with the liquid is formed of titanium or a titanium alloy.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Pressure Reduction System and Method for Reducing the Pressure of High Pressure Aerosols

Номер: US20200003662A1
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A pressure reduction system and methods therefore that include features for reducing the pressure of a high pressure aerosol to ambient pressure without significantly changing the characteristics of the aerosol are provided. In this manner, the non-volatile particulate matter concentration in a sample stream obtained from the aerosol stream at ambient pressure is representative of the non-volatile particulate matter concentration that was present in the aerosol stream at high pressure prior to the pressure reduction. 1. A pressure reduction system , comprising:an enclosure defining a first chamber and a second chamber positioned downstream of the first chamber;an inlet port fluidly connecting a high pressure environment and the first chamber, the inlet port defining a first expansion orifice through which an aerosol stream comprised of non-volatile particulates is delivered to the first chamber from the high pressure environment, wherein the aerosol stream has a first pressure drop after passing through the first expansion orifice from a high pressure to an intermediate pressure;a transition tube fluidly connecting the first chamber and the second chamber, the transition tube defining an inlet and a second expansion orifice through which the aerosol stream is delivered to the second chamber from the first chamber, wherein the aerosol stream has a second pressure drop after passing through the second expansion from the intermediate pressure to a low pressure; anda sample outlet port defining a sample outlet of the second chamber, wherein a portion of the aerosol stream having the low pressure is configured to flow through the sample outlet.2. The pressure reduction system of claim 1 , wherein the pressure reduction system defines a main axis claim 1 , and wherein the inlet of the transition tube is concentrically aligned with the first expansion orifice of the inlet port along the main axis.3. The pressure reduction system of claim 1 , wherein the first expansion ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETRIEVING AND ANALYZING PARTICLES

Номер: US20210003496A1
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A system and method for isolating and analyzing single cells, including: a substrate having a broad surface; a set of wells defined at the broad surface of the substrate, and a set of channels, defined by the wall, that fluidly couple each well to at least one adjacent well in the set of wells; and fluid delivery module defining an inlet and comprising a plate, removably coupled to the substrate, the plate defining a recessed region fluidly connected to the inlet and facing the broad surface of the substrate, the fluid delivery module comprising a cell capture mode. 1. A system for material processing at a capture substrate comprising a set of wells distributed across a broad face of the capture substrate , the system comprising: a tip, a terminal opening, and a void defined between the tip and the terminal opening, and', 'a positioning device coupled to the tip and providing a range of motion for positioning the terminal opening of the tip with respect to one or more wells of the set of wells of the capture substrate;, 'an aspiration and delivery subsystem comprising an illumination source, an optical sensor, an optical pathway from the illumination source to the capture substrate and from the capture substrate to the optical sensor; and', 'a processor in communication with the aspiration and delivery subsystem and the imaging subsystem;, 'an imaging subsystem comprising the imaging subsystem to generate an image dataset from the set of wells of the capture substrate, wherein the image dataset is captured from a direction perpendicular to the broad surface of the substrate,', 'the processor to generate an analysis characterizing a set of states of the set of wells and contents of the set of wells, and', 'the aspiration and delivery subsystem to, responsive to the analysis, perform at least one of an aspiration operation and a delivery operation with transmission of the tip to individual wells of the set of wells., 'wherein the processor comprises a non-transitory ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Speed Loop for Take-Off and Return by Single Pipeline Probe

Номер: US20190003932A1
Автор: Rolston Claude A.
Принадлежит: MUSTANG SAMPLING LLC

A sample take-off system incorporating a small volume pump with a speed loop for pressurizing excess extracted sample for return into the process stream using a single multi-channel probe for both take-off and return of the excess extracted sample is illustrated and described. 1. A sample probe system comprising:an elongated sample extraction probe having a fluid sample extraction port, an extracted fluid sample exit port, a first extracted fluid communication channel extending generally axially in a direction of elongation of the sample extraction probe for a first select length sufficient to extend between the fluid sample extraction port and the extracted fluid sample exit port, the sample probe defining a return fluid sample reinjection input, a return fluid sample reinjection outlet, and a second reinjection fluid communication channel extending axially for a second select length generally parallel to at least a portion of the first extracted fluid communication channel,the first axially extending channel establishing fluid communication of a first select length between the fluid sample source and the extracted fluid sample exit port and the second axially extending channel defining a second select length extending a select axial distance along the probe;a sample take-off line in fluid communication with the extracted fluid sample exit port;a sample return line connected to the sample take-off line and in fluid communication with the return fluid sample reinjection outlet; and,a pump disposed along the sample return line upstream of the return fluid sample reinjection outlet, the pump for increasing the pressure of return fluid sample in the sample return line to pressurize fluid sample passing therethrough to provide a speed loop reinjection system.2. The system of where the sample probe defines a unitary structure and the first select length corresponds to the entire length of elongation of the probe and the second select length is less than the first select ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Microfluidic Bubble Logic Devices

Номер: US20150011404A1
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Fluid-based no-moving part logic devices are constructed from complex sequences of micro- and nanofluidic channels, on-demand bubble/droplet modulators and generators for programming the devices, and micro- and nanofluidic droplet/bubble memory elements for storage and retrieval of biological or chemical elements. The input sequence of bubbles/droplets encodes information, with the output being another sequence of bubbles/droplets or on-chip chemical synthesis. For performing a set of reactions/tasks or process control, the modulators can be used to program the device by producing a precisely timed sequence of bubbles/droplets, resulting in a cascade of logic operations within the micro- or nanofluidic channel sequence, utilizing the generated droplets/bubbles as a control. The devices are based on the principle of minimum energy interfaces formed between the two fluid phases enclosed inside precise channel geometries. Various devices, including logic gates, non-volatile bistable memory, ring oscillators, bubble synchronizers, analysis chips, sample collectors, and printers have been designed.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FLUSHING APPARATUS AND RELATED INTERFACES

Номер: US20160010315A1
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to maintaining water quality in a water distribution by controlling a flushing apparatus. In one example implementation, a flushing apparatus performs steps comprising flushing the water distribution system in accordance with a residual flush program, flushing the water distribution system in accordance with a turbidity flush program, flushing the water distribution system in accordance with a pH flush program, and flushing the water distribution system in accordance with a time-based flushing program. 1. A method of maintaining water quality in a water distribution system using a flushing and sampling station , comprising:flushing the water distribution system in accordance with a residual flush program stored in a memory of the flushing and sampling station based on a plurality of residual flush parameters when it is determining that a residual level command to flush the water distribution system is active, the residual level command to flush being triggered by a residual set point level;flushing the water distribution system in accordance with a turbidity flush program stored in the memory of the flushing and sampling station based on a plurality of turbidity flush parameters when it is determining that a turbidity command to flush the water distribution system is active, the turbidity command to flush being triggered by a turbidity set point level;flushing the water distribution system in accordance with a pH flush program stored in the memory of the flushing and sampling station based on a plurality of pH flush parameters when it is determining that a pH command flush the water distribution system is active, the pH command to flush being triggered by a pH set point level; andflushing the water distribution system in accordance with a time-based flushing program stored in the memory of the flushing and sampling station based on at least one program parameter when it is determined that the flushing program is active.2. The method of ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

SAMPLE-TAKING UNIT

Номер: US20160011082A1
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A sample-taking unit having a sampling unit and a hold-down device which is movable relative thereto in a parallel manner, said sample-taking unit including a self-holding mechanism which, as a result of a self-locking effect, automatically fixes the hold-down device in a lowered fixing position against an upward movement until the self-locking effect is removed again as a result of the self-holding mechanism being acted upon with a detaching force, preferably as a result of contact between the sampling unit and a clamping element of the self-holding mechanism. 1. A sample-taking unit for taking samples from a container , the sample-taking unit comprising:a) a sampling unit including a penetrating element, wherein the sampling unit is configured to be moved from a second end position into a first end position, in which the penetrating element projects into the container in the second end position, in which the penetrating element does not project into the container in the first end position, and b1) be moved from a fixing position into a release position, in which the hold-down device fixes the container in the fixing position, in which the hold-down device does not act upon the container in the release position, and', 'b2) maintain the fixing position using a holding mechanism whilst the sampling unit is moved from the second end position in a direction of the first end position,, 'b) a hold-down device configured to be moved relative to the penetrating element, wherein the hold-down device is also configured to'}c) in which the holding mechanism is a self-holding mechanism where the hold-down device is fixed in the fixing position as a result of a self-locking effect with a clamping force.2. The sample-taking unit of claim 1 , in that the self-holding mechanism comprises a clamping element and a clamping body between which the self-locking effect is active.3. The sample-taking unit of claim 2 , in that the clamping body comprises a clamping rail.4. The sample- ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Sampling device

Номер: US20190011472A1
Автор: Erwin Trummer
Принадлежит: Zeta Biopharma GmbH

A sampling device (1) for filling a sample vessel (4) with sample material from a material container, wherein the sampling device (1) comprises a first locking unit (2), a sterilization unit and a sampling chamber (3), wherein the sampling chamber (3) has an internal chamber space (5), a manipulation unit (6), an opening unit (7) arranged within the internal chamber space (5) as well as a coupling unit (8) arranged within the internal chamber space (5), the first locking unit (2) is arranged between the material container and the coupling unit (8), and the sterilization unit is connected to the internal chamber space (5) and configured to sterilize the internal chamber space (5), wherein the manipulation unit (6) is configured to accommodate the sample vessel (4) at least in part within the internal chamber space (5), movable between the opening unit (7) and the coupling unit (8), the opening unit (7) is configured to open and close the sample vessel (4), and the coupling unit (8) is configured to be coupleable to the sample vessel (4).

