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Sample handling system

US4888998A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateMay 17, 1989
Grant dateDec 26, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N35/1004
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sample handling system including a sample injection cell having an open chamber in turn comprising an upper portion for washing a sample handling probe and a lower portion adapted to reeive the probe for injection of a sample and fluid mixture into a flow analysis device. The cell enables the probe to be withdrawn from the cell and moved to other analysis modules for injection of sample therein. The cell includes a seal between the upper portion and lower portion of the chamber and the probe includes a mating seal near the tip of the probe. A plurality of conduits are formed into the cell for flowing sample and a fluid such as diluent through the cell to a flow analysis device and for filling the cell for washing the probe tip.

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