Sampling system
US8957778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00801
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention uses a wireless memory/communication device at least on the one or more sample storage devices, preferably on both the one or more sample storage devices and the sampling holder, optionally the port on the equipment as well. Data such as that relating to the vessel, the location of the port on the vessel, the device, its manufacture date or lot number, the date of the installation, sterilization and/or taking of a sample along with the person who installed the device and/or took the sample can be read and preferably added to the wireless device when a read/write type of device as these events occur through a scanner/reader/writer device (fixed or hand held). The sample storage device in the laboratory can also then be read and recorded to track the sample storage device's life.
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