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

ONLINE MEASUREMENT OF DISPERSED OIL PHASE IN PRODUCED WATER

Номер: US20220034863A1
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Online measurement of dispersed oil phase in produced water can be implemented a method on-site of a flowline transporting a fluid that includes dispersed oil in water. A sample of the fluid flowed through the flowline is obtained. The sample includes the oil phase and the water phase. The sample is combined with a chemical element that can separate the oil phase in the sample from the water phase in the sample. The separated oil phase and the chemical element are transferred into a measurement cell. The chemical element is removed from the measurement cell. After the chemical element is removed from the measurement cell, a quantity of the oil phase in the sample in the measurement cell is determined by a capacitive measurement technique. The determined quantity of the oil phase in the sample is provided. 1. A method implemented on-site of a flowline transporting a fluid comprising an oil phase and a water phase , the method comprising:obtaining a sample of the fluid flowed through the flowline, wherein the sample comprises the oil phase and the water phase;combining the sample with a chemical element configured to separate the oil phase in the sample from the water phase in the sample;transferring the separated oil phase and the chemical element into a measurement cell;removing the chemical element from the measurement cell;after removing the chemical element from the measurement cell, determining a quantity of the oil phase in the sample in the measurement cell by a capacitive measurement technique; andproviding the determined quantity of the oil phase in the sample.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sample is obtained by drawing the sample directly from the flowline into a sample cell fluidically coupled to the flowline.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the chemical element is dry n-hexane.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein combining the sample with dry n-hexane comprises mixing the sample with the dry n-hexane by bubbling with dry gas.5. The method of claim ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

TOILET BASED URINE ANALYSIS SYSTEM

Номер: US20200015791A1
Принадлежит: BLOOM HEALTH, INC.

Urine analysis system that couples or integrates with a toilet. Wirelessly links to a computer, such as a user's mobile device to accept control inputs and report urine test results. Accepts user input to initiate testing and deploys a urine collector into the toilet bowl above the water to collect a urine sample. The collected urine sample is dispensed onto multiple regions of a test matrix that may perform many urine tests simultaneously. A single test matrix may include multiple types of tests, such as immunochromatography and colorimetric assays. An optical imaging system detects reaction of the urine with reagents integrated into the test matrix. Analysis of images may be performed locally or on a remote server. The system may store an inventory of test matrices to support daily testing for long durations, for example 6 months or more before refilling. 1. A toilet based urine analysis system comprising: [ 'wherein in said deployed position, said urine collector is inside a volume comprising an interior of a bowl of said toilet and below a rim of said toilet; and,', 'wherein when said urine collector is in said deployed position said urine collector is configured to collect urine and is outside of a housing, wherein said housing is integrated with said toilet, and wherein said retracted position is within or adjacent to said housing;'}, 'wherein in said retracted position, said urine collector is within or adjacent to said housing that is integrated with said toilet; and,, 'said urine collector comprises a deployed position and a retracted position;'}, 'a urine collector configured to collect urine from a user, wherein'}a collector movement mechanism configured to allow movement of said urine collector from said retracted position to said deployed position, and from said deployed position back to said retracted position;a collector actuator configured to actuate said movement of said urine collector from said retracted position to said deployed position, and ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

SELF-SEALING SAMPLING PORT FOR SANITARY PIPING

Номер: US20170016806A1
Автор: Dupont, SR. Paul Robert
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A system is provided allowing for sanitary sampling of piping without disassembly thereof, the system having: a sampling port disposed in communication with a pipe, the sampling port having a distal portion in communication with an interior of the pipe and a proximal opening; a pressure retention ring having an open central portion, the pressure retention ring being configured to engage the proximal opening of the sampling port; and a septum disposed between the sampling port and the pressure retention ring having a lower section, an upper section and a central portion, wherein the lower section comprises an elastomeric portion of a first hardness having a diameter that is substantially the same as the interior diameter of the sampling port, wherein the upper section comprises an elastomeric portion of a second hardness having a diameter that is substantially the same as the interior diameter of the open central portion of the pressure retention ring, wherein the central portion of the septum extending from the respective diameters of the upper and lower sections substantially to the outer diameter of the pressure retention ring and substantially flat portion of the sampling port, acting as a gasket, wherein the second hardness is harder than the first hardness; wherein a sanitary sample is taken by inserting a cannula through the septum, extracting the sanitary sample and removing the cannula from the septum. 1. A system allowing for sanitary sampling of piping without disassembly thereof , the system comprising:a sampling port disposed in communication with a pipe, said sampling port comprising a distal portion in communication with an interior of said pipe and a proximal opening;a pressure retention ring comprising an open central portion, said pressure retention ring being configured to engage said proximal opening of said sampling port; anda septum disposed between said sampling port and said pressure retention ring comprising a lower section, an upper section ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

SAMPLING DEVICE

Номер: US20160018295A1
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A device comprising a sampling container comprising a hollow elongated structure formed by at least one sidewall, a first end being open to receive an instrument, and a second end being open to provide a fluid passageway for fluid from a reservoir to enter into or drain from the fluid passageway when the first end of the sampling container is inserted into the fluid in the reservoir, the first end and the second end being disposed at opposite ends of the hollow elongated structure, a sidearm attached to the at least one sidewall, the sidearm comprising a joint, and a valve disposed at the joint.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Sample Conditioning

Номер: US20180017469A1
Принадлежит: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.

A process for analysing a hydrocarbon stream comprises: withdrawing a hydrocarbon sample from a hydrocarbon stream; passing the hydrocarbon sample to an analysis device at a target temperature of greater than 120° C. and a target flow rate of greater than 20 litres per minute; and returning the hydrocarbon sample to the hydrocarbon stream. The process may be used for the on-line analysis of crude oil, in order to optimise a refinery operation. 1. A process for analysing a hydrocarbon stream , said process comprising:withdrawing a hydrocarbon sample from a hydrocarbon stream;passing the hydrocarbon sample to an analysis device at a target temperature of greater than 120° C. and a target flow rate of greater than 20 litres per minute; andreturning the hydrocarbon sample to the hydrocarbon stream.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon sample is passed to the analysis device below its flash point.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon stream is a crude oil stream.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein hydrocarbon samples are withdrawn from the hydrocarbon stream intermittently.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon sample is passed to the analysis device at a target flow rate of less than 90 litres per minute.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon sample is passed to the analysis device at a target velocity of greater than 0.5 m/s.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon sample is passed to the analysis device at a target velocity of less than 6 m/s.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon sample is passed to the analysis device at a target temperature of less than 190° C.9. The process of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon sample is heated with a heating device so that it reaches the target temperature.10. The process of claim 9 , wherein the temperature of the hydrocarbon sample is monitored with a temperature detection device and claim 9 , if it falls below the target temperature claim 9 , the ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE LETHALITY AND THE LEVEL OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROL OF A PROCESS NON-INVASIVELY

Номер: US20210017574A1
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Methods and devices for non-invasively assessing lethality and/or cross contamination of a process. In some embodiments, an aggregating sampler is used, such as a fixture catcher, to obtain samples before, after and/or during the process. In some embodiments, an isolated packet of bacteria is exposed to the active elements of the process without contacting the product. In other embodiments, a method to measure lethality using microgenomic analysis is reported. In still other embodiments, a procedure is reported to use the knowledge from a microgenomic process to use direct qPCR for identified genera species to measure cross contamination. These metrics have special utility in the validation of wash water performance but may have utility is assessing process performance when unpackaged product is treated as for blanching and irradiation. Process performance can include verification of process delivery or for research. 1. A method for measuring a lethality of a process that is compatible with use during commercial food processing operations , the method comprising:obtaining a before measure of microbial load of one or more genera or species of abundant wild type bacteria selected to serve as surrogates for one or more target organisms;obtaining an after measure of microbial load of the same abundant wild type bacteria; andreporting the log of the ratios of abundance as the lethality.2. The method of measuring lethality of where an aggregating sampler is used to collect sample of the abundant wild type bacteria for enumeration from which the after and/or the before measures are obtained.3. The method of measuring lethality of where the aggregating sampler is one or more fixed catchers.4. The method of where relative metagenomic levels and a reference enumeration are used to measure either or both of the before and after measures of microbial load.5. The method of where thiosulfate is used to quench residual sanitizer for analysis.6. The method of where metagenomic ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SAMPLING, PREPARING AND ANALYSING A SAMPLE

