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Automated sampling device

US7637175B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2006
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/0491
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dampening device for an automated sampling/dispensing device. In an exemplary embodiment, the dampening device includes a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body includes a first end and a second end, a first opening being defined within the first end and a second opening being defined within the second end. Further, the cylindrical body may include an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of an automated sampling/dispensing device sample probe. During operation, the dampening device moves out of phase with the automated sampling/dispensing device sample probe allowing sample probe vibrations to be dampened during operation.

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