Automated sampling device
US7690275B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0493
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An enclosure for an automated sampling and/or dispensing device for minimizing contamination to samples enclosed therein. Further, the enclosure may minimize user exposure to the enclosed samples allowing for the containment of potentially hazardous chemicals. In an embodiment, the enclosure includes at least one flexible panel which allows a user to efficiently access the device by retracting the at least one flexible panel. In addition, the at least one flexible panel allows the enclosure to be shipped efficiently for the enclosure may be disassembled into smaller pieces and thus, be shipped in a smaller box when compared to enclosures with non-flexible panels/doors. Moreover, the use of the at least one flexible panel allows the enclosure to be shaped to accommodate varying shaped automated sampling and or dispensing devices and assemblies.
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