Номер: US20160025602A1
Принадлежит:

A device for sampling, preparing and analysing a sample, for example a suspension, comprises: a sampling device adapted to sampling a fluid sample, at least one sample preparation unit adapted to prepare the sample, and at least one analysing unit. By adapting the device for sampling and analysing a sample for placement in direct vicinity to a process pipe and adapting the sampling device to sample a fluid sample directly from a gate, a compact and cost-efficient device is provides, which also provides fast feedback to a process to be controlled. 2. The device for sampling claim 1 , preparing and analysing a sample according to claim 1 , wherein the sampling device is adapted to bring the fluid sample directly to the preparation unit.3. The device for sampling claim 1 , preparing and analysing a sample according to claim 1 , comprising a first and a second sample preparation unit interconnected by means of a pipe claim 1 , wherein the first sample preparation unit comprises a first chamber and a first screen and the second sample preparation unit comprises a second chamber and a second screen.4. The device for sampling claim 3 , preparing and analysing a sample according to claim 3 , wherein the first and second chambers and their interconnection are configured so that no part of a fluid sample can be moved from the first to the second chamber by means of gravity only.5. The device for sampling claim 3 , preparing and analysing a sample according to claim 3 , wherein the first sample preparation unit comprises a coarse screen in the upper portion of the first chamber.6. The device for sampling claim 1 , preparing and analysing a sample according to claim 1 , wherein the analysing unit is an optical unit for measuring any of the following: absorbance claim 1 , reflectance claim 1 , and fluorescence claim 1 , preferably an optical unit adapted to measure both absorbance and reflectance.7. The device for sampling claim 1 , preparing and analysing a sample according to ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

RETENTION OF COMPOSITION OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS ON VAPOURISATION

Номер: US20200025658A1
Автор: KNIGHT Jeremy
Принадлежит: JDSE Limited

A method of vapourising a sample of liquefied natural gas so as to retain the proportions of components of the liquefied natural gas on vapourisation, the method comprising the steps of: introducing liquefied natural gas into a liquid inlet () of a liquefied natural gas vapouriser (); vapourising the liquefied natural gas at a vapourisation element () of the liquid inlet (); and directing vapourised liquefied natural gas into a vapourisation conduit portion () directly after the liquid inlet, the vapourisation conduit portion () having a fall, thereby encouraging vapourised liquid natural gas to be directed against a flow direction of liquid or liquid-gas phase natural gas in the vapourisation conduit portion to encourage remixing of the vapourised liquid natural gas and liquid or liquid-gas phase natural gas A liquefied natural gas vapouriser () suitable for the above method is also provided. 1. A method of vapourising a sample of liquefied natural gas so as to retain or substantially maintain the proportions of components of the liquefied natural gas on vapourisation , the method comprising the steps of:a. introducing liquefied natural gas into a liquid inlet of a liquefied natural gas vapouriser;b. vapourising the liquefied natural gas at a vapourisation element at or adjacent to the liquid inlet; andc. directing vapourised liquefied natural gas into a vapourisation conduit portion directly after the liquid inlet, the vapourisation conduit portion having a fall, thereby encouraging vapourised liquid natural gas to be directed against a flow direction of liquid or liquid-gas phase natural gas in the vapourisation conduit portion to encourage remixing of the vapourised liquid natural gas and liquid or liquid-gas phase natural gas.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a step d claim 1 , subsequent to step c claim 1 , of passing vapourised liquid natural gas into a heat exchange conduit immediately after the vapourisation conduit portion.3. The ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FLUID SAMPLING

Номер: US20170030809A1
Автор: KNIGHT Jeremy
Принадлежит:

A sampling device comprises a mounting body connectable to a fluid container for housing a fluid requiring sampling. The mounting body has a fluid-sample flow passage opening into a connector recess; a sample-tube connector engaged with the connector recess; and a sample tube which extends from a distal end of the sample-tube connector and tightly engages with the fluid-sample flow passage. A cavity thus defined by the connector recess and the distal end of the sample-tube connector is bridged by the sample tube. The bridging prevents or limits contamination of a fluid sample extracted from a fluid flow in a fluid container to which the device is attached. 1. A sampling device comprising: 'a sample-tube connector engaged with the connector recess; and', 'a mounting body connectable to a fluid-sample container, the mounting body having a fluid-sample flow passage opening into a connector recess;'}a sample tube which extends from a distal end of the sample-tube connector and tightly engages with the fluid-sample flow passage, whereby a cavity defined by the connector recess and the distal end of the sample-tube connector is bridged by the sample tube.2. The sampling device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a proximal end of the fluid-sample flow passage in the mounting body at the connector recess has a stepped bore.356. The sampling device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a first step () of the stepped bore is complementarily shaped to receive an end portion of the sample-tube connector.4. The sampling device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the said first step is adapted to fluid-tightly or substantially fluid-tightly engage with the end portion of the sample tube.532. The sampling device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein a second step of the stepped bore is shaped to receive a sealing element configured to fluid-tightly or substantially fluid-tightly seals an exterior surface of the sample tube () relative to the mounting body.6. The sampling device as claimed in claim 5 ...

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01-05-2014 дата публикации

PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20140116121A1
Принадлежит: BioAccel

Instruments, devices and methods of analysis are provided which fully integrate a significant number of process steps in a continuous operation. Accurate positioning and full contact between components is also provided by the relative movement the designs allow. An effect interface between a low cost disposable cartridge or device and the instrument to process it is also detailed. 2. An instrument according to in which the relative movement for the device is provided to align the device with a device to instrument interface and/or to contact the device with a device to instrument interface.3. An instrument according to in which the relative movement for the device is provided to align the device with an investigation step and/or detection step and/or electrophoresis step and/or analysis step.4. An instrument according to in which the device is provided on a carrier.5. An instrument according to in which the relative movement is used to move the device from a insertion position to a use position.6. An instrument according to in which the relative movement for the device is made in response to one or more alignment checks conducted by the instrument.7. An instrument according to in which one or more releasable fasteners hold the device against the carrier claim 1 , but allow movement of the device away from the carrier in response to a force above a certain level.8. An instrument according to in which when the force is removed and/or reduced below that level claim 7 , the device returns to the insertion position and/or into contact with the carrier.9. An instrument according to in which the carrier interacts with the instrument and/or casing and/or device location and/or device to instrument interface to position the device relative to the device to instrument location.10. An instrument according to in which the device is moved from the insertion position to a use position in which the device contacts the device to instrument interface.11. An instrument according to ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

Device for removing samples from a material flow

Номер: US20150034274A1
Автор: DArienzo Simone
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In a device for taking samples from a material flow of fine-grained and dry material, in particular in the cement industry, comprising an upwardly open sample chamber () capable of being introduced into, and retracted from, the material flow through an introduction socket, the sample chamber () is formed in a rod-shaped body () translationally guided between a sampling position and a retracted position, and the sample chamber () has an openable bottom (). 120-. (canceled)212216110671101. A device for taking samples from a material flow of fine-grained and dry material comprising an upwardly open sample chamber () capable of being introduced into , and retracted from , the material flow through an introduction socket , which sample chamber () is formed in a rod-shaped body () translationally guided between a sampling position and a retracted position and has an openable bottom , wherein the openable bottom is formed by a body () displaceable in the bottom plane , which is preferably movable together with the rod-shaped body () between the sampling position and the retracted position , a control element () , of the body () forming a bottom () cooperates with a stationary overrun element to control an opening movement of the bottom in an opening direction as a function of a displacement stroke of the rod-shaped body () , wherein the control element () is arranged in such a manner that the opening movement of the bottom is terminated when the rod-shaped body () comes to lie on a stationary stop.22617. A device according to claim 21 , wherein the bottom-forming body () is pivotably mounted on the rod-shaped body () so as to allow for a scissor-like opening movement of the bottom ().2316. A device according to claim 21 , wherein the rod-shaped body () and the bottom-forming body () are made of metal.241. A device according to claim 21 , wherein the rod-shaped body () is designed as a solid metal body.251. A device according to claim 21 , wherein an end face facing the ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

SAMPLE CUP

Номер: US20200030789A1
Принадлежит: Sandstone Diagnostics, Inc.

