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Tool for extraction of water samples

US6997069B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 14, 2004
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 14, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D3/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable reel device for extraction of water samples from feed water storage tanks and the like. The reel incorporates a receptacle known in the art as a thiever. A chain has one end attached to the thiever. The other end of the chain is attached to a spindle. A handle is mounted to one end of the reel for rotating the spindle. A holder is mounted to the other end of the reel, which holder is sized to receive and support the thiever therein. The reel has a base portion for enhancing stability when the reel is disposed on a planar surface.

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