Sampling bag and funnel for collection of soils, muds, or other solids or liquids for subsequent analysis of headspace gases and other content
US10077139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2205/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collapsible bag or pouch for collecting samples of soil, mud, liquid and gases, having an internal mechanical seal and a heat sealable area near the opening that is protected during sample loading, preferably by a funnel detachable from the pouch. After loading and prior to heat sealing the pouch is secured from the outside by mechanical interlocking seal. The bag also has an air-tight port for sampling the gaseous headspace after the bag is sealed.
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