A cup used to receive, hold, measure and pour liquids, such a specimens, such as for a medical assay, is described. The cup comprises an open receiving upper chamber, two or more open sample-directing channels, and an open, calibrated and marked measuring column. When sitting on a level surface, fluid flows freely from the upper chamber through the sample-directing channels into the measuring column. A foot is under each fluid-directing channel. The base of the measuring column functions as an additional, such as a third, foot. Cups nest, with the two feet of the upper cup sitting into two sample-directing columns of lower cup. The measuring column and upper chamber taper to permit nesting. If the cup is tipped, it rests on two of three of: the two feet and the base of the measuring column, and a point on a lower perimeter of the upper chamber, such that fluid will not spill. 1. A cup comprising:an upper chamber open at the top of the cup;two sample-directing chambers fluidly connected to the upper chamber;a measuring chamber fluidly connected to the sample-directing chambers;wherein the sample-directing chambers and the measuring chamber each comprise a base and wherein the cup rests level supported by the bases, when on a horizontal surface;wherein, when the cup is on a horizontal surface, a fluid placed in the upper chamber flows under gravity into at least one of the sample-directing chambers and thence to the measuring chamber.2. The cup of claim 1 , wherein:the cup comprises exactly two sample-directing chambers.3. The cup of claim 1 , wherein:each sample-directing chamber is substantially in the form of a channel, open on the top to the upper chamber and comprising a sloped bottom leading into the measuring chamber; andwherein a base of the upper chamber is sloped towards any combination of sample-directing chambers and the measuring chamber.4. The cup of claim 1 , wherein:when the cup is on a horizontal surface, gravity causes fluid to flow freely from the ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Fluid-monitoring probe, baffle and system

Номер: US20200032962A1
Автор: Jeremy Knight
Принадлежит: JDSE Ltd

A fluid monitoring system (10) is suitable for the monitoring of liquefied natural gas in a pipe section (12), via insertion of a fluid-monitoring probe(14) into a port (16). The fluid-monitoring probe (14) is at least partially covered by a support structure (18), and a fluid-directing baffle (20) is mounted thereon to redirect fluid flow from the main liquefied gas flow to a secondary passage through the support structure.

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01-05-2014 дата публикации

Devices, Solutions and Methods for Sample Collection

Номер: US20140120531A1
Принадлежит: ABOGEN, INC.

The disclosure relates to devices, solutions and methods for collecting and processing samples of bodily fluids containing cells (as well as embodiments for the collection, and processing and/or analysis of other fluids including toxic and/or hazardous substances/fluids). In addition, the disclosure relates generally to function genomic studies and to the isolation and preservation of cells from saliva and other bodily fluids (e.g., urine), for cellular analysis. With respect to devices for collection of bodily fluids, some embodiments include two mating bodies, a cap and a tube (for example), where, in some embodiments, the cap includes a closed interior space for holding a sample preservative solution and mates with the tube to constitute the (closed) sample collection device. Upon mating, the preservation solution flows into the closed interior space to preserve cells in the bodily fluid. The tube is configured to receive a donor sample of bodily fluid (e.g., saliva, urine), which can then be subjected to processing to extract a plurality of cells. The plurality of cells can be further processed to isolate one and/or another cell type therefrom. The plurality of cells, as well as the isolated cell type(s), can be analyzed for functional genomic and epigenetic studies, as well as biomarker discovery. 1. A bodily fluid sample collection device for the collection of naturally expressed bodily fluids , the device comprising: an outer wall having an engagement member,', the chamber comprises inner walls defining an interior space and an aperture,', 'the aperture is configured for sealing by a removable blocking member, and', 'the blocking member includes a first coupling member for engaging a corresponding second coupling member in a tube, thereby causing removal of the blocking member and opening of the aperture when the cap is coupled to the tube;, 'an interior chamber for holding a fluid, wherein, 'and, 'a cap comprising 'a containment wall defining a reservoir for ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYSING AND PROCESSING GRANULAR MATERIAL

Номер: US20210033547A1
Принадлежит:

A method of analysing granular material in a slurry, the method comprising: compacting the granular material in the slurry to form one or more pucks; irradiating said pucks with X-Ray radiation and detecting X-ray energy transmitted through said one or more irradiated pucks; irradiating a reference material with X-Ray radiation, said reference material having known material characteristics and detecting X-ray energy transmitted through said reference material; comparing X-ray energy transmission through said one or more pucks with the reference material to compute, using a processing unit, one or more particle characteristics of the granular material in the one or more pucks. 1. A method of analysing granular material in a slurry , the method comprising:compacting the granular material in the slurry to form one or more pucks;irradiating a section of said pucks with X-Ray radiation and detecting X-ray energy transmission through said one or more irradiated pucks;irradiating a section of reference material with X-Ray radiation, said reference material having known material characteristics and detecting X-ray energy transmitted though said reference material; andcomparing X ray energy transmission through said one or more pucks with the reference material to compute, using a processing unit, one or more particle characteristics of the granular material in the one or more pucks.2. A method of analysing granular material in the slurry in accordance with wherein the step of comparing X ray energy transmission through said one or more pucks with the reference puck is used for computing average density or relative average density of the granular material in the one or more pucks.3. A method of analysing granular material in the slurry in accordance with wherein the step of forming said one or more pucks comprises the steps of directing one or more streams of slurry into a collection chamber claim 1 , filtering said slurry to separate the granular material from the slurry ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Method for determining a chemical intake capacity of a process medium in a measuring point and measuring point for determining a chemical intake capacity of a process medium

Номер: US20210033590A1

A method for determining a chemical intake capacity of a process medium includes steps of providing a measuring point and an analytical measuring device, closing an outlet valve to the drain so that no process medium is discharged and closing the inlet valve so that no additional process medium is fed from the first inlet. The method includes circulating the analyte and process medium through the pump so the mixture flows into the analytical measuring device at a predetermined flow velocity. Further, the method includes detecting a measured value using the analytical measuring device until the measured value exceeds a limit value. The predetermined volumes are summed to form a total volume of the analyte, and a chemical intake capacity of the predetermined medium is determined based on the total volume of the analyte fed in.

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

SAMPLE COLLECTING DEVICE FOR DROPLET AND GAS SAMPLING IN NARROW DUCTS OF A GAS TURBINE OR ANY OTHER DEVICE WITH AN OIL BREATHER

Номер: US20150041653A1
Автор: Brown Roger, Pearce Robert
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

An analysing arrangement for analysing a composition of a fluid, such as oil mist of an engine, e.g. a gas turbine is provided. The analysing arrangement includes a breather pipe coupleable to the gas turbine such that at least a part of the fluid is flowing through the breather pipe, a first collecting device for collecting a first sample of the fluid, wherein the first collecting device is configured for providing a first composition analysis of the first sample and a second collecting device for collecting a second sample of the fluid, wherein the second collecting device is configured for providing a second composition analysis of the second sample. The first collecting device and the second collecting device are arranged inside the breather pipe such that the first collecting device and the second collecting device are exposed to a common flow characteristic of the fluid inside the breather pipe. 1. An analysing arrangement for analysing a composition of a fluid , of a gas turbine , the analysing arrangement comprising:a breather pipe configure to be coupled to the gas turbine such that at least a part of the fluid is flowing through the breather pipe,a first collecting device for collecting a first sample of the fluid, wherein the first collecting device is configured for providing a first composition analysis of the first sample, anda second collecting device for collecting a second sample of the fluid, wherein the second collecting device is configured for providing a second composition analysis of the second sample,wherein the first collecting device and the second collecting device are arranged inside the breather pipe such that the first collecting device and the second collecting device are exposed to a common flow characteristic of the fluid inside the breather pipe.2. The analysing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the first collecting device and the second collecting device have a common distance (d) to a pipe wall of the breather pipe.3. The ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

POLYSENSING BIOELECTRONIC TEST PLATE

Номер: US20170038282A1
Принадлежит:

An electronic test plate includes a test plate comprising plurality of wells, each well configured to contain a substance to be analyzed. Sensors are arranged to sense characteristics of the substance and to generate sensor signals based on the sensed characteristics over time. The sensors are arranged so that multiple sensors are associated with each well. At least one sensor of the multiple sensors senses a characteristic of the substance that is different from a characteristic sensed by another sensor of the multiple sensors. Sensor select circuitry is arranged on a backplane disposed along the test plate. The sensor select circuitry is coupled to the sensors and enable the sensor signals of selected sensors to be accessed at a data output of the backplane. 1. A device comprising:a test plate comprising plurality of wells, each well configured to contain a substance to be analyzed; andsensors configured to sense characteristics of the substance and to generate sensor signals based on the sensed characteristics, the sensors arranged so that multiple sensors are associated with each well, at least one sensor of the multiple sensors configured to sense a characteristic of the substance that is different from a characteristic sensed by another sensor of the multiple sensors; andsensor select circuitry coupled to the sensors, the sensor select circuitry arranged on a backplane disposed along the test plate, the sensor select circuitry configured to enable the sensor signals of selected sensors to be accessed at a data output.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device includes one or more optically transparent regions that allow each well to be optically interrogated.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the sensor select circuitry and the sensors comprise thin film transistors (TFT).4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the multiple sensors comprise two or more of electrical claim 1 , chemical claim 1 , optical claim 1 , acoustic and oxygen sensors.5. The ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

CELL CAPTURE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20170038292A1
Принадлежит: DeNovo Sciences, Inc.

