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20080216590 | Compact, integrated system for processing test samples - An integrated instrument processes fluid test samples using disposable test devices. The test devices are carried in a carrier. The instrument includes a vacuum station receiving the carrier for batch loading of the test devices with fluid samples to be tested. The user removes the carrier from the vacuum station and inserts it into a loading station of a separate carrier and test device processing subsystem. This subsystem includes a transport system moving the carrier through the instrument where various modules perform operations on the test devices, including sealing the test devices, loading the test devices into an incubation station, incubation of the test devices, test device reading, and test device disposal. | 09-11-2008 |
20080223153 | Method and apparatus maintaining multi-component sample gas constituents in vapor phase during sample extraction and cooling - An apparatus and method for diluting and cooling that is extracted from high temperature and/or high pressure industrial processes. Through a feedback process, a specialized, CFD-modeled dilution cooler is employed along with real-time estimations of the point at which condensation will occur within the dilution cooler to define a level of dilution and diluted gas temperature that results in a gas that can be conveyed to standard gas analyzers that contains no condensed hydrocarbon compounds or condensed moisture. | 09-18-2008 |
20080307901 | Gas Probes - A thermowell or gas sampling probe comprising an elongated tube with one or more helical fins wound longitudinally along and around at least part of the outer surface of said tube where the width of the fin is in the range 0.005 D to 0.2 D; and the depth of the fin is in the range 0.05 D to 0.5 D; where D is the external diameter or width of the tube. The gas sampling probe comprising an elongate main tubular member having an inlet end and an outlet end and a sampling tube housed within said main tubular member extending from the inlet end to the outlet end. | 12-18-2008 |
20090044641 | TRACE SAMPLER - A position of an object moving through a region of interest is determined, and at least one source of an air stream is selectively activated based on the determined position. The air stream is capable of dislodging a particle from the object moving through the region of interest. The air stream is directed toward the region of interest. An air collector is selectively activated, based on the determined position, to draw air from the region of interest. The drawn air is deposited on a sample collector, and the sample collector is analyzed to determine whether the deposition of the air stream left particles of a material of interest on the sample collector. | 02-19-2009 |
20090107262 | PARTICULATE SAMPLING APPARATUS, PARTICULATE SAMPLING SUBSTRATE AND PARTICULATE SAMPLING METHOD - A particulate sampling apparatus configured to control the flow direction of a dispersion solvent for particulates, at a channel branching section of a channel includes an introduction channel capable of introducing the dispersion solvent, and a plurality of branch channels communicating with the introduction channel, so as to disperse desired ones of the particulates into a selected one of the branch channels, wherein the apparatus includes light irradiation means by which a bubble can be generated in the dispersion solvent by irradiation with a laser beam used as a heat source, and the flow direction of the dispersion solvent at the channel branching section is controlled by the bubble. | 04-30-2009 |
20090120212 | NOy and Components of NOy by Gas Phase Titration and NO2 Analysis with Background Correction - A method for quantifying nitrogen-containing species from an atmospheric sample includes introducing the atmospheric sample into an NO | 05-14-2009 |
20090165574 | INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION - The invention relates to a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process and a thermal cycler. In the process, biological samples are held in a sample carrier having a plurality of sample spaces each having upper and lower ends and the samples are sequentially heated and cooled. The thermal cycler according to the invention comprises heat transfer means for automatic heating and cooling of the samples in the sample carrier, heatable closure means above the upper ends of the samples spaces for preventing condensation of sample vapor during the process, and adjusting means for controlling one process parameter, preferably the temperature of the heatable closure means, depending on at least one other of said process parameters. The invention helps to decrease the number of failed PCR experiments, in particular due to changes in sample volume. | 07-02-2009 |
20090211378 | Method and Apparatus For Testing Heavy Oil Production Processes - There is disclosed a method of testing oil extraction processes including the steps of: 1) placing a sample to be tested in a sample holder which has a configurable temperature profile; 2) placing the sample holder in a pressure vessel; 3) increasing the pressure in the pressure vessel to simulate an over burden pressure; 4) configuring the temperature profile of the sample holder to match a desired temperature profile; 5) applying an oil extraction process to the sample; 6) measuring one or more parameters of the oil extraction process; 7) measuring the temperature of the sample to which the process is being applied; 8) configuring the sample holder to match the measured temperature profile. A device to test oil extraction processes on samples is disclosed. The device has a temperature configurable sample holder having sufficient temperature control to provide a desired heat profile to the sample. | 08-27-2009 |
20090249894 | PROCESS FOR PUTTING INTO OPERATION AND FOR OPERATING A MEASURING DEVICE - A device and a process are provided for putting into operation and for operating a measuring device. A temperature regulating unit ( | 10-08-2009 |
