Vacuum systems for epoxy mounting of material samples
US11714032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/364
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Vacuum systems for epoxy mounting of material samples are disclosed. In some examples, a vacuum system may be a castable and/or cold mounting vacuum system that facilitates mounting and/or encapsulation of material samples in epoxy resin under low, vacuum, and/or near vacuum pressure. In some examples, the vacuum system may comprise a flow control device configured to control epoxy flow through a dispensing tube that connects to a hollow vacuum chamber. In some examples, the vacuum chamber may have an opening encircled by a rim sandwiched between upper and lower portions of a sealing ring. A movable lid may be configured to press down on the upper portion of the sealing ring when in a closed position, so as to seal the opening.
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