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Sample rotator with fixed sampling point

US7070319B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 4, 2003
Grant dateJul 4, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 22, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01F2101/23
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device for holding and rotating cylindrical sample containers for use in analytical instrumentation. The device maintains the surface of material in the container at a constant location during rotation by using a series of fixed contact points. The drive wheel is tension to secure the sample container to the fixed supports and to automatically accommodate different size containers without adjustment.

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