20090293645 | Sampler - sampler for automatic taking of liquid samples from a sample-taking location. The sampler includes: a housing with a door; an energy, or power, supply unit; a control/evaluation unit; a sample-taking unit, which, in a predeterminable time interval, takes a predetermined quantity of sample from the sample-taking location; a sample collecting unit arranged in a lower region of the housing of the sampler for storing taken samples; and a temperature-control unit, which controls at least the region of the sampler, in which the sample collecting unit is arranged, to a predetermined temperature, so that the sampler is applicable under any thermal conditions at the sample-taking location. | 12-03-2009 |
20090301228 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SAMPLING TRITIUM IN THE WATER VAPOR IN AIR - The invention relates to the measurement of the tritium concentration of the water vapour in air and more particularly the subject of the invention is a method of automatically sampling tritium in the water vapour of air using a cold trap, of the type comprising a first step of condensing the water vapour of the air by cooling over a cold trap and a second step of recovering the ice formed in the previous step in the form of condensation liquid, characterized in that the air is contained in a sampling chamber ( | 12-10-2009 |
20090320617 | Device and Method for the Adjustment of a Temperature of a Liquid - A device and a method for the adjustment of a temperature of a liquid which is contained in one or more sample vessels are specified, a control unit and a temperature adjustment unit being provided, which acts on the liquid contained in the sample vessels. Furthermore, the control unit is operatively connected to the temperature adjustment unit. The liquid to be analyzed contains absorption elements in order to accelerate the temperature adjustment in the liquid to be analyzed. | 12-31-2009 |
20100031758 | ANALYTICAL SAMPLE DRYING METHOD AND DRYING APPARATUS - A soil for metal analysis having a high water content of 40% or more is dried up to 20% or less in water content within a short period of time. | 02-11-2010 |
20100037712 | Soil Sampling Apparatus and Method - An apparatus automatically removes soil samples at intervals over a field of interest. The apparatus comprises a sampling assembly that rotates on a track. The probe of the sampler assembly is extended through the track and into the ground, then retracted on each revolution of the track. The sampler assembly is hinged and guided along a track in order to minimize soil compaction as the probe rotates around the rear wheel of the apparatus. Soil is ejected by means of a “rumble path” along the top of the track. The soil samples are pneumatically transferred to a bagging assembly located in the tractor pulling the apparatus. | 02-18-2010 |
20100043572 | Sample frame for preparation of a plurality of sample vessels, in particular NMR sample tubes - A sample frame ( | 02-25-2010 |
20100058879 | MATERIAL WITHDRAWAL APPARATUS AND METHODS OF REGULATING MATERIAL INVENTORY IN ONE OR MORE UNITS - Material withdrawal apparatus and methods and systems of regulating material inventory in one or more units are provided. A material withdrawal apparatus includes a heat exchanger and a sensor. The heat exchanger includes a material inlet, material outlet, cooling fluid inlet, and cooling fluid outlet. The material inlet is coupled to the unit and the sensor is coupled to the heat exchanger to provide a metric indicative of the temperature at the material inlet; material outlet; cooling fluid inlet and cooling fluid outlet. Another embodiment of a material withdrawal apparatus includes a vessel having an outer wall, liner, fill port, and a discharge port. The liner at least partially covers the inner surface of the outer wall. The fill port and discharge port are defined in the vessel and the fill port is configured to receive withdrawn material from at least a unit. Other embodiments provide methods of withdrawing or regulating material in a unit. | 03-11-2010 |
20100071484 | LNG SAMPLING CYLINDER AND METHOD - A sampling cylinder for LNG (liquefied natural gas) is provided. The sampling cylinder includes a piston cylinder arrangement having opposite end members closing the chamber inside the cylinder. Various porting arrangements are provided for allowing fluid to be fed into a chamber inside the cylinder on opposite sides of a piston. A sample chamber is provided at one end member of the cylinder. The end member containing the sample chamber is also provided with a heat exchanger that may be connected to a source of coolant and preferably the LNG to be sampled to effect cooling of the end member at least partially prior to the sample chamber having a sample of LNG injected thereinto. | 03-25-2010 |
20100089180 | SAMPLING DEVICE AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ITS USE - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sampling device, system, and method. The sampling device includes a sample inlet nozzle fluidly coupled to a dilution body. A carrier fluid delivery conduit is also fluidly coupled to the dilution body. In one implementation, the carrier fluid delivery conduit is coupled to a source of heated carrier fluid. Carrier fluid is delivered around a perforated portion of the sample inlet nozzle, in one configuration. In some cases, the sampling device includes a mixing device configured to produce laminar flow of carrier fluid about a fluid sample. In other cases, the mixing device produces turbulent flow of carrier fluid and fluid sample. Systems including the sampling device include, in some implementations, a sample separator, such as an inertial droplet separator. In further implementations, systems including the sampling device further include an atmospheric dispersion simulator. | 04-15-2010 |
20100107782 | Separation Analyzer - A separation analyzer for transferring solutions, while changing mixing ratios of the solutions, wherein a flow passage from a first pump, a flow passage from a second pump, and a passage for sample introduction section, the flow passages being connected, which further comprises a flow switching means for temporarily storing the solutions, whereby the flow switching means alternatively makes a first state for pushing out the solutions in a second sampling loop to the sample introduction section by the second pump, while transferring the solutions to the first sampling loop; and a second state for pushing out the solutions in the first sampling loop by the second pump, while transferring the solutions from the first pump to the second sampling loop. | 05-06-2010 |
