Level vial assembly with encapsulated vial
US5588217A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C9/34
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A liquid vial assembly comprises a liquid-containing vial having a seamless cylindrical wall and a transparent outer sleeve extending along the wall. The resistance of the vial to breakage is dramatically improved. The sleeve may be made of a resilient material capable of being slightly stretched (PVC tubing, for example) or of a hard material such as polycarbonate or tempered glass. Either material is preferably non-shatterable. A new method for making a liquid vial assembly is also disclosed.
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