Gas analysis system for engaging a sealed container
US12181383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/248
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gas analysis system for engaging a sealed container to withdraw and analyze gas from the sealed container, the system comprising: a penetration implement configured to create an opening to permit withdrawal of gas from the container; a chamber operatively coupled to the penetration implement for receiving gas from the container; a gas analyzer; a seal configured to engage the container to enable the system to maintain an enclosed volume comprising the chamber and an interior of the container after the penetration implement has created an opening in the container; and a mechanism to effect flow of gas from the container to the chamber, and thereafter from the chamber to the gas analyzer, the mechanism comprising a first valve operatively coupled to the penetration implement, and a connection pipe configured to connect with the gas analyzer; wherein the first valve is movable between a first position in which it permits flow of gas from the container to the chamber, and prevents gas from escaping from the enclosed volume or being contaminated, and a second position in which it permits flow of gas from the chamber to the connection pipe and the gas analyzer.
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