Patent · US Expired

Sampler apparatus

US4403518A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 1981
Grant dateSep 13, 1983
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N1/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved sampler is enclosed. In the preferred and illustrated embodiment, the sampler comprises a compressable sample collection head formed of a resilient material having a dished area therein which head is pushed by a push rod against a mating or facing surface of harder material. The collection head is encased in a shield. The improved apparatus includes a projecting mounting post extending into the collection head and which is bonded thereto, further including an undercut portion having an enlarged overhanging shoulder to secure the collection head. This prevents separation of the collection head from the push rod.

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