20100132485 | SWEAT COLLECTORS AND METHODS OF COLLECTING SWEAT - A sweat collector for application to a body part of a subject in order to collect sweat therefrom for purposes of analysis, includes a receptacle having an open side for application to the skin of the subject's body part from which the sweat is to be collected; and a port for the introduction of a fluid into the receptacle and into contact with the skin of the subject's body part for enhancing the removal and/or production of sweat thereat. The sweat collector further includes a syringe having an open end insertable into the port for introducing the fluid into the receptacle, and for removing the introduced fluid and the sweat collected therein for analysis. Several embodiments are described, illustrating various ways of attaching the sweat collector to various body parts. Also described is a method of collecting and analyzing sweat from a body part in order to provide information useful in determining the medical condition of a subject. | 06-03-2010 |
20100186523 | DILUTING SAMPLER AND A METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND DILUTING A GASEOUS SAMPLE - In the method, for collecting and diluting a gaseous sample disposed at a temperature substantially higher than the normal temperature from a sample space ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100206093 | Atmospheric sampling apparatus with flexible line and probe - Arrangements for withdrawing carefully controlled samples from an active flue gas source are disclosed. A testing assembly is provided for connection to downstream processing equipment to obtain a sample from a gas stream. Included is a probe, a flexible sample line and a coupler joining the probe and the flexible sample line. At least one externally controlled or self-regulating heating cable is put in heating communication with the flexible line. A receptacle engaging the coupler is also provided for positioning the probe with respect to the flue gas source. | 08-19-2010 |
20100218620 | SAMPLE HANDLING DEVICE FOR AND METHODS OF HANDLING A SAMPLE - A sample handling device ( | 09-02-2010 |
20100218621 | SAMPLE PROCESSING METHODS - A method of processing a sample may include introducing a sample into a vessel, the vessel having proximal and distal ends, the sample being introduced into the proximal end of the vessel; incubating the sample in the vessel with a substance capable of specific binding to a preselected component of the sample; propelling components of the incubated sample, other than the preselected component, toward the proximal end of the vessel by clamping the vessel distal to the incubated sample and compressing the vessel where the incubated sample is contained; propelling the preselected component toward a distal segment of the vessel by clamping the vessel proximal to the preselected component and compressing the vessel where the preselected component is contained; and mixing the preselected component with a reagent in the distal segment of the vessel. | 09-02-2010 |
20100229656 | MICROELECTRONIC SENSOR DEVICE WITH SENSOR ARRAY - The invention relates to different designs of a microelectronic sensor device comprising an array of heating elements (HE) and an array of sensor elements (SE) that are aligned with respect to each other adjacent to a sample chamber (SC). By applying appropriate currents to the heating elements (HE), the sample chamber can be heated according to a desired temperature profile. | 09-16-2010 |
20100242630 | Sample extraction device - A device for the automatic extraction of chemical samples is provided. One or more chemical samples are extracted under automatic control for the controlled mixing, heating, cooling, shaking and dispensing thereof. The device includes a housing defining an open interior region. A rotating carousel is disposed within the housing, and a plurality of sample holders are mounted thereon. A plurality of sample storage tanks each contain a unique chemical sample, and a desired volume of at least one chemical sample is drawn from a respective one of the sample storage tanks to a respective at least one of the plurality of sample holders. The carousel is rotated so that the desired volume of the at least one chemical sample may be dispensed into a receptacle positioned adjacent the carousel. The at least one chemical sample may then be mixed, heated, cooled, shaken and/or vibrated within the receptacle prior to dispensing. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251835 | SAMPLE PROCESSING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - The present invention provides microfluidic sample processing systems and devices comprising a plurality chambers and channels in fluidic communication with a sample loading port, and methods of making and employing such systems and devices. Preferably, the systems and devices of the present invention are configured such that temperature changes in the chambers allows liquid sample in the sample loading port to be drawn into the channels. | 10-07-2010 |
20100300218 | DISPERSANT APPLICATION FOR CLEAN-UP OF RECIRCULATION PATHS OF A POWER PRODUCING FACILITY DURING START-UP - A method for reducing corrosion product transport in a power producing facility. The method includes the steps of selecting a chemical dispersant adapted to reduce the deposition of corrosion products in the recirculation path, and using at least one chemical injector to inject the chemical dispersant into a fluid contained in the recirculation path during recirculation path cleanup to increase corrosion product removal. | 12-02-2010 |
20100313684 | DEVICE FOR DILUTING A GAS TO BE ANALYZED WITH A DILUTION GAS - A device for the dilution of a gas to be analyzed with a dilution gas has a sample gas tube ( | 12-16-2010 |
20110030485 | SAMPLER FOR ELEMENTAL ANALYZERS - A sampler for an elemental analyzer comprises a sample housing suitable to accommodate one or more samples, sealed in tin or silver capsules, to be analyzed, a closure mechanism suitable to reversibly seal the sample housing, a sample passage having a connection opening for the passage by gravity of the one or more samples from the sampler into the analyzer through the connection opening. The sampler further comprises a heater for heating the sample housing and a vacuum system or other means for pumping out environmental gases and vapors from the sample housing. | 02-10-2011 |