A cell capture system including an array, an inlet manifold, and an outlet manifold. The array includes a plurality of parallel pores, each pore including a chamber and a pore channel, an inlet channel fluidly connected to the chambers of the pores; an outlet channel fluidly connected to the pore channels of the pores. The inlet manifold is fluidly connected to the inlet channel, and the outlet channel is fluidly connected to the outlet channel. A cell removal tool is also disclosed, wherein the cell removal tool is configured to remove a captured cell from a pore chamber. 1. A system for capturing cells in single-cell format , comprising: a chamber having an upstream end, and a pore channel, fluidly coupled to the chamber at a downstream end of the chamber, defined by a pore channel width configured to block egress of a cell, wherein each chamber of the plurality of pores is separated from an adjacent chamber by a barrier that blocks fluid flow in a direction parallel to fluid flow through the pore channel;', 'an inlet channel directly fluidly coupled to the upstream end of each chamber of the plurality of pores; and', 'an outlet channel fluidly coupled to each pore channel of the plurality of pores, wherein flow from the inlet channel is configured to reach the outlet channel only by way of the plurality of pores., 'a plurality of pores, each pore in the plurality of pores displaced from at least one other pore in the plurality of pores and comprising, 'an array defined on a broad face of a substrate, comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein fluid coupling between the inlet channel and the outlet channel of the array claim 1 , only by way of the plurality of pores claim 1 , provides a volumetric fluid flow rate within inlet channel that is substantially equal to the volumetric fluid flow rate within the outlet channel.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second array having a second plurality of pores claim 1 , a second inlet channel fluidly coupled ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

Sampling System and Sampling Method

Номер: US20220057302A1
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To sample cooling water from a discharge pipe under vacuum, with a simple structure and without using a large-scale device. Provided is a sampling system for sampling cooling water flowing through a discharge pipe extending from a condenser to a sea. The sampling system includes: a bypass pipe branched off from the discharge pipe and joining the discharge pipe; two shutoff valves provided in the bypass pipe; a sampling pipe branched off from the bypass pipe between the two shutoff valves; a vent pipe branched off from the bypass pipe between the two shutoff valves; a sampling valve provided in the sampling pipe; and a vent valve provided in the vent pipe. 1. A sampling system for sampling cooling water flowing through a discharge pipe extending from a condenser to a sea , the sampling system comprising:a bypass pipe branched off from the discharge pipe and joining the discharge pipe;two shutoff valves provided in the bypass pipe;a sampling pipe branched off from the bypass pipe between the two shutoff valves;a vent pipe branched off from the bypass pipe between the two shutoff valves;a sampling valve provided in the sampling pipe; anda vent valve provided in the vent pipe.2. The sampling system according to claim 1 , whereinthe bypass pipe is disposed at a higher position than a tide level.3. The sampling system according to claim 1 , whereinthe sampling system is disposed at a lower position relative to the discharge pipe.4. The sampling system according to claim 1 , comprising:a makeup water pipe connected to the bypass pipe;a makeup water valve provided in the makeup water pipe;an operating device that outputs an instruction signal for an instruction on sampling of the cooling water; anda control unit that controls the two shutoff valves, the vent valve, the sampling valve, and the makeup water valve with the instruction signal from the operating device as a trigger, whereinthe two shutoff valves are normal open type power-driven on-off valves, whereas the vent ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

TOOLING FRIENDLY ADAPTER FOR INSERTION PROBE ACCESS

Номер: US20190040988A1
Автор: Wolfe Nicholas S.
Принадлежит: MUSTANG SAMPLING LLC

An insertion probe adapter for fluid sample extraction from a pipeline for mounting of an overlying housing element is illustrated and described. The invention permits disengagement of an insertion probe from the body of the probe adapter without disassembling the body from the pipeline and without disassembling the overlying housing element from the body. 1. A flanged adapter for mounting and demounting of a housing for a fluid insertion probe on a fluid conduit , comprising:a body incorporating a fluid conduit mounting flange defining a first flange surface and a second flange surface said first flange surface defining a first select cross-sectional area and a first perimetric surface generally orthogonal to said first flange surface, and said second flange surface defining a second cross-sectional area smaller than the first select cross-sectional area and defining an irregular second perimetric surface generally orthogonal to said second flange surface and coextensive in part with said first perimetric surface, a fluid conduit engaging stem projecting from the second flange surface for securing the body to the fluid conduit, a generally axially disposed feedthrough bore for removably retaining an insertion probe engaged therewith axially extending through the body, the first flange surface of said flange providing an engaging surface for a housing including at least one fastening member disposed thereon offset from the generally axially disposed feedthrough bore for receiving and retaining the housing for mounting the housing thereto and said second flange surface including at least one tool engageable flat formed by a cutout in said second perimetric surface along the perimeter thereof; where an insertion probe is removable from the body without disassembling the body from the fluid conduit and the housing from the body, by disengaging the insertion probe from the body while engaging a tool with said at least one tool engageable flat wherein the first flange ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

CELL CAPTURE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20200041402A1
Автор: Handique Kalyan
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A cell capture system including an array, an inlet manifold, and an outlet manifold. The array includes a plurality of parallel pores, each pore including a chamber and a pore channel, an inlet channel fluidly connected to the chambers of the pores; an outlet channel fluidly connected to the pore channels of the pores. The inlet manifold is fluidly connected to the inlet channel, and the outlet channel is fluidly connected to the outlet channel. A cell removal tool is also disclosed, wherein the cell removal tool is configured to remove a captured cell from a pore chamber. 1. A method comprising:providing a fluidic network comprising an inlet channel at an upstream end, one or more outlet channels at a downstream end, and a set of structures in fluid communication with the inlet channel and the one or more outlet channels, wherein flow from the inlet channel is configured to reach at least one of the one or more outlet channels only by way of the set of structures;receiving a fluid sample comprising a set of viable target cells into the fluidic network at a flow rate for maintenance of cell viability;capturing and partitioning the set of target cells in single-cell format, by way of the set of structures, wherein capturing and partitioning comprises isolating a target cell of the set of target cells in single-cell format with an isolation material within at least a portion of the fluidic network; andtransmitting material associated with the set of target cells from the fluidic network.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving a set of microparticles into the fluidic network.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein capturing and partitioning comprises co-capturing the set of viable target cells with the set of microparticles within the fluidic network in an arrayed distribution.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein capturing and partitioning comprises isolating each of the set of complexes in single-complex format within the fluidic network with the isolation ...

