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Systems and methods of a sample bottle assembly

US9068405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2010
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/2071
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sample bottle assembly. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are apparatuses including a first drill collar that includes: a first outer surface; a pocket accessible through an aperture in the first outer surface; a bottle assembly disposed within the pocket; a first end-clamp coupled within a first recess disposed at an upper end of the pocket to at least partially retain the bottle assembly in the pocket; and a second end-clamp coupled within a second recess disposed at the lower end of the pocket to at least partially retain the bottle assembly in the pocket. The bottle assembly further includes: a sample bottle having an axial length; and a sleeve comprising a bore, the sample bottle received within the bore, and the sleeve has an axial length substantially the same as the sample bottle.

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