20110088490 | PORTABLE MULTI-TUBE AIR SAMPLER UNIT - A portable multi-tube air sampler device for capturing samples of trace elements in a suspected contaminated environment which includes a plurality of sample tubes for collecting sample trace elements, parallel inlet and outlet manifolds which minimize the length of the sample inlet path while utilizing short straight sample tubes, a hinged retainer bar mechanism which allows for easy removal and replacement of the various sample tubes, and a removably attachable controller unit which can be installed on the exterior portion of the carrying case for controlling the operation of the sampling protocol. Other embodiments include heated inlet manifold and sample intake paths to prevent contamination accumulation and carryover, a clean cycle option with a filter valved into the inlet flow path to enhance the purging cycle, and a mechanism for converting the present device to a desorbing auto sampler configuration. The present system likewise incorporates a purging cycle prior to each sampling cycle. | 04-21-2011 |
20110088491 | HEATING, SHAKING, AND MAGNETIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An apparatus for processing a liquid sample in a sample tube. The apparatus includes a base, a receptacle for receiving a sample tube, and a heating portion coupled to the base to selectively apply heat to the receptacle. A shaking portion is coupled to the base and supports the receptacle. The shaking portion selectively agitates the receptacle with respect to the base. A magnetizing portion is coupled to the base and movable to selectively change a magnetic field with respect to the receptacle. | 04-21-2011 |
20110126643 | SAMPLING METHOD AND SAMPLING DEVICE - Disclosed is a sampling method which comprises the steps of: blowing airflow towards a center portion of a sampling surface through a blowing port; and sucking the blown airflow from periphery of the sampling surface through a sucking port, or a sampling method which comprises the steps of: providing a sampling device on a sampling surface, the sampling device being shaped to form a sampling space together with the sampling surface, and the sampling device including a blowing port arranged at the center portion of the sampling device and a sucking port arranged at periphery of the sampling device; blowing airflow towards the sampling surface through the blowing port; and sucking the airflow blown towards the sampling surface through the sucking port so as to collect samples. The present application also relates to a sampling device which comprises a housing which is shaped to form a sampling space together with a sampling surface; a blowing port which is provided at a center portion of the housing to blow airflow towards the sampling surface; a sucking port which is provided at periphery of the housing to suck the airflow blown towards the sampling surface. According to the present invention, a blowing airflow having a higher speed is obtained with a lower flow rate of the blowing airflow, and at the same time, raised particles move towards the periphery together with the airflow and are captured by the sucking device provided at the periphery, thus, a sampling efficiency is improved. | 06-02-2011 |
20110167931 | MICROBIAL AIR SAMPLER - An air sampler device has a top plate and a bottom plate, and receives a Petri dish between the top plate and the bottom plate. The top plate includes 283 substantially small holes. The bottom plate has a deepened center well formed in the top surface. Elongated slots are formed in the top surface which extend out from the well. The slots have distal ends which extend beyond the Petri dish. Air is drawn into the sampler by a vacuum tube through an air port which communicates with the center well. Air is pulled into the 283 holes in the top plate and strikes the capture material in the Petri dish. The air then travels up over the sides of the dish, into the distal ends, through the slots, and into the center well, where it exits out of the vacuum air port. | 07-14-2011 |
20110192237 | TRANSPORTABLE LIQUID PHASE LNG SAMPLE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A transportable Sample Apparatus includes a vacuum flask (Dewar flask) and integral sample container. The Sample Apparatus may be used to capture a liquid phase LNG sample at a custody transfer point and to transport the sample to a laboratory for analysis. Vaporization of the liquid phase sample may take place at a variety of different locations. For example, vaporization may begin and/or be completed during transport from the collection point to the laboratory. In another example, vaporization may begin and be completed in the laboratory. In yet another example vaporization may begin during transport and be completed at the laboratory. The gas phase sample is typically analyzed by a gas chromatograph for Btu content, among other things. Prior to capture of the sample, the Sample Apparatus goes through a pre-cool cycle to chill a sample end cap and other components to a temperature compatible with capture of a cryogenic liquid sample which is about −250° F. | 08-11-2011 |
20110239791 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL - Aspects of the invention are directed to a sample vial comprising a container configured to receive a sample, the container having a top portion and a cap configured to mate with the top portion of the container, the cap having a magnetic component. In some embodiments the sample vial is configured for storage of a biological sample in an ultralow temperature environment. In other embodiments, a sample vial is provided comprising a cylindrical body, having a first and second end, the first and second ends having a narrow aperture extending through the cylindrical body, wherein the cylindrical body has a long length relative to a diameter of the narrow aperture and a magnetic component. Further aspects are directed to retrieval of sample vials using the magnetic component, and fabrication of magnetic components for use with various sample vials. A magnetic retrieval rod can be used to couple the magnetic component. | 10-06-2011 |
20110239792 | Headspace Sample Introduction Device - A headspace sample introduction device which collects a sample gas from a sample container and introduces the gas into a predetermined analyzer is provided. The device includes a sample tray | 10-06-2011 |
