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Apparatus and method for sampling gas in product packages

US5822951A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1997
Grant dateOct 20, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B31/028
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automated gas sampling system for connection into an industrial packaging line, wherein packaged products are sealed in a product chamber. Apparatus as provided for obtaining a gas sample from inside the product package and for transferring the sample to a gas analyzer to record gas content during the operation of the product packaging line.

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