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

Sample Acquisition System and Method of Use

Номер: US20160047721A1
Автор: Brubacher John Miles
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A system for acquiring a fluid sample from a flow pipe, comprising a sampling probe placed within the flow pipe, a curved separating pipe in fluid communication with the sampling probe, the separating pipe having formed therein an inwardly-opening lengthwise channel along the outside curve thereof, the separating pipe terminating in a sample area, and a lengthwise inwardly-opening sample passage in fluid communication between at least a portion of the sample area and a sample port, the sample passage being formed substantially opposite the channel, whereby inertial effects induced in the separating pipe cause relatively higher density inorganic and dead organic material to funnel into the channel and out a non-sample drain formed in the sample area substantially opposite the separating pipe while allowing live organisms to navigate the sample passage and out the sample port. 1. A system for acquiring a fluid sample from a flow pipe , comprising:a sampling probe placed within the flow pipe;a separating pipe in fluid communication with the sampling probe, the separating pipe being substantially helically curved and having formed therein an inwardly-opening lengthwise channel along the outside curve thereof, the separating pipe terminating in a sample area; anda lengthwise inwardly-opening sample passage in fluid communication between at least a portion of the sample area and a sample port, the sample passage being formed substantially opposite the channel and being further formed with a substantially collinear blocking chute suspended therein, whereby inertial effects induced in the separating pipe cause relatively higher density inorganic and dead organic material to funnel into the channel and out a non-sample drain formed in the sample area substantially opposite the separating pipe while allowing live organisms to navigate the sample passage around the blocking chute and out the sample port.2. The system of wherein the blocking chute is formed having a ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

LIQUID SAMPLING

Номер: US20180045616A1
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The invention provides a liquid sampler for the automated sampling of liquids at dedicated pre-determined intervals. The liquid sampler includes a liquid inlet connectable to a liquid circuit containing a liquid to be sampled, a sampling reservoir for collecting a liquid sample, and a sampling pump connected to the liquid inlet, operable to extract a discrete amount of liquid from the liquid inlet and to discharge the discrete amount of liquid into the sampling reservoir. 1. A liquid sampler , which includes:a liquid inlet connectable to a liquid circuit containing a liquid to be sampled;a sampling reservoir for collecting a liquid sample; anda sampling pump, the sampling pump connected to the liquid inlet, operable to extract a discrete amount of liquid from the liquid inlet and to discharge the discrete amount of liquid into the sampling reservoir.2. The liquid sampler of claim 1 , wherein liquid inlet includes a flow control valve claim 1 , such as a restriction valve claim 1 , operable to control any one or both of the flow and pressure of the liquid from the liquid inlet to the sampling pump.3. The liquid sampler of claim 2 , which includes a liquid flow chamber connected to the liquid inlet claim 2 , the liquid flow chamber providing a constant volume of fresh liquid for extraction by the sampling pump.4. The liquid sampler of claim 3 , wherein the liquid flow chamber includes an output port providing flow communication with the sampling pump.5. The liquid sampler of or claim 3 , wherein the liquid flow chamber includes a liquid outlet connectable to a liquid circuit containing the liquid to be sampled claim 3 , for returning the excess fresh liquid to the liquid circuit.6. The liquid sampler of any one of to claim 3 , which includes a liquid conditioning sensor in communication with a liquid to be sampled.7. The liquid sampler of claim 6 , wherein the liquid conditioning sensor is a di-electric sensor.8. The liquid sampler of any one of to claim 6 , which ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

DIAMOND SINTERED SAMPLING RELIEF VALVE

Номер: US20180045618A1
Автор: Potten Gary M.
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A sampling system and relief valve are disclosed. The system can include a bypass loop for receiving a fluid. The system can also include sample receivers. The system further includes a sample extractor configured to obtain a sample of the fluid in the bypass loop to deposit to the one or more sample receivers. The system also includes a relief valve coupled between a fluid outlet of the sample extractor and at least one of the sample receivers. The relief valve includes a valve body having a fluid passage therethrough. The relief valve can also include a stem and a seat disposed in the valve body. The seat is configured to abut against the stem when the stem is biased into a closed position against the seat. At least a portion of the stem of the relief valve is formed of a diamond sintered material. 1. A sampling relief valve , comprising:a valve body having a fluid passage therethrough;a stem disposed in the valve body, the stem configured to control flow in the fluid passage;a seat disposed in the valve body, the seat configured to close against the stem when the stem is biased against the seat; anda spring disposed in the valve body, the spring configured to bias the stem toward the seat;wherein at least a portion of the stem comprises a first diamond sintered material.2. The sampling relief valve according to claim 1 , the stem further comprising a stem base disposed in the valve body and wherein the first diamond sintered material is coupled to the stem base.3. The sampling relief valve according to claim 2 , wherein the first diamond sintered material is permanently affixed to the stem base.4. The sampling relief valve according to claim 2 , wherein the first diamond sintered material is brazed to the stem base.5. The sampling relief valve according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the seat comprises a second diamond sintered material.6. The sampling relief valve according to claim 5 , the seat further comprising a seat base disposed in the valve ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

WAFER SCOOP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

Номер: US20180045632A1
Автор: Atchison Martin
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A bidirectional scoop assembly is shown that is mountable to a pipeline for taking samples from the pipeline. A wafer flange is mounted in said pipeline surrounding the fluid flow through the pipeline. A first tubular is extendable through a first side of the wafer flange to receive a sample from the pipeline. A second tubular is extendable through a second side of the wafer flange to receive a sample from the pipeline. The first tubular and second tubular are positioned adjacent each other whereby at least a portion of a first opening of the first tubular and at least a portion of a second opening of the second tubular are axially aligned or parallel to a flow axis of the pipeline. 120-. (canceled)21. A bidirectional flow scoop mountable to a pipeline operable for receiving and returning a fluid from a fluid flow in said pipeline , said pipeline being operable for transmitting said fluid that comprises at least one of oil , gas , or petroleum products , said pipeline comprising a pipeline centerline , said bidirectional flow scoop comprising:a wafer flange mounted in said pipeline, said wafer flange surrounding said fluid flow through said pipeline;a first tubular extending through a first side of said wafer flange, a first smooth curve leading to a first opening at an outermost end of said first tubular to pass a sample of said at least one of oil, gas, or petroleum products from said pipeline, said first tubular comprising a first tubular straight side when viewed in cross-section at said outermost end of said first tubular, said first opening being positioned on said first tubular straight side, said first tubular comprising a first aperture distal said first opening, said first aperture being positioned outside of said pipeline when said bidirectional flow scoop is mounted to said pipeline;a second tubular extending through a second side of said wafer flange, a second smooth curve leading to a second opening at an outermost end of said second tubular to pass ...

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08-05-2014 дата публикации

FIXED VOLUME ASEPTIC SAMPLING VALVE FOR SAMPLING FROM ENCLOSED CONTAINERS

Номер: US20140123775A1
Принадлежит: Bend Research, Inc.

A sample can be collected from an enclosed container by opening a sample collection valve and drawing the sample from the enclosed container. After delivery of the sample out of a fluid flow path, a sanitizing fluid can be directed along the fluid flow path to sanitize the fluid flow path. 1. A sampling system for collecting a fluid sample from an enclosed container , the system comprising:(a) a sanitizing fluid inlet valve;(b) a gas inlet valve;(c) a sample collection valve operable between an open position and a closed position;(d) a first outlet valve operable between an open position and a closed position;(e) a fixed volume reservoir; and(f) a second outlet valve operable between an open position and a closed position;(g) a fluid flow path interconnecting (a)-(f),wherein when (a) and (b) are oriented to restrict flow of the sanitizing fluid and gas through the respective valves, (d) is in the closed position, and (f) is in the open position, (c) can be in the open position to withdraw a sample from the enclosed container into the reservoir along a first portion of the fluid flow path,wherein when (a) and (c) are oriented to restrict flow of the sanitizing fluid and sample through the respective valves, (f) is in the closed position, and (b) is in the open position, the sample can be discharged from the reservoir along a second portion of the fluid flow path through (d), andwherein when (a) is oriented to permit flow of the sanitizing fluid through the sanitizing fluid inlet valve, (b) is oriented to restrict flow of the gas through the gas inlet valve, and (c) is in the closed position, a sanitizing fluid can be introduced into the fluid flow path through (a) to sanitize at least the first portion of the fluid flow path.2. The sampling system of claim 1 , wherein when (a) is in the open position and (b) and (c) are in the closed position claim 1 , the sanitizing fluid also sanitizes the reservoir.3. The sampling system of claim 1 , wherein (a) is at an upstream ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

ISOLATION TUBE

Номер: US20190046971A1
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A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample. 1. A plunger for expressing a portion of a sample from a container , the plunger comprising:a longitudinal member defining a first distal end, a second distal end, and an axis extending between the first distal end and the second distal end; anda plunger seal positioned about the longitudinal member at a location between the first distal end of the longitudinal member and the second distal end of the longitudinal member, the plunger seal defining a plunger seal diameter perpendicular to the axis; andwherein at least a portion of the longitudinal member between the location and the first distal end of the longitudinal member defines a plunger diameter that is less than the plunger seal diameter, such that in operation the at least the portion of the longitudinal member is configured to retain a volume of sample between a wall of the container, a distal end of the container, the plunger seal, and the at least the portion of the longitudinal member.2. The plunger of claim 1 , wherein the first distal end of the longitudinal member defines a point configured to pierce a seal of the container.3. The plunger of claim 1 , wherein the plunger seal is overmolded onto the longitudinal member.4. The plunger of claim 3 , wherein the longitudinal member defines a through passage extending through the longitudinal ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Sample Probe for Dissolution Testing and the Like

Номер: US20190049344A1
Принадлежит: DISTEK, INC.