20110259127 | Sample Collector and Sample Collecting Device for an Analysis Device and Method for the Operation Thereof - A sample collector for an analysis device for analyzing trace elements, including a wiping element on which sample material can be wiped from a surface to be tested and adsorbed thereon by a wiping process, including a support part with a convexly shaped surface to which the wiping element is attached, is provided. A sample collecting device using this sample collector and a method for taking samples are also provided. | 10-27-2011 |
20110290041 | Sampling component, sampling device and ion mobility Spectrometer - The present invention discloses a sampling component comprising a sampling body that can be electrically heated and the outer surface of which has a wiping sampling area; and an insulated handle that is connected with one longitudinal end of the sampling body. The sampling component according to the present invention contacts directly the contacts of an external power supply after being disposed in a analysis chamber, the power supply is turned on to heat the sampling body so as to realize sample pyrolysis, and the power is turned off immediately after the sampling component is taken away. Thus, the power supply of the sampler can work discontinuously so that the power consumption of the system is reduced, meanwhile, the system malfunction caused by a long-term work of the sampling device under a high temperature can be avoided. The present invention further discloses a sampling device having said sampling component and an ion mobility spectrometer having the sampling device. | 12-01-2011 |
20110308333 | SAMPLE CHAMBER ADAPTER, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE CRYOCONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - An adapter device includes a receptacle including at least one receiving element that detachably secures a sample chamber for cryoconservation of a biological sample, and a coupling device that connects the receptacle to a base section which can be secured in a cooling device, wherein the receiving element is 1) immobile in a holding state at a cryoconservation temperature and secures the sample chamber and 2) at least one of deformable and movable in a release state at a temperature above the cryoconservation temperature so that the sample chamber is detachable from the adapter device or can be inserted into the adapter device. | 12-22-2011 |
20120079894 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LASER ASSISTED SAMPLE TRANSFER TO SOLUTION FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are described for laser ablation of an analyte from a specimen and capturing of the analyte in a dispensed solvent to form a testing solution. A solvent dispensing and extraction system can form a liquid microjunction with the specimen. The solvent dispensing and extraction system can include a surface sampling probe. The laser beam can be directed through the surface sampling probe. The surface sampling probe can also serve as an atomic force microscopy probe. The surface sampling probe can form a seal with the specimen. The testing solution including the analyte can then be analyzed using an analytical instrument or undergo further processing. | 04-05-2012 |
20120085181 | TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR THERMAL SOLIDIFICATION OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT BEADS - The present invention relates to a temperature adjustment device ( | 04-12-2012 |
20120180576 | Evacuating a Sample Chamber - In one general aspect, a sample is transferred into a mass spectrometer by capturing a sample on a collector, inserting the collector into a sample chamber coupled to the mass spectrometer and a vacuum pump, evacuating the sample chamber using the vacuum pump to reduce an internal pressure of the sample chamber to a level less than atmospheric pressure, heating the collector to release the sample from the collector, and introducing the sample into the mass spectrometer from the evacuated sample chamber. | 07-19-2012 |
20120240692 | OPTICAL MEASUREMENT INTSTRUMENT - An optical measurement instrument includes: an excitation light source ( | 09-27-2012 |
20120247230 | DETECTION OF CHEMICALS WITH INFRARED LIGHT - The present invention is directed to a method for non-contact or stand off chemical detection by selectively exciting one or more analytes of interest using an IR source tuned to at least one specific absorption band without significantly decomposing the analyte and determining if the analyte is present by comparing emitted photons with an IR detector signal made before and during or shortly after exciting the analyte. Another embodiment provides a method for non-contact or stand off chemical detection by selectively exciting one or more analytes of interest using an IR source tuned to at least one specific absorption band without significantly decomposing the analyte, wherein the analyte is excited sufficiently to generate a vapor plume, and wherein the plume is examined to detect the presence of the analyte. Additionally, the present invention provides for a system for non-contact or stand off chemical detection. | 10-04-2012 |
20120318075 | APPARATUS FOR SECTIONING HISTOLOGICAL SAMPLES HAVING A SPIRAL-SHAPED CAPILLARY TUBE - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 12-20-2012 |
20130036836 | Sampling Device For Substance Detection Instrument - A sampling device for a substance detection instrument includes
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20130074611 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING A REFRIGERANT SAMPLE - A system for preparing a refrigerant sample for analysis including a pressure regulator assembly including a pressure regulator and provisions for heating a refrigerant sample contained within an interior region of the pressure regulator. The pressure regulator defines an inlet through which the refrigerant sample is delivered and an outlet through which the refrigerant sample is expelled. The system also includes a filter assembly having an inlet that is fluidly connected to the outlet of the pressure regulator to receive the vaporized refrigerant sample from the pressure regulator, at least one filter for removing contaminants from the refrigerant sample, and an outlet that is configured to be coupled to a refrigerant analysis system for analyzing a composition of the refrigerant sample. | 03-28-2013 |
