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Transfer vessel apparatus and method of storing samples

US5088290A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 1990
Grant dateFeb 18, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L1/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A transfer vessel apparatus has a device for introducing gas from a liquid nitrogen trap into a vessel body to form and maintain an inert atmosphere in the vessel body. The inert atmosphere maintained in the vessel body enables a sample to be stored for long periods and enables transfer of the sample between different vacuum systems.

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