In one embodiment, a sample probe has a cap and a base, wherein the cap includes a grip portion and a projection portion. The projection portion fits within a hollow portion of a filter such that the filter is disposed on the outside of the projection portion and the filter and the cap form a cap assemblage. The base comprises a base recess that receives a portion of the cap assemblage including the filter. The cap and base include corresponding media transfer regions adjacent and connected to the filter that reduces flow resistance and chances of blockage and/or contamination during dissolution-testing sampling using the sample probe. 11100. An article of manufacture (e.g. , ) comprising:{'b': 1102', '1504', '1503', '1504, 'a cap (e.g., ) having a projection (e.g., ) with a duct (e.g., ) through the projection (e.g., ); and'}{'b': 1101', '1403', '1401', '1402', '1403', '1101, 'claim-text': [{'b': 1504', '1701', '1201', '1102', '1201, 'the projection (e.g., ) is adapted to fit within a recess (e.g., ) of a filter (e.g., ) to form a cap-filter assemblage (e.g., /);'}, {'b': 1201', '1102', '1201', '1403', '1101', '1102', '1201', '1101, 'the filter (e.g., ) and the projection of the cap-filter assemblage (e.g., /) are adapted to fit within the recess (e.g., ) of the base (e.g., ) to form a cap-filter-base assemblage (e.g., //);'}, {'b': 1102', '1201', '1101', '1201, 'the cap-filter-base assemblage (e.g., //) defines at least one media transfer region adjacent to the filter (e.g., ); and'}, {'b': 1401', '1402', '1101', '1102', '1201', '1101', '1103', '1100, 'the duct (e.g., /) of the base (e.g., ) in the cap-filter-base assemblage (e.g., //) is adapted to receive a cannula (e.g., ) to form a sample probe (e.g., ).'}], 'a base (e.g., ) having a recess (e.g., ) and a duct (e.g., /) in fluid communication with the recess (e.g., ) of the base (e.g., ) wherein2150411021701120112011504110212011504. The article of claim 1 , wherein the projection (e.g. claim 1 , ) of the cap ( ...

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25-02-2016 дата публикации

Method of Filling a Sample Chamber

Номер: US20160054203A1
Автор: Pattinson Mark
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There is described a method of filling a sample chamber with a particulate material, said method comprising the steps of: opening an inlet valve to allow only a portion of the particulate material into the sample chamber; drawing air through the particulate material from the base of the sample chamber; closing the inlet valve is closed and opening a flow control valve to apply compression to the particulate material for a set period of time; releasing the pressure; and repeating the steps until the sample chamber is full. 1. A method of filling a sample chamber with a particulate material , said method comprising the steps of:(i) opening an inlet valve to allow only a portion of the particulate material into the sample chamber;(ii) drawing air through the particulate material from the base of the sample chamber;(iii) closing the inlet valve is closed and opening a flow control valve to apply compression to the particulate material for a set period of time;(iv) releasing the pressure; and(v) repeating steps (i) to (iv) until the sample chamber is full.2. A method according to wherein the inlet valve comprises a T-piece connector which has a valve attached to it.3. A method according to wherein the inlet valve comprises a pinch valve.4. A method according to wherein a branch of the T-piece connector is connected to another T-piece to which a 3-way flow control valve and optionally another pinch valve are connected.5. A method according to wherein the lower portion of the sample chamber comprises a machined conical region.6. A method according to wherein the conical region comprises a frusto conical base region.7. A method according to wherein the conical region is provided with a ball valve.89.-. (canceled)10. A method according to wherein the conically shaped region is connected to a vacuum pump.1112.-. (canceled)13. A method according to wherein after a portion of the particulate material sample is placed in the sample chamber the inlet valve is closed and the flow ...

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

GAS PROBES

Номер: US20140130582A1
Автор: KNIGHT Jeremy
Принадлежит: Endet Ltd.

A gas sampling probe is provided that includes an elongate member having an inlet end and an outlet end, and a sampling passage disposed within the member. The sampling passage extends from the inlet end to the outlet end. The inlet end comprises a curved outer surface. Numerous other aspects are provided. 1. A gas sampling probe comprising:an elongate member having an inlet end and an outlet end; anda sampling passage disposed within the member, the sampling passage extending from the inlet end to the outlet end,wherein the inlet end comprises a curved outer surface.2. The gas sampling probe of claim 1 , wherein the inlet end further comprises a seal between an outer surface of the sampling passage and an inner surface of the member.3. The gas sampling probe of claim 1 , wherein the curved outer surface corresponds to a surface formed by revolving a smooth curve about a center axis of the sampling passage and/or member.4. The gas sampling probe of claim 1 , wherein the curved outer surface comprises a hemispherical shape.5. The gas sampling probe of claim 1 , wherein the curved outer surface comprises any of a partial ellipsoid claim 1 , a partial catenoid claim 1 , a partial conoid or a partial paraboloid of revolution.6. The gas sampling probe of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface comprises a surface roughness less than 0.4 μRA.7. The gas sampling probe of claim 1 , wherein the curved outer surface is treated using a passivation process to reduce surface activity and particulate adhesion.8. The gas sampling probe of claim 1 , wherein the member further comprises an end member disposed at the inlet end.9. The gas sampling probe of claim 8 , wherein the end member comprises the curved outer surface.10. The gas sampling probe of claim 8 , wherein the end member provides a seal between an outer surface of the sampling passage and an inner surface of the member.11. The gas sampling probe of claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a helical fin.12. The gas sampling ...

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

Test tap

Номер: US20140130616A1
Автор: Roe Daniel Leigh
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A sampling system for use in a sampling station that includes a sampling device that is releasable connectable to a branch line so that it may be removed when not needed at that site via a releasable coupling. The device has a main tube connected to the releasable coupling via a valve that is manually operated through an operating tube that is connected to the main tube so that it also functions to clear the main tube. 1. A sampling system comprising a sample obtaining device for use in a sampling station , said device comprising a main tube , a first portion of a releasable coupling connected to one end of said main tube via a sampling valve , an operating leaver for said valve , a operating tube connected adjacent to one end of said operating tube to said operating lever so that movement of said operating tube moves said sampling valve between an open and a closed position , a main tube emptying line connecting said one end of said operating tube to said main tube at a location immediately adjacent to said sampling valve and opposite ends of said main and operating tubes are spaced from their respective one ends and to permit easy access thereto when said device is in operative position.2. A sampling system comprising a sample obtaining device for use in a sampling station as defined in wherein said sampling system includes a water sampling station that includes a fixed casing wherein said sample obtaining device in operative position is received and each of said opposite ends are accessible through an opening into said casing and a branch inlet line for water to be sampled passes into said casing and mounts a second portion of said releasable coupling to which said first portion is releasable coupled when said device is in operative position.3. A sampling system comprising a sample obtaining device for use in a sampling station defined in wherein said sample obtaining device further includes a drain line that from adjacent to said opposite ends to a remote end ...

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC BLOOD-SAMPLING TUBE PREPARATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140133941A1
Принадлежит: TECHNO MEDICA CO., LTD.

The present invention provides an automatic blood-sampling tube preparation system which can reduce the reading mistake of the information of the RFID tags by selectively taking out a blood-sampling tube required to an examination of a patient according to a doctor's instruction information from the blood-sampling tube containing section, writing the patient examination information on a RFID tag of the taken out tube on the basis of the instruction information, reading simultaneously all patient examination information from all RFID tags contained in the prepared container for every patient, and comparing the information read from the RFID tags with the instruction information to ensure accuracy. 1. An automatic blood-sampling tube preparation system comprisingat least two blood-sampling tube containing sections, each section being intended to contain blood-sampling tubes of a same type,a tube transferring means for selectively taking out a blood-sampling tube required to an examination of a patient according to an instruction information indicated by a doctor from the related blood-sampling tube containing section and transferring the taken-out blood-sampling tube,a writing means for writing patient examination information on a RFID tag of the blood-sampling tube based on the instruction information,a container transferring means for transferring the prepared container in which the written blood-sampling tubes are contained for each patient,a reading means which is arranged in a transferring path of the container transferring means for reading simultaneously all patient examination information from the all blood-sampling tubes contained in the prepared container while the prepared container transferred by the receiving container transferring means, anda control means for controlling the operation of the said respective means and comparing the patient examination information read from the RFID tags by the reading means with the instruction informationwhereinthe ...

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

Sampling procedure for polymer-based solutions used in underground formations

Номер: US20140134749A1
Автор: Cédrick FAVERO
Принадлежит: SPCM SA

This invention concerns a sampling procedure for an aqueous hydrosoluble polymer solution flowing in a main circuit, enabling a sample to be collected to undergo at least one analysis under ambient air giving at least one property of the hydrosoluble polymer characterised in that a stabilizing solution is added to the aqueous hydrosoluble polymer solution, according to a discontinuous addition method, before or after sampling from the main circuit, so as to obtain a sample comprising a mixture of aqueous hydrosoluble polymer solution and stabilizing solution in which the hydrosoluble polymer is protected against attacks it may undergo in an atmosphere containing at least 10% by volume of oxygen.