20130125673 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING SAMPLES FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS - 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. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125674 | SAMPLE CHAMBER FOR LASER ABLATION ANALYSIS OF FLUID INCLUSIONS AND ANALYZING DEVICE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a sample chamber for laser ablation analysis of fluid inclusions, comprising a sample cell having a sample cell through-hole extending along the vertical direction and a sample channel extending through the sample cell in a direction transverse to the vertical direction and communicating with the sample cell through-hole. A transparent element is arranged on each of the top and bottom sides of the sample cell through-hole, and is fixed to the sample cell through a fixing ring. The sample chamber further comprises a base comprising a viewing hole and a receiving portion for receiving the sample cell, wherein the viewing hole is coaxially aligned with the sample cell through-hole when the sample cell is placed within the receiving portion. According to the sample chamber of the present invention, it is only necessary to change the sample cell during replacement of the sample chamber, which leads to a convenient operation. At the same time, light from the microscope can pass through the viewing hole, so that the effect of observation is improved. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133441 | THERMOPHORETIC SAMPLER - A thermophoretic sampler includes a sample assembly into which a removable sample cartridge can be inserted. The sample cartridge holds a substrate that, upon insertion, is exposed to a sample chamber. Thermophoresis is induced in the sample chamber, causing nanoparticles to be deposited on the substrate. | 05-30-2013 |
20130152706 | TESTER APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING FORMING LIMIT DIAGRAM - A tester apparatus capable of obtaining a forming limit diagram pertaining to a sample having a high degree of precision includes a fixing jig and a mobile jig installed at an upper side of the fixing jig so as to enable a vertical movement. The mobile jig may be configured to fix the sample in cooperation with the fixing jig, and a driving apparatus disposed at a lower side of the fixing jig may be configured to drive the vertical movement of the mobile jig. An interlocking apparatus provided in between the mobile jig and the driving apparatus may be configured to deliver a driving force of the driving apparatus to the mobile jig. | 06-20-2013 |
20130213149 | ISOTHERMAL SUBSEA SAMPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for collecting a selected phase of a representative sample from a multiphase fluid flowing through a flowline, preferably located subsea. The system includes a multiphase sampling apparatus attachable to the flowline for sampling the representative sample; a vehicle sampling apparatus (e.g., ROV) locatable proximate the flowline having a power supply and a fluid sample collector for storing at least one selected phase of the representative sample; an interface for connecting the multiphase sampling apparatus and the vehicle sampling apparatus; and a temperature control arrangement disposed between the multiphase sampling apparatus and the vehicle sampling apparatus configured to minimize the temperature difference between the representative sample and the multiphase fluid flowing through the flowline. | 08-22-2013 |
20130247693 | Method for Sampling Jointed Rock Mass - The present disclosure relates to a method for sampling rock mass, especially jointed rock mass. The present disclosure provides a simple and convenient method for sampling jointed rock mass to prevent the rock sample from being disturbed and damaged during sampling and accordingly resulting in opening of the weak structural planes, to therefore obtain rock specimen correctly reflecting the basic physical and mechanical characteristics of rock mass comprising integral fissure network. The method for sampling jointed rock mass of the present disclosure comprises the following steps: Step a: Siting; Step b: Drilling; Step c: Protecting; and Step d: Sampling. The method is suitable for determining the basic mechanical properties of the rock mass and for assessing the stability of caverns in jointed rock mass. | 09-26-2013 |
20130298701 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LASER ASSISTED SAMPLE TRANSFER TO SOLUTION FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are described for laser ablation of an analyte from a specimen and capturing of the analyte in a dispensed solvent to form a testing solution. A solvent dispensing and extraction system can form a liquid microjunction with the specimen. The solvent dispensing and extraction system can include a surface sampling probe. The laser beam can be directed through the surface sampling probe. The surface sampling probe can also serve as an atomic force microscopy probe. The surface sampling probe can form a seal with the specimen. The testing solution including the analyte can then be analyzed using an analytical instrument or undergo further processing. | 11-14-2013 |
20130340538 | PLANAR COIL, HEATING DEVICE AND METHOD OF HEATING - The invention provides a planar coil ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140041462 | SENSOR SYSTEM WITH AN EXCHANGEABLE CARTRIDGE AND A READER - The invention relates to a sensor system ( | 02-13-2014 |
20140083211 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE MEASUREMENT OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Disclosed is an integrated measurement apparatus that may perform measurement of various material characteristics (e.g., thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, magnetic inductivity, etc.) and defects of a composite material in a non-destructive manner. The apparatus may include: a jig chamber having a door; a first jig device for measuring electrical characteristics, a second jig device for measuring magnetic characteristics, and a third jig device for measuring magnetic characteristics, the three jig devices interchangeably mounted in the jig chamber so that either the first, second, or third jig device may be used to measure a composite material sample. | 03-27-2014 |
20140083212 | VENTILATION ASSISTED PASSIVE CELL FREEZING DEVICE - A system and method for concurrently and uniformly removing thermal energy from clustered specimen samples. | 03-27-2014 |
