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Fluid sampling apparatus

US4585060A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1984
Grant dateApr 29, 1986
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N1/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fluid sampling apparatus is disclosed for withdrawing samples of groundwater or other fluids from a well or other monitoring site. The apparatus preferably includes pump means, conduit means and a wellhead assembly that are substantially permanently installed at such well or monitoring site and are thereby dedicated thereto in order to avoid or minimize cross-contamination of samples from site to site. The apparatus preferably also includes a removable and portable controller means adapted for easy and convenient transportation and connection to such dedicated fluid sampling components at various wells or monitoring sites.

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