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21-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF SAMPLING PRESSURISED LIQUID

Номер: US20190056293A1
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A method of determining particulate content in a hydraulic fluid contained in a hydraulic circuit the circuit having a standard hydraulic sampling output for sample collection comprising the steps of: connecting the sampling output to an adapter having a body unit with an internal press risible volume, an input and an output to the volume, and valve means whereby the input and output are either linked to one another or isolated from one another; the connection to the sampling output being by way of the adapter inlet; connecting the output of the adapter to a particle counter to provide an operable sampling combination; operating the valve means to provide for the input and the output of the adapter to be coupled to allow the controlled flow of pressurised hydraulic fluid from the sampling output to the counter so as to provide a sample of the fluid for analysis by the counter. 1. A method of determining particulate content in a hydraulic fluid contained in a hydraulic circuit the circuit having a standard hydraulic sampling output for sample collection comprising the steps of:connecting the sampling output to an adapter having a body unit with an internal press risible volume, an input and an output to the volume, and valve means whereby the input and output are either linked to one another or isolated from one another; the connection to the sampling output being by way of the adapter inlet;connecting the output of the adapter to a particle counter to provide an operable sampling combination;operating the valve means to provide for the input and the output of the adapter to be coupled to allow the controlled flow of pressurised hydraulic fluid from the sampling output to the counter so as to provide a sample of the fluid for analysis by the counter.2. A method of determining sampling particulate content in a hydraulic fluid contained in a hydraulic circuit as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings. This invention relates to a method of ...

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

Cryogenic Liquid Composite Sampling Systems and Methods

Номер: US20210063285A1
Принадлежит: MUSTANG SAMPLING LLC

A cryogenic liquid sampling system including a chamber having affixed therein a sample pump to pull a cryogenic liquid sample from an external source and an enclosure. The enclosure includes a supply port to receive an input stream of a gas, an input port connected to the chamber via a vacuum line, a sample pump port connected to the chamber via a pump line and configured to feed therethrough gas received at the supply port to the sample pump, a vacuum device connected to the input port and configured to generate a vacuum within the chamber by pulling air from the vacuum line, and processing circuitry to control the vacuum device and the sample pump to perform transfer of a cryogenic liquid sample from the external source to an external device.

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

CHILLER WATER SAMPLING DEVICE

Номер: US20220081335A1
Автор: Larose Robert
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A chiller water sampling device includes a pair of flow meters and a proportional valve to provide a constant flow rate of sample water containing peroxyacetic acid from a chiller to a mixing tank. Acid can be added to reduce the pH of sample water in the mixing tank to bring the pH within the operating range of a peroxyacetic acid sensor. The sensed level of peroxyacetic acid can be used to control further addition of peroxyacetic acid to the chiller. 1. A chiller water sampling device , the device including:a first line configured to enable a flow of discharged fluid from a chiller;a first flow meter for sensing fluid flow through the first line;a diverter in fluid communication with the first line for dividing the fluid flow from the first line into a second line and a third line;a second flow meter for sensing fluid flow through the second line;a first valve for controlling fluid flow through the second line;the second line discharging fluid flow from the device;a second valve for controlling fluid flow through the third line;a mixing tank for receiving fluid flow from the third line;an acid storage tank in fluid communication with the mixing tank;a first metering device for controlling fluid flow from the acid storage tank to the mixing tank;a pH sensing device for monitoring the pH of fluid in the mixing tank, the pH sensing device generating a first signal responsive to the pH of the fluid in the mixing tank, the first signal being applied to the first metering device for controlling fluid flow from the acid storage tank to the mixing tank;a fourth line for discharging fluid from the mixing tank;a fifth line in fluid communication with the fourth line for discharging fluid from the device;a third valve for controlling fluid flow through the fourth line;a sixth line in fluid communication with the fourth line for discharging fluid from the device;a fourth valve for controlling fluid flow through the sixth line;the pH sensing device generating a second signal ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

Liquid collecting device

Номер: US20210070598A1
Принадлежит: Linkgen Biotech Shanghai Co Ltd

Provided is a liquid collecting device, which comprises a collecting container, wherein the collecting container is provided with a diversion cavity for diverting a body fluid collected; on a wall of the collecting container, at least one jacket cavity configured to store a storage liquid is provided, the jacket cavity is provided around the diversion cavity, and the jacket cavity extends along an axial direction of the diversion cavity, and a cross section of the jacket cavity is annular; and the diversion cavity has an inflow port and an outflow port, and an aperture of the inflow port is larger than that of the outflow port.

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC ASEPTIC SAMPLING VALVE FOR SAMPLING FROM ENCLOSED CONTAINERS

Номер: US20170067801A1
Принадлежит: Bend Research, Inc.

A sample can be collected from an enclosed container by opening a sample collection valve and drawing the sample from the enclosed container. After delivery of the sample out of a fluid flow path, a sanitizing fluid can be directed along the fluid flow path to sanitize the fluid flow path. 1. A fluid sampling system , comprising:a variable volume reservoir moveable between a first configuration that defines a first volume for receiving a fluid sample and a second configuration that defines a second volume, the first volume being larger than the second;a sample collection valve moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration;a sample delivery flow path extending between at least the sample collection valve and the variable volume reservoir;a sanitizing fluid valve moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration; anda sanitizing fluid flow path extending at least between the sanitizing fluid valve and the sample collection valve,wherein movement of the variable volume reservoir from the first configuration to the second configuration causes the fluid sample to be discharged from the variable volume reservoir.2. The fluid sampling system of claim 1 , wherein the variable volume reservoir comprises:a variable volume reservoir inlet through which the fluid sample is received into the variable volume reservoir; anda variable volume reservoir outlet through which the fluid sample is discharged from the variable volume reservoir.3. The fluid sampling system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the sample collection valve is in the closed configuration and the sanitizing fluid valve is in the open configuration claim 1 , the sanitizing fluid flow path extends at least from the sanitizing fluid valve to the sample collection valve and from the sample collection valve to the variable volume reservoir.4. The fluid sampling system of claim 1 , further comprising:a gas delivery valve moveable between an open configuration and a closed ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

Automated hydrogen sulfide sampler

Номер: US20210072120A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Co

A hydrogen sulfide sampler system for sampling for hydrogen sulfide in a fluid flow line includes a main tank in fluid communication with a fluid sample inlet line and a fluid sample outlet line. A plurality of sample bottles are in fluid communication with the main tank by way of the fluid sample outlet line. A drain tank is in fluid communication with the main tank by way of the fluid sample outlet line. A manifold assembly includes the fluid sample outlet line, the manifold assembly located between the main tank and the drain tank and further located between the main tank and the plurality of sample bottles. A return line is in fluid communication with the drain tank. An analysis system is operable to analyze a composition of a sample fluid contained within the main tank.

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAPPING FLUID AT A VALVE

Номер: US20210072121A1
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Systems and methods are described for isolating a sample at a valve prior to introduction to an analysis system, such as sample analysis via ICP-MS. A system embodiment can include, but is not limited to, a valve system including a first valve in fluid communication with a sample reservoir and a second valve configured to permit and block access of a vacuum source to the first valve; a sensor system configured to detect presence or absence of a fluid at the first valve; and a controller configured to control operation of the second valve to block access of the vacuum source to the first valve upon detection of the fluid at the first valve to isolate the fluid within the sample reservoir. 1. A method for capturing fluid within a fluid reservoir , comprising:introducing a sample probe into a sample container containing a fluid sample;fluidically coupling a vacuum source to the sample probe to draw the fluid sample from the sample container into the sample probe and introduce the fluid sample to a fluid transfer line coupled with the sample probe;directing the fluid sample from the fluid transfer line to a sample reservoir fluidically coupled with a valve;detecting, via one or more sensors, a presence of the fluid sample at least one of prior to introduction of the fluid sample from the fluid transfer line to the sample reservoir or subsequent to the fluid sample exiting from the sample reservoir via the valve;generating one or more sense signals responsive to detecting the presence of the fluid sample via the one or more sensors;transmitting the one or more sense signals to a controller responsive to detecting the presence of the fluid sample via the one or more sensors; anddecoupling fluid communication between the vacuum source and the sample probe via control by the controller responsive to detecting the presence of the fluid sample via the one or more sensors to capture the fluid sample within the sample reservoir.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting claim ...

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