Methods and systems for sensing headspace vial presence
US12372505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0441
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for sensing headspace vial presence are described herein. In one embodiment, a system can include a sample probe, a fluid source in fluid communication with the sample probe, one or more of a pressure sensor and a flow sensor in fluid communication with the sample probe, and a processor configured to: (a) receive a first set of signals from the one or more of the pressure and flow sensors, execute an ejection procedure to remove a sample vial from the sample probe, receive a second set of signals from the one or more of the pressure sensor and the flow sensor during step (b), (d) detect whether the ejection procedure is successful from the first set of signals and the second set of signals, and (e) in response to the detecting, initiate one or more actions selected from the group consisting of: a remediation and an alert.
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