Automatic evaporative sample preparation
US11441978B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00346
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for automatic preparation of samples through evaporative sampling for subsequent analysis are described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample source configured to supply a sample; an evaporation container fluidically coupled with the sample source to receive the sample; a temperature control element operably coupled with the evaporation container to vaporize a liquid portion of the sample within the evaporation container, the evaporation container fluidically coupled with a gas input to receive a gas to transport vapor from the evaporation container; and a cooling system configured to receive the vapor from the evaporation container and to condense the vapor for collection.
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