20140144254 | Natural Gas Liquid Pressure Regulating Vaporizer Sampling System - System and method for natural gas liquid sample pressure regulating vaporizer system including a vented cabinet having a gas sample input, a pressure regulator, a single path vaporizer, a liquid block, a heated regulator and a gas sample outlet, and a communications assembly including a temperature controller, a communication outlet, and a power input electrically connected via appropriate secure feedthroughs to the cabinet. | 05-29-2014 |
20140182397 | TEST APPARATUS WITH DRY ENVIRONMENT - A test apparatus includes a test site, a buffer carrying device, a transport carrying device, a handling mechanism and a dry air flow guide mechanism. The test site performs a test procedure on the objects. The buffer carrying device is disposed close to a side of the test site, holds the objects and performs a temperature conditioning process. The transport carrying device is disposed close to another side of the test site, moves back and forth along a transporting direction, transports the objects into and out of the test site, and heats up the objects. The handling mechanism carries the objects among the buffer carrying device, the test site and the transport carrying device. The dry air flow guide mechanism guides a dry air to surround the test site, the buffer carrying device, the transport carrying device and the handling mechanism and generates a dry environment to prevent dew condensation. | 07-03-2014 |
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20140230577 | REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND/OR CONTROLLING PROPERTIES OF A COMPOSITION TRANSITIONING FROM LIQUID STATE TO SOLID STATE - A method of monitoring a composition in transition from liquid to solid state includes the steps of providing an apparatus having a temperature pyrometer, a drying element, a laser displacement sensor, and an electronic balance; providing a composition in a liquid state; converting the composition to a solid state; and measuring the a process condition during said step of converting. The apparatus can include a drying element, a temperature pyrometer, a laser displacement sensor, a platform for holding a composition, an electronic balance, and a spectral birefringence measurement system. | 08-21-2014 |
20140318276 | SAMPLER AND SAMPLING METHOD - A sampler has a sample chamber for a sample forming from a molten material, at least one lower cooling body, at least one upper cooling body, at least one inner cooling body, and at least one filling part. The sample chamber is surrounded jointly at least by the lower cooling body and the inner cooling body, such that at least the sample chamber can be cooled by at least the lower and inner cooling bodies. The filling part merges into the sample chamber by a filling opening. Between a region of the outer surface of the inner cooling body and a region of the outer surface of the upper cooling body opposite the outer surface of the inner cooling body, the sampler has at least one gap for conducting at least one gas. The volume of the respective cooling bodies is larger than the volume of the gap. | 10-30-2014 |
20140360286 | Apparatus and Method for Producing Specimens for Electron Microscopy - The invention provides methods and devices for preparing frozen vitrified samples for transmission electron microscopy. By reducing the volume of sample from microliter scale to picoliter scale, the requirement for blotting of excess fluid is minimized or eliminated. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360287 | INDEPENDANT HEATING OF SAMPLES IN A SAMPLE HOLDER - There is described a method for heating a sample material in a sample holder, the method comprising receiving the sample holder in a heating chamber of a heating system, the sample holder having at least one sample recipient with the sample material therein; dynamically forming an individual mini microwave cavity around the sample recipient; and applying microwaves generated by at least one microwave generator directly to the sample. | 12-11-2014 |
20140373643 | INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED HEATING AND/OR CHILLING BATH - A heating and/or chilling bath with an internally illuminated specimen container receptacle for enhanced specimen examination or monitoring. Internal illumination provided either directly from light sources or redirected via light propagations rods. The enhanced illumination may include ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, and/or other electromagnetic ranges useful for illuminating specimens observation with the naked eye, microscopy, CCD, and/or other device assisted observation methods. | 12-25-2014 |
20150040689 | PARTICLE CAPTURE DEVICE - In example embodiments, particle collection efficiency in aerosol analyzers and other particle measuring instruments is improved by a particle capture device that employs multiple collisions to decrease momentum of particles until the particles are collected (e.g., vaporized or come to rest). The particle collection device includes an aperture through which a focused particle beam enters. A collection enclosure is coupled to the aperture and has one or more internal surfaces against which particles of the focused beam collide. One or more features are employed in the collection enclosure to promote particles to collide multiple times within the enclosure, and thereby be vaporized or come to rest, rather than escape through the aperture. | 02-12-2015 |
20150143928 | SAMPLE ENCAPSULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sample encapsulation system includes a base, a chamber having an inlet and a chamber housing in which the chamber is housed. The chamber is fixedly mounted at least in part within the housing and the housing is movably mounted to the base. The system includes a cap, a first ram operably mounted to the cap for engaging the chamber inlet and a second ram positioned in the chamber opposite the inlet. The second ram is movable toward and away from the first ram. The chamber and housing are movable toward the cap for engaging the first ram with the chamber inlet during an encapsulation cycle and away from the cap, disengaging the first ram from the chamber inlet following an encapsulation cycle. The system includes heating and cooling assemblies and a temperature sensor located remotely from the chamber interior to automatically isolate cooling water to the system. | 05-28-2015 |
