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Method and apparatus for fluid and soil sampling

US5421419A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 1993
Grant dateJun 6, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B49/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sampling device includes a barrel having a downhole end, an exterior surface, an interior surface defining a hollow interior, and an open end at the downhole end of the hollow interior. A fluid entrance penetrates the exterior surface. A fluid path having an outlet port is fluidly coupled to the fluid entrance. The device is driven into a subsurface so that a soil sample is forced into the hollow interior. While the device is still in the subsurface a fluid sample is collected through the least one fluid entrance and fluid path.

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