Patent · US Expired

Underwater sampler

US4019380A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 1976
Grant dateApr 26, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 8, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B49/025
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A free-fall underwater sampler comprises a pair of jaw members and ballast supporting containers in which the jaw members and containers are operated simultaneously and independently of one another. A safety mechanism is also provided for preventing premature closing of the jaw members and release of the ballast. Other features and advantages are disclosed.

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