20150143929 | THERMOPHORETIC SAMPLER - A thermophoretic sampler includes a sample assembly into which a removable sample cartridge can be inserted. The sample cartridge holds a substrate that, upon insertion, is exposed to a sample chamber. Thermophoresis is induced in the sample chamber, causing nanoparticles to be deposited on the substrate. | 05-28-2015 |
20150346069 | SAMPLE COOLING DEVICE, AND AUTOSAMPLER PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - There are provided a sample cooling device capable of preventing air containing moisture from flowing into an accommodating chamber from outside the accommodating chamber, and of desirably dehumidifying air inside the accommodating chamber, and an autosampler provided with the same. Air is sent into an accommodating chamber | 12-03-2015 |
20150355061 | SAMPLE COOLING DEVICE, AUTOSAMPLER PROVIDED WITH THE SAME, AND SAMPLE COOLING METHOD - There are provided a sample cooling device capable of effectively removing moisture in the air inside an accommodating chamber where a sample container is accommodated, and of preventing a problem caused by occurrence of frost, an autosampler provided with the same, and a sample cooling method. A first driving process of setting a set temperature of a dehumidifier section to at or below the freezing point, and a second driving process of stopping driving of the dehumidifier section or of raising the set temperature of the dehumidifier section to above the freezing point after the first driving process is performed over a predetermined period of time are performed. Thus, the set temperature of the dehumidifier section may be made to at or below the freezing point by the first driving process, and moisture in the air inside the accommodating chamber may be made to temporarily attach to the dehumidifier section as frost and then be melted by the second driving process and be collected as water. | 12-10-2015 |
20150375932 | Temperature Controlled Container For Storing And Transporting Core Samples - A method of storing and/or transporting core samples in a temperature controlled container includes inserting a core sample into the container and inputting a temperature value into a control panel of the container. The container includes one or more reinforcement members and one or more strap guides coupled an exterior of the container. A temperature of a space within the container where the core samples are located is measured and compared to the temperature value. The space within the container where the core samples are located is heated or cooled until the temperature of the space is substantially equal to the temperature value. The container and the core samples located within the container can be transported from a drilling site to a testing facility. | 12-31-2015 |
20160018366 | THERMALLY MODULATED VARIABLE RESTRICTOR - Thermally modulated variable restrictors used in chromatography systems enable independent control of system pressure and linear velocity of a compressible mobile phase passing through a chromatographic column. The restrictors include a restrictor body having a fluidic channel with an inlet that receives the mobile phase from the column and an outlet through which the mobile phase leaves the fluidic channel. A restrictor tip, disposed adjacent the outlet of the fluidic channel, has an egress opening that is smaller than an internal diameter of the fluidic channel. A heating element, thermally coupled to a subsection of the fluidic channel between its inlet and outlet, heats the mobile phase passing through that subsection of the fluidic channel. The restriction produced by the restrictor tip in response to the heating of the mobile phase enables independent control of system pressure and linear velocity of the mobile phase within the column. | 01-21-2016 |
20160123849 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE PREPARATION OF KNOWN QUANTITIES OF GASES AND VAPORS - The invention provides an apparatus, system and method for providing precise concentrations of vapor for sensor calibration. The apparatus, and associated method, comprises (a) a constant volume reservoir containing a vapor source comprising a liquid containing the vapor to be generated, such that said liquid in the reservoir is in equilibrium with a headspace volume in the reservoir at a given reservoir temperature; (b) a temperature controller for precisely controlling the temperature of the constant volume reservoir; (c) a source of positive pressure for imparting a precisely controlled pressure to the interior of the constant volume reservoir; and (d) a seal through which or in which at least one tube is insertable into or sealingly retained in the constant volume reservoir, while maintaining a seal to ambient air surrounding the reservoir, such that precisely metered quantities of vapor are dispensed from the reservoir via the tube to a chemical sensor requiring calibration, upon pressurization of the constant volume reservoir to a pressure above atmospheric pressure, by the source of positive pressure. | 05-05-2016 |
20160123942 | GAS CURTAIN AT INLET FOR TRACE DETECTORS - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for creating a gas curtain inlet for a detector of a substance of interest. The methods and systems include introducing a carrier gas into an inlet to block out atmospheric air without having to make the inlet a sealed system. | 05-05-2016 |
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20160187244 | Thermal fatigue tester - Provided herein is a thermal fatigue tester capable of evaluating thermal fatigue characteristics of a test piece, the tester including a high temperature unit configured to create a temperature atmosphere for a high temperature thermal fatigue test of the test piece accommodated in an inner space; a low temperature unit arranged adjacent to one side of the high temperature unit and configured to create a temperature atmosphere for a low temperature thermal fatigue test of the test piece accommodated in an inner space; a convey unit configured to convey the test piece back and forth between the inner space of the high temperature unit and the inner space of the low temperature unit; and a shielding unit configured to seal at least the inner space where the test piece is accommodated of among the inner space of the high temperature unit and the inner space of the low temperature unit. | 06-30-2016 |
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